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Supreme Court issues flurry of last-minute election orders

Supreme Court issues flurry of last-minute election orders

At first blush, the different outcomes at the Supreme Court seems odd because the high court typically takes up issues to harmonize the rules across the country. But elections are largely governed by states, and the rules differ from one state to the next.
by The Associated Press

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Court: Late Minnesota absentee ballots must be separated

Court: Late Minnesota absentee ballots must be separated

A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Thursday that Minnesota's absentee ballots that come in after Election Day should be separated from the rest of the ballots, in case a future order makes those votes invalid.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Justices deny fast, new look at Pennsylvania ballot deadline

Justices deny fast, new look at Pennsylvania ballot deadline

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would not grant a quick, pre-election review to a new Republican appeal to exclude Pennsylvania absentee ballots received after Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court rejects delay of 2nd District vote

Supreme Court rejects delay of 2nd District vote

A Minnesota Republican candidate's bid to delay voting in his congressional race to February due to the death of a third-party candidate was rejected Tuesday at the Supreme Court.
by The Associated Press

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ACLU: Minnesota failing to protect inmates from COVID-19

ACLU: Minnesota failing to protect inmates from COVID-19

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing the state, alleging prison officials have not taken adequate precautions to protect inmates from COVID-19.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats plan to boycott Senate Committee vote on Barrett nomination

Democrats plan to boycott Senate Committee vote on Barrett nomination

Democrats see Mitch McConnell's rush to confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett as unprecedented and "outrageous," but they have little power to stop it in a GOP-controlled Senate.
by Nina Totenberg

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Defense attorney argues anew to move trial of ex-officers in George Floyd's killing

Defense attorney argues anew to move trial of ex-officers in George Floyd's killing

Attorney Thomas Plunkett filed a memo in the case Tuesday arguing that a confrontation following last week’s hearing in the case was evidence that the trial should be held elsewhere for safety reasons. 
by Jon Collins

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Court hears arguments in suit over Minneapolis police staffing

Court hears arguments in suit over Minneapolis police staffing

Residents who brought the lawsuit say the City Council's push to dismantle the Police Department has led to a wave of officers to seek retirement and medical leaves. And they say the lack of officers has made their neighborhoods dangerous. 
by Brandt Williams

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What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

A more conservative Supreme Court may reconsider Roe v. Wade, giving state legislatures the power to regulate abortion. In many ways, they already are.
by Kerri Miller

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