December 21, 2024
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U.S. Supreme Court end-of-term rulings

On Monday, the Supreme Court met for the final time this term and:

. Issued two 5-4 rulings that upheld the constitutionality of displaying the Ten Commandments on government land, but only in some circumstances.

. Ruled unanimously that Internet file-sharing services will be held responsible if they intend for their customers to use software primarily to swap songs and movies illegally.

. Decided 6-3 that cable companies may keep rival Internet providers from using their lines.

. Rejected appeals from two journalists who have refused to testify before a grand jury about the leak of an undercover CIA officer’s identity.

. Ruled 7-2 that police cannot be sued for how they enforce restraining orders.

. Ruled 5-4 that an appeals court improperly gave a Tennessee death row inmate a second chance.

. Agreed to clarify when evidence collected during improper police searches can be used against a criminal suspect.

. Said it would consider whether federal employees can sue in federal court for alleged constitutional violations.


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