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Story Archives of 'US Supreme Court'Concord Lawyer Wins High Court Ruling on GuantanamoBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, June 12, 2008.The US Supreme Court’s ruling that Guantanamo detainees have the right to a hearing in a US courtroom has particular significance for a New Hampshire lawyer. Robert Kirsch from Concord has been one of several lawyers representing six Bosnians who were sent to Guantanamo in 2002. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg spoke with Kirsch about what the court’s ruling means for his clients. listen:
  The Second Amendment on TrialBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.For the first time in decades the US Supreme Court has the chance to define once and for all “the right to bear arms”. The case stems from a controversial ban on guns in D.C., which has made its way through court after court. And now, groups on both sides of the gun issue eagerly await the Justices’ ruling expected in June. Guests
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US Supreme Court Decisions Hailed in New HampshireBy Mark Bevis on Monday, April 2, 2007.The US Supreme Court has handed down two decisions that could ultimately help clear the air in New England. One would force mid-west utilities to clean up emissions from old power plants. The second tells the Environmental Protection Agency it does have the power to require cleaner cars. NHPR's Mark Bevis has more. listen:
Military Recruiting on Campus / New Hampshire's Nurse ShortageBy Shay Zeller on Tuesday, March 7, 2006.Yesterday, The U-S Supreme Court ruled against colleges that want to deny military recruiters access to their campuses. The issue was prompted by Vermont Law School and 2 other colleges that say the military's "don’t' ask don't tell" policy on gays is discriminatory. We'll talk about the court's decision with John Hutson, dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center. A shortage of nurses has prevailed at medical centers around the country for years. In New Hampshire, the effects of that shortage is taking its toll, and now, colleges and universities that train nurses are lacking adequate faculty staffing needed to train the next generation of nurses. We get details from RN Sue Fetzer, Board President of New Hampshire Nurses' Association. TONIGHT'S SONG: "Life is Like a Big Revolving Door" by the Dover band The Texas Governor. It's off the 2004 album, "Experimental". listen:
A Legal History of Roe v. WadeBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, March 1, 2006.The 1973 Supreme Court ruling made abortion legal in the U.S. but the decision was criticized from the get-go as being on shaky constitutional grounds. Since then abortion opponents have tried vigorously to chip away at it and today those efforts are stronger than ever. We’ll look at how Roe v. Wade came to be, how it’s held up, and how it might fare in the face of future challenges. Laura's guests are Neil Siegel, Assistant Professor of Law and Political Science at Duke Law School and Mathew Staver, President of the Liberty Counsel. listen:
US Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on WetlandsBy Great Lakes Rad... on Friday, February 17, 2006.On Tuesday, the U-S Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a case that could decide which wetlands the federal government can regulate. The case before the court involves a couple of construction projects in the state of Michigan, but it's being followed closely throughout the country. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Michael Leland has more. listen:
The High Court Speak on New Hampshire'ss Parental Notification Law/State of the State AddressBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 19, 2006.The High Court speak on NH’s Parental Notification Law State of the State Address listen:
US Supreme Court Rules Lower Court to Decide NotificationBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, January 18, 2006.The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on New Hampshire's parental notification case. The nine justices unanimously decided lower federal courts went too far in saying the state's law is unconstitutional. As New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports both supporters and opponents of the law in the state are claiming victory. This story was awarded an honorable mention in the 2006 Breaking News category by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association. listen:
New Hampshire and the U.S. Supreme CourtBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 17, 2006.When the U.S. Supreme Court heard New Hampshire’s abortion case last year, it was just the latest in a long history of cases of national importance…which featured a diverse cast of characters, including everyone from carpetbaggers to communists to Jehovah’s witnesses. We’ll look at the role New Hampshire has played in our country’s legal history. Laura's guests are Richard McNamara, President-Elect of the New Hampshire Bar Association and Howard Zibel, General Counsel for the New Hampshire Supreme Court and Judicial Branch. *If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the book put out by the NH Bar Association with more information on these court cases, you can contact them directly at 224-6942.* listen:
Alito Confirmation Hearings Wrap UpBy Laura Knoy on Friday, January 13, 2006.Samuel Alito faced tough questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. As Senate confirmation hearings end for Samuel Alito, President Bush's choice to fill the pivotal vacancy left by retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, we look at Samuel Alito and his potential confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. Laura's guests are Buzz Scherr, Professor of Law at Franklin Pierce Law Center and Bryan Gould, attorney at Brown, Olson and Wilson, P.C. listen:
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