Tag : Supreme Court Justice
Merrick Garland title : Merrick Garland: Would His Jewish Faith, Religious Freedom Record Affect Supreme Court?
summary : Because religious-associated decisions rank highly in the most debated issues among U.S. Supreme Court justices, some Americans wonder how the Jewish faith of newly nominated Merrick Garland, as well as his record on religious freedom cases, would affect the outcomes of the highest court of the nation. Garland would be the current court's fourth Jewish justice if confirmed.
date : Mar 18, 2016 11:25 AM EDT
Antonin Scalia Mass title : Justice Antonin Scalia Bid Farewell at Mass In Washington, D.C., Sons Delivers Homily
summary : A funeral Mass for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was held Saturday morning (Feb. 20) as people in the nation's capital mourned the passing of a jurist who left indelible effects regarding U.S. laws. Justices, judges, congressional leaders, cabinet secretaries, the vice president and a presidential candidate gathered at the nation's largest Roman Catholic church to pay tribute to Justice Scalia.
date : Feb 20, 2016 12:54 PM EST
Presidential Primaries title : Faith Facts to Shape Upcoming South Carolina, Nevada 2016 Presidential Primaries
summary : Predictions are that religious beliefs, or lack of them, once again will influence the U.S. 2016 presidential nomination contests about to happen in South Carolina and Nevada over the next week for both major political parties.
date : Feb 19, 2016 01:13 PM EST
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia title : Antonin Scalia: Supreme Court Justice Found Dead, Called 'Man Of God, Patriot'
summary : U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died Feb. 13 on a ranch near Marfa, Texas. He was 79 years old. The cause of death was not immediately known. As the first Italian American on the court, he served 29 years, after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. He was a devout Roman Catholic, and his son, Paul, is a Catholic priest.
date : Feb 13, 2016 07:39 PM EST
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia title : Supreme Court Scalia: 'Don't Cram' Government Religious Neutrality 'Down Throats of Americans'
summary : U.S. government having to be neutral about religion is not supported by the Constitution and is not rooted in American history, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said Saturday at a speech at a Catholic high school in Louisiana.
date : Jan 04, 2016 12:57 PM EST