Broad species protections upheld

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The Supreme Court ruled on Jun 29, 1995, by a vote of 6-3 that the government did have a right to prohibit logging in the Pacific Northwest to preserve the habitat of the northern spotted owl. The ruling upheld the 1973 Endangered Species Act. Some Republicans are seeking to modify that law.

Habitat (Ecology), Habitats, Lumber industry, Spotted owl, Spotted owls

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Excerpts from the Supreme Court's decision to void Colorado law barring gay-rights protections

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Excerpts from the rulings made by Justices Kennedy and Scalia in the May 20, 1996, court case of Romer v. Evans are presented. Kennedy ruled with the majority in overturning the Colorado amendment that barred the protection of gary rights. Scalia was one of three justices who dissented.

Gays, Laws, regulations and rules, Colorado, Scalia, Antonin, Kennedy, Anthony M.

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Stiffer sentences for hate-crimes upheld

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The Supreme Court, in Wisconsin versus Mitchell, ruled that states could impose tougher sentences for those convicted of hate crimes because hate crimes are more damaging to victims and society. The ruling was unanimous.

Sentences (Criminal procedure), Speeches, lectures and essays, Hate crimes, Rehnquist, William H.

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