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Supreme Court rules on landmark cases

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The Supreme Court ruled on two cases that could have far reaching effects on the lesbian, gay and civil rights of many Americans. In one of the cases the court struck down the sodomy law and in the other issued a ruling on the action policies challenging admissions at the University of Michigan law school.

Author: Keller, Michelle
Publisher: National Organization for Women
Publication Name: National N O W Times
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-4740
Year: 2003
Legal issues & crime, Legal/Government Regulation, Analysis, Company legal issue, Powers and duties, Sodomy, Actions and defenses, Litigation, Lawsuit/litigation, License lawsuit, Actions and defences, Gay and lesbian rights

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NOW keeps a close watch on Bush court appointments

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The appointments of some of the conservative judges to the Federal Courts are highlighted. President Bush and Republicans confirmed 200 lifetime appointments of conservative judges to lower courts, which hear around 28,000 last resort cases during the year.

Author: Appel, Julia
Publisher: National Organization for Women
Publication Name: National N O W Times
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-4740
Year: 2004
Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Federal court judges

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Supreme Court unpredictable on harassment and sex

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This article discusses the Supreme Court's inconsistent rulings on sexual harassment. Topics include school liability, employer liability, hostile work environment, and sex role stereotype.

Author: Casey, Tara, Desai, Shefali, Ulrich, Jen
Publisher: National Organization for Women
Publication Name: National N O W Times
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-4740
Year: 1998
Social aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Employer liability, Social policy, Sexual harassment, Sex role, Sex roles, School districts, School management and organization, School administration, Hostile work environment

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