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elleng

(131,056 posts) Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:07 PM Mar 2014

*Birth control case will be discussed on PBS News Hour.

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EDIT: Argument focused on Religious Freedom Restoration Act, are corps persons, was govt requirement of coverage a substantial burden, does govt have compelling interest, and has govt chosen least restrictive means.

Kennedy's position unclear, made points/questions for each side.

Roberts suggested 'compromise.'

Listen to audio Friday, read transcript now. Might be on C-SPAN radio this weekend, and/or on TV and on line.

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*Birth control case will be discussed on PBS News Hour. (Original Post) elleng Mar 2014 OP

Thanks for the heads-up, my dear elleng! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2014 #1

I heard that we won't even find out for 3 to 4 months yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #2

Because... Tx4obama Mar 2014 #3

and oral argument is the least important aspect of decision-making. elleng Mar 2014 #5

Thank you! yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #7

Oh wow yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #6

LOTS! elleng Mar 2014 #9

It takes months for the Court to decide. elleng Mar 2014 #4

That is interesting yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #8

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,678 posts)

1. Thanks for the heads-up, my dear elleng!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:08 PM

Mar 2014

I'll make sure to have a look.

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

2. I heard that we won't even find out for 3 to 4 months

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:10 PM

Mar 2014

I wonder why it takes them so long to release the decision.

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)

3. Because...

Reply to yeoman6987 (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:26 PM

Mar 2014

There is more to do other than hear the attorney's oral arguments.

The Justices and their law clerks will do research - the Justices will debate the case amongst themselves - both sides will write up an opinion - the Justices will take time to ponder the facts, law, and comments of the other Justices - then the Justices will vote.

Lots to do before the final decision is announced to the public.

elleng

(131,056 posts)

5. and oral argument is the least important aspect of decision-making.

Reply to Tx4obama (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:27 PM

Mar 2014

Briefs and research more important.

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

7. Thank you!

Reply to elleng (Reply #5)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:34 PM

Mar 2014

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

6. Oh wow

Reply to Tx4obama (Reply #3)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:33 PM

Mar 2014

I had no idea what was involved.

elleng

(131,056 posts)

9. LOTS!

Reply to yeoman6987 (Reply #6)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:40 PM

Mar 2014

Its a great job, for those of us interested in such things!

elleng

(131,056 posts)

4. It takes months for the Court to decide.

Reply to yeoman6987 (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:26 PM

Mar 2014

Actual decision has to be made after Conference, 'writer' selected, writer has to draft proposed decision, share with other Justices, separate opinions and dissents have to be drafted, and this is the case with all the cases the Court is considering. Most decisions are issued May/June, before Court's 'summer' recess.

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

8. That is interesting

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 07:35 PM

Mar 2014

At least we will know before they recess which is good news. It sure sounds like they have a lot to do.

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