Anthony Kennedy

The voice of opposition past, Justice Kennedy may save Obamacare now

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Justice Anthony Kennedy was furious when a majority on the U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama’s healthcare law. As he read the dissenting opinion from the bench three years ago, his anger was palpable. The majority regards its opinion “as judicial modesty," he declared. "It is not. It amounts instead to a vast judicial over-reaching.”

New poll shows turn-around on Obamacare popularity

For the first time, the Kaiser Family Foundation monthly tracking poll shows that more people are in favor of Obamacare than opposed. Barely, and within the margin of error, but a turn-around.

Supreme Court to Revisit 'Legislative Prayer' This Week

When does the Constitution not allow religious speech or displays in the public square or at public events? This week, the Supreme Court will hear a case on prayer at legislative events, but the actual arguments presented to the justices could apply to every aspect of American life where religious faith intersects public places and events. This Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Town of Greece v. Galloway.