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Citizens United v. FEC
The Court rules corporations can contribute to PACs under first Amendment's rights to free speech
5-4 Decision
Argued March 24,2009
Reargued September 9,2009
Decided by: Roberts Courts
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Recent Rulings
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Shelby County v. Holder
States and localities do not need federal approval to change voting laws
5-4 Decision
Constitutional issue: Voting Rights
Section 4B of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is unconstitutional
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National Fedration of Independent Buisness v. Seblius
5-4 Decision
Upheld the mandate that most American's have health insurance
Affirmed in part and reversed in part
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United States v. Windsor
5-4 Decision
Federal Government must provide benefits to legally married same- sex couples
Constitutional issue: LGBT Rights
The court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional
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Obergefell v. Hodges
5-4 Decision
Same sex marriage is legal in all 50 states
Section 1 of the Fourteeth Amendment of the Constitution was violated
Case Lasted 10 days
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