Supreme Court
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Senate votes to end debate, move forward Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court justice nomination
Oct 6, 2018WASHINGTON DC — The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted to move forward Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, 51-49, on Friday. Undecided Republican Senators Jeff Flake of Arizona and Susan Collins of Maine both voted yes.... -
Senate votes to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
Oct 4, 2018WASHINGTON DC — As the FBI wrapped up its week-long supplemental investigation, the White House, which has received the FBI report, now believes that the additional FBI interviews showed no corroboration of Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual misconduct... -
Filipinos react to Kavanaugh investigation delay
Oct 1, 2018“The country needs to see some kind of bipartisan agreement even if the final vote isn’t any different… I just wanted some Democrats to agree that they were willing to come out and publicly say we... -
Senate judiciary delays vote on Kavanaugh decision, to investigate further allegations
Sep 28, 2018WASHINGTON — The Senate judiciary committee has voted 11 – 10 to put through Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to a full Senate floor vote — but with a caveat. Senator Jeff Flake voted yes, on the grounds... -
Filipino sexual abuse survivor shares testimony after Kavanaugh hearings
Sep 28, 2018It was a day full of emotional testimonies on Thursday between Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, a 51-year old who accused Kavanaugh, of sexual assault 36 years ago. 40-year old Mae Flores,... -
Professor testifies against Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Sep 27, 2018WASHINGTON, DC — “I am here today not because I want to be. I am terrified.” Victims of sexual assault, abuse or violence have uttered similar statements whether in public or quietly, privately. According to an April... -
Thousands protest SCOTUS decision upholding travel ban
Jun 27, 2018NEW YORK — Thousands of immigrant advocates took to the streets of New York City on Tuesday, just hours after the Supreme Court ruling that upheld what they call Trump administration’s “racist and discriminatory Muslim ban.” In... -
Fil-Am advocates say new Supreme Court ruling is detrimental to workers
May 22, 2018LOS ANGELES — Having their day in court just became much harder to get for millions of American workers. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on ideological lines — 5 conservatives and 4 liberals — that... -
LA immigrants and advocates rally for DACA to continue
May 16, 2018LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court served as the latest battleground for President Donald Trump’s attempt to end DACA. As the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard the opening arguments from the Trump administration on why... -
New Jersey fights gender wage gap with Equal Pay Act
Apr 26, 2018NEW JERSEY — It’s the most sweeping equal pay protection in the country. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the historic legislation on Tuesday, making it illegal for employers to offer lower pay and benefits to women...
