Checking in with the Supremes
This Thursday, the Supreme Court is expected to release its ruling on whether President Obama's health care law is constitutional. While the most watched and awaited, its one of several key decisions by the court this week. On Monday, the court delivered a split decision on Arizona's 2010 immigration law, sustaining its centerpiece - the requirement that state law enforcement officials determine immigration status of those they stop or arrest where reasonable suspicion exists. Also this week, the court barred mandatory life sentences for juveniles, ruling it was a violation of the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment, and declined to revisit Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
This week, Jo Ann and Dave will look at what these and other rulings mean for Oregon and the nation. They will also be bringing news of the court's health care decision as it becomes available.
Jo Ann Hardesty is a former state legislator, former director of Oregon Action and past board president of Portland Community Media, as well as a long-time leader in the struggle for racial and economic justice. Dave Mazza is a journalist and former editor of The Portland Alliance who has covered and been involved in Portland's civil rights, environmental, labor and peace movements for over 20 years.
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Co-Hosts: Jo Ann Hardesty and Dave Mazza
Producers: Dave Mazza and Jo Ann Hardesty
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