U.S. Supreme Court

High Court Refuses to Hear Illinois' Eavesdropping Case

WNIJ — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:17:27 +0000

Cook County State’s attorney Anita Alvarez says she’s disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a petition she filed on citizens recording police officers. An appeals court decision earlier this year found Illinois’ Eavesdropping statute unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court Affordable Health Care Act decision will wait until Thursday

WNIJ — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:41:55 +0000

Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts says the Supreme Court decision on the Obama administration's Affordable Health Care Act likely will be announced on Thursday. WNIJ will provide coverage and reaction throughout the day. We'll also have an NPR News special on the decision and what it means at 6pm Thursday.

Ex.-Gov. Ryan may get a new trial

Victor Yehling — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:12:27 +0000

Attorneys for imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan say a U.S. Supreme Court decision today could eventually lead to a new trial for their client.

Defense lawyer Albert Alschuler said the high court asked the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago to reconsider Ryan's appeal. The high court found the appellate judges erred by not considering aspects of the appeal on their merits.