A man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsA man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsA man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsA man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsA man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsA man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsA man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsA man guards the entrance to Cibolo Creek Ranch Saturday Feb. 13, 2016 on U.S. 67 near Shafter, Tx.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-NewsJustice Antonin Scalia poses for a group portrait of the Supreme Court in this file photo.
Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, STFThe Justices of the US Supreme Court sit for their official photograph in this file photo.
Photo: TIM SLOAN /AFP /Getty ImagesGlossip v. Gross
June 29
The court ruled that the use of midazolam, a sedative linked to botched executions, may be used to carry out death sentences without violating the Eighth Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
"Holding that the Eighth Amendment demands the elimination of essentially all risk of pain would effectively outlaw the death penalty altogether." - Samuel Alito
lessGlossip v. Gross
June 29
The court ruled that the use of midazolam, a sedative linked to botched executions, may be used to carry out death sentences without violating the Eighth
... moreArizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission
The court found that voter-approved independent commissions have the authority to redraw congressional boundaries
"We resist reading the [Constitution's] Elections Clause to single out federal elections as the one area in which States may not use citizen initiatives as an alternative legislative process." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
lessArizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission
The court found that voter-approved independent commissions have the authority to redraw congressional
... moreMichigan v. Environmental Protection Agency
The court found that the EPA failed to take into account the cost to utility companies when determining regulations for mercury and other pollutants. The case was returned to the lower courts.
"The Agency must consider cost — including, most importantly, the cost of compliance — before deciding whether regulation is appropriate and necessary." - Antonin Scalia
lessMichigan v. Environmental Protection Agency
The court found that the EPA failed to take into account the cost to utility companies when determining regulations for mercury and other
... moreObergefell v. Hodges
The court declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States. The court's ruling means that 14 states in the South and Midwest will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage.
"It is now clear that the challenged laws burden the liberty of same-sex couples, and it must be further acknowledged that they abridge central precepts of equality." - Anthony Kennedy
lessObergefell v. Hodges
The court declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States. The court's ruling means that 14 states in the South and Midwest will
... moreKing v. Burwell
The Supreme Court has upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans getting their insurance through HealthCare.gov.
"Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them. If at all possible, we must interpret the Act in a way that is consistent with the former, and avoids the latter." - John Roberts
lessKing v. Burwell
The Supreme Court has upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, in a ruling that preserves health insurance for
... moreTexas Dept. of Housing v. Inclusive Communities
The justices ruled that federal housing laws prohibit seemingly neutral practices that harm minorities, even without proof of intentional discrimination. The case involved officials accused of violating the Fair Housing Act by awarding federal tax credits in a way that kept low-income housing out of white neighborhoods.
"Much progress remains to be made in our Nation's continuing struggle against racial isolation ... we must remain wary of policies that reduce homeowners to nothing more than their race." - Anthony Kennedy
lessTexas Dept. of Housing v. Inclusive Communities
The justices ruled that federal housing laws prohibit seemingly neutral practices that harm minorities, even without proof of
... moreHorne v. Department of Agriculture
The Supreme Court ruled that a 66-year-old program that lets the government take raisins away from farmers to help reduce supply and boost market prices is unconstitutional. Justices said forcing raisin growers to give up part of their annual crop without full payment is an illegal confiscation of private property.
"The Government contends that the reserve requirement is not a taking because raisin growers voluntarily choose to participate in the raisin market... property rights cannot be so easily manipulated." - John Roberts
lessHorne v. Department of Agriculture
The Supreme Court ruled that a 66-year-old program that lets the government take raisins away from farmers to help reduce supply and boost market prices
... moreWalker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans
The court said in a 5-4 ruling that Texas can limit the content of license plates because they are state property and not the equivalent of bumper stickers.
"Texas's specialty license plate designs constitute government speech and Texas was consequently entitled to refuse to issue plates featuring SCV's proposed design." - Stephen Breyer
lessWalker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans
The court said in a 5-4 ruling that Texas can limit the content of license plates because they are state property and not the
... more9-0 Religious signs, free speech
Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Ariz.,
The court ruled unanimously for an Arizona church in a dispute over a town's sign law, deciding that limiting church signs based on the content was a restriction on free speech that cannot survive strict scrutiny.
"A sign ordinance narrowly tailored to the challenges of protecting the safety of pedestrians, drivers, and passengers...well might survive strict scrutiny. The signs at issue in this case are far removed from those purposes." - Clarence Thomas
9-0 Religious signs, free speech
Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Ariz.,
The court ruled unanimously for an Arizona church in a dispute over a town's sign law, deciding that limiting church signs based on the content was
Zivotofsky v. Kerry
The court ruled 6-3 refusing to allow Americans born in Jerusalem to have their passports changed to reflect Israel as their birthplace, as Congress demanded more than a decade ago.
"The power to recognize or decline to recognize a foreign state and its territorial bounds resides in the president alone. " - Anthony Kennedy
lessZivotofsky v. Kerry
The court ruled 6-3 refusing to allow Americans born in Jerusalem to have their passports changed to reflect Israel as their birthplace, as Congress
... moreElonis v. United States
The justices ruled 8-1 reversing the decision to convict Anthony Elonis, after finding that members of the jury were told they did not have to take the man's mental state into consideration, and needed only to prove that a "reasonable person" would view Elonis's Facebook posts as threats.
"Federal criminal liability generally does not turn solely on the results of an act without considering the defendant's mental state." - John Roberts
lessElonis v. United States
The justices ruled 8-1 reversing the decision to convict Anthony Elonis, after finding that members of the jury were told they did not have to take the
... moreEEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch
The Supreme Court ruled for a Muslim woman who did not get hired after she showed up to a job interview with clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch wearing a black headscarf. The justices said that employers generally have to accommodate job applicants and employees with religious needs if the employer at least has an idea that such accommodation is necessary.
"An applicant need only show that his need for accommodation was a motivating factor in the employer's decision." - Antonin Scalia
lessEEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch
The Supreme Court ruled for a Muslim woman who did not get hired after she showed up to a job interview with clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch
... moreWilliams-Yulee v. Florida Bar
A divided Supreme Court ruled that states can ban judicial candidates from personally asking for campaign contributions, in a decision aimed at protecting the impartiality of elected judges.
"Judges are not politicians, even when they come to the bench by way of the ballot." - John Roberts
lessWilliams-Yulee v. Florida Bar
A divided Supreme Court ruled that states can ban judicial candidates from personally asking for campaign contributions, in a decision aimed at
... moreAla. Legislative Black Caucus v. Ala.; Ala. Democratic Conference v. Ala.
A lower court must take another look at whether Alabama's Republican-led legislature relied too heavily on race when it redrew the state's voting districts in a way that black leaders say limited minority voting power.
"That Alabama expressly adopted and applied a policy of prioritizing mechanical racial targets above all other districting criteria provides evidence that race motivated the drawing of particular lines in multiple districts in the State." - Stephen Breyer
lessAla. Legislative Black Caucus v. Ala.; Ala. Democratic Conference v. Ala.
A lower court must take another look at whether Alabama's Republican-led legislature relied too heavily on
... moreYoung v. United Parcel Service
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a worker suing her employer for putting her on unpaid leave while she was pregnant. In a 6-3 ruling, the court said that United Parcel Service could not deny a pregnant worker accommodations it made available to large numbers of others.
"[Young] can create a genuine issue of material fact as to whether a significant burden exists by providing evidence that the employer accommodates a large percentage of nonpregnant workers while failing to accommodate a large percentage of pregnant workers." - Stephen Breyer
lessYoung v. United Parcel Service
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a worker suing her employer for putting her on unpaid leave while she was pregnant. In a 6-3 ruling, the court
... moreHolt v. Hobbs
The court came down decisively on the side of a Muslim prisoner whose beard had been deemed potentially dangerous by the Arkansas Department of Correction. Growing a beard, the justices said, was a Muslim man's religious right.
"An item of contraband would have to be very small indeed to be concealed by a half-inch beard. A prisoner seeking to hide an item in such a short beard would have to find a way to prevent the item from falling out." - Samuel Alito
lessHolt v. Hobbs
The court came down decisively on the side of a Muslim prisoner whose beard had been deemed potentially dangerous by the Arkansas Department of Correction.
... more"The nature of marriage is that, through its enduring bond, two persons together can find other freedoms, such as expression, intimacy, and spirituality. Really? Who ever thought that intimacy and spirituality [whatever that means] were freedoms? And if intimacy is, one would think Freedom of Intimacy is abridged rather than expanded by marriage. Ask the nearest hippie."
less"The nature of marriage is that, through its enduring bond, two persons together can find other freedoms, such as expression, intimacy, and spirituality. Really? Who ever thought
... moreAssociate Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead of apparent natural causes Saturday on a luxury resort in West Texas, federal officials said.
Scalia, 79, was a guest at the Cibolo Creek Ranch, a resort in the Big Bend region south of Marfa.
According to a report, Scalia arrived at the ranch on Friday and attended a private party with about 40 people. When he did not appear for breakfast, a person associated with the ranch went to his room and found a body.
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Chief U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia, of the Western Judicial District of Texas, was notified about the death from the U.S. Marshals Service.
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery said he was among those notified about Scalia's death.
"I was told it was this morning," Biery said of Scalia's death. "It happened on a ranch out near Marfa. As far as the details, I think it's pretty vague right now as to how," he said. "My reaction is it's very unfortunate. It's unfortunate with any death, and politically in the presidential cycle we're in, my educated guess is nothing will happen before the next president is elected."
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The U.S. Marshal Service, the Presidio County sheriff and the FBI were involved in the investigation.
Officials with the law enforcement agencies declined to comment.
A federal official who asked not to be named said there was no evidence of foul play and it appeared that Scalia died of natural causes.
A gray Cadillac hearse pulled into the ranch late Saturday afternoon. The hearse came from Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement Saturday afternoon, calling Scalia a man of God, a patriot and an "unwavering defender of the written Constitution."
"He was the solid rock who turned away so many attempts to depart from and distort the Constitution," Abbott said. "We mourn his passing, and we pray that his successor on the Supreme Court will take his place as a champion for the written Constitution and the Rule of Law. Cecilia and I extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we will keep them in our thoughts and prayers."
Scalia was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan.
Staff writers Vianna Davila, Tyler White and Richard A. Marini, John MacCormack and Guillermo Contreras contributed to this report.
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