Continuing the Speculation Fest of Fear, Loathing, Anticipation, and Boredom that started last week as we wait for verdicts on Obamacare and Immigration.
UPDATE: And it's over! No Health Care Ruling until Thursday, sorry!
Today they ruled on three things:
1. Juveniles cannot be given life in prison without parole. Good all around.
2. They refused to hear an appeal from the State of Montana about corporations buying elections, therefore they upheld their previous Citizen's United decision. That's good for Mitt Romney, because as he says "corporations are people, my friends." But the decision will only get the Democratic base more fired up.
3. The biggest deal today - they threw out most of Arizona's state immigration law, except for the right to check someone's papers under "reasonable suspicion." Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be so happy about that, but it's also a win for the Obama Administration.
See future posts as all these issues play out. :)
Twas the night before #SCOTUS, and all through the land, speculation was stirring, it had gotten out of hand. #ACA #HCR
— Health Access CA (@healthaccess) June 25, 2012
The Justices were snug, their black robes all pressed, but everyone else wondered if they should be happy or depressed. #SCOTUS #ACA #HCR
— Health Access CA (@healthaccess) June 25, 2012
The #ACA case made for headlines, and for campaign chatter, but for millions of families, this court case really mattered. #SCOTUS #HCR
— Health Access CA (@healthaccess) June 25, 2012
When you wake up tomorrow, everyone online will be a Constitutional law expert.
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) June 25, 2012
SCOTUS relies for authority on neither the purse nor the sword, as Hamilton put it, but on public trust. A partisan court won't be trusted.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) June 25, 2012
I'm a contrarian and think SCOTUS will do the right thing, because the wrong thing is disruptive and stupid.Yes, I'm an optimist.
— Joan Walsh (@joanwalsh) June 25, 2012
On all remaining #SCOTUS opinion days, we will live-blog at scotusblog.wpengine.com. For fastest access, go to that web address directly.
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) June 20, 2012
19 of 21 constitutional scholars Bloomberg surveyed said SCOTUS should uphold ACA mandate. Only 8 expect court to do so bloom.bg/LazvNF
— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) June 24, 2012
SCOTUS may rule on Obamacare tomorrow. Everyone try not to develop any pre-existing conditions tonight.
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) June 21, 2012
#Obamacare: If u have an STD or a sick kid I'd got to doctor now, cuz after Supremes rule this week its nothin' but freedom
— Bill Maher (@billmaher) June 25, 2012
Fun fact: ObamaCare's mandate was actually a Republican idea. It only became unconstitutional after he adopted it. #p2 #tcot
— Gabe OrtÃz (@TUSK81) June 25, 2012
Tomorrow we'll be reminded of the two words that explain why presidential elections matter most: Supreme Court.
— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) June 24, 2012
Essentially Supreme Court is about to rule that insurance companies making money is more important than humans getting health care.
— Tom Tomorrow (@tomtomorrow) June 24, 2012
I pray that #SCOTUS does the right thing tomorrow. The Safety Net is already very frayed. #ACA
— Jesse P. Luna (@jesseluna) June 25, 2012
A few of the more colorful quotes from Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's dissents over the years: nyr.kr/MoPAnA #SCOTUS
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) June 23, 2012
#SCOTUS was designed to be the peoples' last line of defense from corporate money barons ~ NOT the other way around.
— Cap'n Westley Flynn (@PiratesForObama) June 25, 2012
.@JamesFallows on #SCOTUS in the era of conservative judicial activism theatln.tc/LrYFfj
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) June 24, 2012
Vigils in Alabama protest tough immigration laws as Supreme Court nears ruling on Arizona law: Jocelyn Martinez,... bit.ly/MlgI5C
— Birmingham_News (@Birmingham_News) June 25, 2012
The individual mandate is NO LESS CONSTITUTIONAL than SS, Medicare or mandatory auto insurance laws. #ACA #POTUS
— Teaparty Crasher(@VegasJessie) June 25, 2012
IF #SCOTUS strikes down #ACA, media's interest will be in discussing how it affects 2012, not how it affects millions w/o health ins. #sad
— Laura (@CatLadyLC) June 25, 2012
words fail description <<my brain>> hearing issa describing gop cobbling healthcare together following SCotUS ruling <<GAH>> #MTPhluffer
— Pat Pass the ERA (@patticar) June 25, 2012
Prediction: The Robert's Court will throw out ACA, but will stop short of overturning the 2008 election and making John McCain President.
— TBogg (@tbogg) June 25, 2012
Rumors are Scalia's opinion on ObamaCare is longer than the bill itself
— Drew Aldikacti (@Drewaldikacti) June 25, 2012
If health reform overturned, expect libs to try to de-legitimize #SCOTUS.James Fallows of The Atlantic gets started bit.ly/MtJuQj
— Michael Freeman (@michaelpfreeman) June 24, 2012
This says it all: #Romney's Dressage HorseHas a Great Health Care Plan theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/… #P2 #ACA #TopProg #SCOTUS @RafalcaRomney
— Robina (@RedRobina) June 25, 2012
TIMELINE: Supreme Court ruling caps a century of American debate over how to get medical care for all: apne.ws/L71gIO By @ConnieCass
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 24, 2012
Tea Party Flash Rally to Mark Obamacare Ruling This Week - Let’s rally to mark the Supreme Court’s Obamacare ruling ... ht.ly/1kQsX8
— St. Louis Tea Party (@stlteaparty) June 25, 2012
SCOTUSwhat we'd identify as a kind of long-term coup if we saw it happening anywhere else.** The Atlantic bit.ly/KxF8WK
— Linda Collins (@LindaCollins11) June 25, 2012
Washington Memo: Washington Memo: Polarized Over Health Care, United on Drama of Ruling: The Supreme Court’s dec... adf.ly/A3AOO
— popaysmarco.com (@popaysmarco) June 25, 2012
For people with pre-existing illnesses, ruling on health care act is personal. on.freep.com/MlzyK3 #hcr #law #SCOTUS
— bored2tears (@bored2tears) June 25, 2012
While #SCOTUS May Overturn #Obamacare Over Individual Mandate...It's Been Working Well in MA Since 2006cbsn.ws/Kx2JXA #ACA #p2
— Annemarie Cairns (@Truthbuster) June 25, 2012
Possible headline for pending #SCOTUS ruling: Court Rules Pain & Suffering Are the American Way.
— Tamar (@stoplookingup) June 25, 2012
Will the Supreme Court smack Obama (and the nation) down? washingtonpost.com/politics/for-o…
— Alan David Doane (@alandaviddoane) June 25, 2012
.@scotusblog: the "TMZ of the legal world." nyti.ms/NAQLk5 Tom Goldstein: site is ready for this "brief, fleeting solar flare." #ACA
— Michael A. Scarcella (@MikeScarcella) June 25, 2012
Health care ruling unlikely on Monday: The U.S. Supreme Court will likely wait to the last moment to issue its d... bit.ly/MKYnxR
— Constitution Daily (@ConDailyBlog) June 25, 2012
Everbody ready? #scotus #healthcare #immigration wapo.st/KWZCyg
— robert barnes (@scotusreporter) June 25, 2012
WHEN the ACA is ruled 'unconstitutional', remember #AntoninScalia didn't read it.democraticunderground.com/101736627 #scotus
— mike_hanson (@themikehanson) June 25, 2012
If the SCOTUS doesnt rule today on Healthcare, I'm writing a note to all 9 of their parents about their failure to turn in homework on time
— K. Travis Ballie (@KTravisBallie) June 25, 2012
All of Washington is awaiting the SCOTUS decision on Obamacarenytimes.com/2012/06/25/us/…
— Terrance Oakey (@terrance_oakey) June 25, 2012
Who else can't sleep in #Arizona?Waiting to see what #SCOTUS ruling is on #SB1070 ... #ticktock
— MariaElenaCoronado ♆ (@marilena_asu) June 25, 2012
With SCOTUS rulings possible, Washington's various groups are bracing for a response.thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/24/pre…
— Michael D. Shear (@shearm) June 25, 2012
Not a week for those with weak hearts.Healthcare and AZ Immigration law rulings from SCOTUS.Fast & Furious contempt vote.#truthwins
— Dirk Beveridge (@DirkBeveridge) June 25, 2012
The SCOTUS Will Give a Ruling on Obamacare Any Day Now. Republicans are Hoping 30 Million People Lose Their Health Insurance. #OWS #p2
— TheNewDeal (@TheNewDeal) June 25, 2012
SCOTUS justices will be dressing like Michael Jackson's kids from now on, wearing veils in public to hide their shame
— Brian Leskovec (@bisonranchr68) June 25, 2012
I hope SCOTUS thinks about what is best for America instead of party wants this time.33 million uninsured Americans doesn't make Us better
— Brian Gagnon (@justaguy55) June 25, 2012
RT @igorvolsky: BREAKING: People will respond when SCOTUS rules on health care. They are preparing.
— Bill Press (@bpshow) June 25, 2012
Is it just me or does all the angst over SCOTUS rulings this week make you hope people realize elections have far reaching consequences?
— Forrest Swonsen (@ForrestinTX) June 25, 2012
@NancyPelosi If SCOTUS hurts us this week, all Dems need to come out swinging and shouting: We'll remember in November!
— Christina Bonderer (@chbonderer) June 25, 2012
ZOMG! Immigrants in Arizona!!! (And yes, the show was filmed in Old Tucson) And not everyone was a White Anglo Saxon. The High Chapparral was my father's favorite show. He would roll over in his grave to hear how some Arizona Republicans think about immigration.
Here is an ominous stat for a week of SCOTUS rulings. Today in 1876, Custer & the 7th Cav were wiped out in the Battle of Little Big Horn.
— Gabe Horwitz (@HorwitzGabe) June 25, 2012
--Unless it later changes it mind in another court case.Why do 9 people have disproportionate sway over 310 million? #SCOTUS #democracy
— Deborah Grushkin (@DeborahGrushkin) June 25, 2012
@Markhalperin @joenbc Real ppl will be hurt if SCOTUS strikes down ACA. Shame you don't care. Heartless.
— LiberalPhenom (@LiberalPhenom) June 25, 2012
ACA is a big deal, but SCOTUS may also rule today on Arizona's immigration law and whether 14-year-olds can be given life w/o parole.
— Angus Johnston (@studentactivism) June 25, 2012
So if SCOTUS does the job for the #GOP does it mean this nation is now the KOCH States of Amercia? #foodforthought
— Kwame A. (@baloo035) June 25, 2012
10 AM ET
RT @dylanmatt: RT @AdamSerwer: SCOTUS rules the juvenile life without parole violates the eighth amendment. That's good news.
— Adam Peck (@TP_Adam) June 25, 2012
Summary Reversal of Montana Campaign Finance case. What a disappointment. #CitizensUnited lives on. #SCOTUS @SCOTUSblog @SCOTUSOpinions
— Alex Aferiat (@aaferiat) June 25, 2012
Gee whiz :-( @SCOTUSblog: #SCOTUS strikes down Montana campaign finance statute under #CitizensUnited; vote is 5-4.
— Sherin Wing (@xiaying) June 25, 2012
First conservative partisan ruling of the day by SCOTUS is rejecting the Montana effort to overturn Citizens United ruling 5-4
— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) June 25, 2012
Patriots outside SCOTUS chanting: "Hey hey, ho ho. Obamacare has got to go."
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) June 25, 2012
Justice Alito kills time by reading his dissent in the juvenile detention case. What a tease. #SCOTUS
— Adam Goldenberg (@adamgoldenberg) June 25, 2012
#SCOTUS finds most of #SB1070 is unconstitutional.It upholds Section 2(B), known derisively, as the "papers, please" provision.
— Micheal E. Hill (@MicEvHill) June 25, 2012
CNN: #SCOTUS #SB1070 decision "great big victory for President Obama" #immigration
— Guthrie Graves-Fitz. (@GuthrieGF) June 25, 2012
CNN: #SCOTUS #SB1070 decision "great big victory for President Obama" #immigration
— Guthrie Graves-Fitz. (@GuthrieGF) June 25, 2012
RT @AntDeRosa: Scalia dissented on Arizona, saying he would uphold all parts #SCOTUS bit.ly/KyboZA
— Liz Heron (@lheron) June 25, 2012
Governor Jan Brewer must be incredibly tan with rage over parts of the Arizona immigration law being struck down. #p2 #gop #SCOTUS #AZ
— Bachmann's Brain (@BachmannsBrain) June 25, 2012
CNN - Scotus upheld req that local police officers check person's immigration status while enforcing other laws if "reasonable suspicion"
— Jim Acosta (@jimacostacnn) June 25, 2012
NEW: SCOTUS says all other remaining decisions (*wink* wink*) to be released Thursday.
— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDCNN) June 25, 2012
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