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U.S. Terror Policy Dealt Blow

December 19, 2003 • The Bush administration says it will challenge a federal appeals court ruling that President Bush does not have the power to detain an American citizen seized on U.S. soil as an enemy combatant. The ruling is the most serious court challenge yet to the administration's broad assertion of executive power in the war on terror. Hear NPR's Nina Totenberg.

Court Deals Blow to U.S. Enemy Combatant Policy

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Court Rules for Padilla

December 18, 2003 • A federal appeals court in New York rules that President Bush does not have the power to detain an American citizen seized on U.S. soil as an enemy combatant. Jose Padilla was taken into military custody last year, accused of plotting to detonate a radioactive "dirty bomb." He has since been held without criminal charge and with no access to a lawyer. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

Padilla Can't Be Held as Combatant, Court Says

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Enemy Combatant Ruling Rebukes White House Policy

December 18, 2003 • NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR's Nina Totenberg about a landmark federal appeals court ruling in the case of Jose Padilla that prevents the government from detaining a U.S. citizen as a enemy combatant unless that citizen is apprehended in a war zone.

Enemy Combatant Ruling Rebukes White House Policy

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High Court to Delve into Cheney's Energy Panel

December 15, 2003 • The Supreme Court announces plans to hear a case involving Vice President Dick Cheney. The case tests whether the Bush administration can keep secret the talks conducted by Cheney's energy policy task force with energy industry officials. Judicial Watch and the Sierra Club have won an order from a federal judge that the records must be turned over. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

High Court to Delve into Cheney's Energy Panel

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A Look Back at 'Brown v. Board of Ed.'

December 12, 2003 • NPR's Nina Totenberg tells the story of the Supreme Court justices who ruled in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case 50 years ago.

A Look Back at 'Brown v. Board of Ed.'

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Listener Letters

December 11, 2003 • NPR's hosts read letters from listeners responding to stories on All Things Considered. Among the topics: praise for Nina Totenberg's piece on the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education; Myth vs. reality in a Bob Mondello movie review, and the New York Times obituary page. Send letters to: atc@npr.org.

Listener Letters

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Campaign Finance Tactics Shift

December 11, 2003 • The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld key provisions of last year's campaign finance reform law, including a ban on unlimited "soft money" contributions. But politicians and operatives from both parties are finding new ways to channel money to the system. Hear NPR's Nina Totenberg and NPR's Peter Overby.

High Court's Campaign Finance Ruling Explained

December 11, 2003 • NPR's Nina Totenberg explains the latest U.S. Supreme Court ruling on political fundraising. The court upheld the constitutionality of the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform Law, which limits political advertising and soft money contributions.

High Court's Campaign Finance Ruling Explained

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Court Affirms Campaign Reform

December 10, 2003 • The Supreme Court rules that the campaign finance reform law known as McCain-Feingold meets constitutional guidelines. The closely-divided court accepts a ban on unlimited donations known as "soft money," as well as restrictions on some attack ads. Many political fundraisers say they have already adapted to the 2002 law. Hear NPR's Nina Totenberg and NPR's Peter Overby.

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Court Affirms Campaign Reform

December 10, 2003 • The Supreme Court rules that the campaign finance reform law known as McCain-Feingold meets constitutional guidelines. In a sweeping decision, the closely-divided court accepts a ban on unlimited donations known as "soft money," as well as restrictions on some attack ads. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

High Court Affirms Campaign Restrictions

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Brown v. Board of Education, Part Three

December 10, 2003 • NPR's Nina Totenberg concludes her behind-the-scenes look at the Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling. The justices, after announcing their unanimous decision that public schools must not be segregated, found it difficult to get the ruling implemented.

Brown v. Board of Education, Part Three

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Campaign Finance Law Upheld

December 10, 2003 • In a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds key provisions of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law, designed to lessen the influence of money in politics. The court rules that the government may ban unlimited "soft money" donations to political parties and restrict political ads in the weeks before an election. Hear NPR's Nina Totenberg.

Supreme Court Upholds Campaign Finance Law

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Court Weighs Redistricting

December 10, 2003 • The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday on whether there are constitutional limits to gerrymandering, the practice of redrawing legislative districts for partisan advantage. Gerrymandering by computer allows a region's majority party to produce almost certain voting results. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

High Court to Hear Redistricting Case

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Brown v. Board of Education, Part II

December 9, 2003 • NPR's Nina Totenberg continues her story about the Supreme Court's landmark Brown v Board of Education case of 50 years ago. In part two of the behind-the-scenes narrative, the justices have a new leader, Chief Justice Earl Warren, who crafts the famed ruling and builds a consensus for desegregation.

Brown v. Board of Education, Part II

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Death Row Case at High Court

December 8, 2003 • The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in a death penalty case from Texas. Justices will consider whether the conviction and sentencing of Delma Banks were tainted by errors. Banks was convicted of killing a 16-year-old boy, but there are many questions about how his defense was handled. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

High Court Hears Texas Death Penalty Case

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