Supremes offer more modest rulings, put up barriers to lawsuits
(NEWSER) - The Supreme Court shifted further to the right in its 2008-09 term, ended yesterday, particularly on issues of civil rights and environmental protection. As USA Today reports, the conservative bloc led by John Roberts used several rulings to set tougher standards for individuals bringing suit, and it offered narrower opinions than courts past. "The Roberts Court has shown a desire to close the courthouse door," one Stanford professor said. More»
