Nina Totenberg
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Court Rules Against Key Part Of Gay Marriage Law
Thursday, May 31, 2012
A federal appeals court in Boston ruled unanimously Thursday that a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act — which bans the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage — is unconstitutional. Ultimately, though, the case is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Court: No Benefits For Kids Conceived After Dad Died
Monday, May 21, 2012
The case focused on a set of Florida twins who were conceived using in vitro fertilization. Their father had frozen his sperm before he died of cancer. His wife applied for Social Security benefits for the twins, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state law bars inheritance for children conceived posthumously.
Clemens' Former Trainer Admits Changing Testimony
Friday, May 18, 2012
The prosecution's star witness underwent a withering cross-examination on Thursday at Roger Clemens' perjury trial. Brian McNamee is the only person with firsthand evidence that contradicts the baseball-pitching ace, but is he a believable witness?
20 Years Later: Anita Hill and the Justice Thomas Confirmation Hearings
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
I'm a journalist. I'm a reporter. I cover the court. This was my story. I thought it was a credible story but you know, you saw what I saw and I don't think we actually have proof positive. Lots of people have their opinions, but I don't think it's in my interest to actually resolve this based on an opinion as opposed to fact.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR's legal affairs correspondent, on The Brian Lehrer Show
20 Years Later: Anita Hill and the Justice Thomas Confirmation Hearings
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Two decades later, Nina Totenberg, NPR legal affairs correspondent, talks about the ripple effects of Justice Thomas' Supreme Court confirmation hearings and Anita Hill's accusations against him.
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SCOTUS Notes
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Supreme Court begins a new session with a new member: Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Nina Totenberg, NPR’s legal affairs correspondent, sizes up the new session and upcoming cases on issues from gun control to campaign finance.
Street Life
Thursday, October 22, 2009
30 Issues in 30 Days continues with a look at where the NYC mayoral candidates’ stand on the creation of bike lanes and public plazas where cars used to have right of way. Andrea Bernstein talks about Grand Street and other hot spots in the debate ...
Characterizing the Court
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Nina Totenberg, legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio, sizes up the third Supreme Court session under Chief Justice Roberts and looks at the role of precedent today.
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