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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The South Carolina House has approved a bill returning control of court dockets to prosecutors.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Several hundred people rallied at the Statehouse in support of a South Carolina bill that would declare the new health care law supported by President Barack Obama unconstitutional.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A judge has ordered electronic monitoring for a man accused of manslaughter in the shooting death of a tow truck driver in Beaufort County nearly two years ago.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend state ban on gay marriage, claim law is unconstitutional

Friday, June 01, 2012  Gay married couples look to Supreme Court to settle battle over Defense of Marriage Act

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A bill that would prohibit state money from being used for sex change surgeries for prison inmates is one step closer to becoming law.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Updated with AP video: Appeals court says California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Gay rights group seeks court ruling to prevent return of 'don't ask, don't tell'

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  The state Supreme Court ruled this week that the long-held practice of letting local legislators decide the fate of a bill that solely affects their district is unconstitutional. The court says the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto applies to the number of legislators present, not a local delegation.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Appeals court strikes down health overhaul requirement that most Americans must buy insurance

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Bankruptcy court rules federal law prohibiting same-sex marriages is unconstitutional

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Despite judge's ruling, key players move ahead to put health care overhaul in place.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Updated with video. US judge says Obama's entire health plan unconstitutional; case destined for Supreme Court.

Monday, January 31, 2011  A federal judge in Florida says the Obama administration's health overhaul is unconstitutional, siding with 26 states including South Carolina, that had sued to block it.