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Supreme Court Justices Hear Oral Arguments in Virginia’s Redistricting Case
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 18, 2019

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Are Republicans in Virginia guilty of racial gerrymandering? That’s a question currently being considered by the highest court in the land. Michael Pope is at the Supreme Court with the latest.
What to Expect When the Supreme Court Takes Up Virginia’s Redistricting Case
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 15, 2019

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Virginia’s racial gerrymandering case is headed back to the United States Supreme Court next week for yet another round of oral arguments. Michael Pope has this preview.
Justices Hear Arguments Over Virginia Uranium Mining Ban
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 5, 2018

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Justices of the United States Supreme Court are now considering a legal challenge to Virginia’s ban on uranium mining. Michael Pope is at the court with the latest.
Supreme Court Debate Could Have Impact on Uranium Mining in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 7, 2018
The fierce debate about filling the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court is likely to have an immediate impact here in Virginia. Michael Pope has this preview of a case headed to the court this fall.
Supreme Court to Take Up Virginia Uranium Mining Lawsuit
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 22, 2018
Advocates for uranium mining have given up the fight of changing state law in Richmond. Now they’re taking their case to the Supreme Court in Washington. Michael Pope has the story.
Potentially Historic Supreme Court Redistricting Case Began Today
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 5, 2016

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Did Republicans in Virginia’s General Assembly pack black voters into a dozen House of Delegates districts to dilute their influence elsewhere? That’s the argument that justices of the Supreme Court heard today. Michael Pope is at the court with the latest.
The Contributors to Bob McDonnell’s Legal Defense Fund
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 28, 2016

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Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s political career may be over. But his days raising money are not. Michael Pope has this look at the fundraising effort to pay McDonnell’s legal bills.
Virginia Republicans Respond to the Supreme Court’s McDonnell Ruling
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 28, 2016

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With Monday’s Supreme Court ruling, many Virginia politicians are speaking up in support of the state’s ex-Governor. But they’re also thinking about what the ruling means for politics in the Commonwealth. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
McDonnell Decision: Legal Consequences
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 28, 2016

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The Supreme Court decision today overturning the corruption case against former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell could have far-reaching legal consequences. Michael Pope has the story.
Michael Pope continues his report on the legal consequences of the McDonnell ruling:
Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Former Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Corruption Convictions
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 27, 2016

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Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife are breathing a sigh of relief today, after the United States Supreme court threw out their convictions for corruption and conspiracy. Michael Pope is at the Supreme Court with the latest.