The Supreme Court turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples.
The New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus told The Associated Press that attorney Bruce Harris's legal qualifications fall short of the high standard required of the court's seven justices. No blacks currently sit on the court.
The Bronx Household of Faith church is hoping the Supreme Court will overturn a ruling that says holding its Sunday service in a public school is unconstitutional.