Person: William H Rehnquist

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US pledge unconstitutional, says judge

AN atheist seeking to strike the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools has won a major battle in his quest to force the US Supreme Court to take up the issue again.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

Conservative US Chief Justice dies

US Chief Justice William H Rehnquist has died from cancer, ending a 33-year Supreme Court career during which he oversaw the court’s conservative shift, presided over an impeachment trial and helped decide a presidential election.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2005

The political damage may already have been done to Bush’s key man

The US media is struggling to reconcile two cherished values. One is the idea that journalists must not be forced to reveal their sources. The other is much less noble, but no less cherished: get Bush.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2005

Supreme Court Justice quits

JUSTICE Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court and a key swing vote on issues such as abortion and the death penalty, said yesterday she is retiring.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2005