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Fact-checking if July 4th has always been a holiday since 1776
Government
Fact-checking if the Supreme Court ended the Miranda rights requirement
A Supreme Court case involving the “right to remain silent” had people wondering if Miranda rights still apply. They do. Here’s what the ruling actually did.
SCOTUS
Yes, abortion pills are now illegal in some states
Abortion rights advocates say there are still ways to acquire abortion pills, but they aren’t without legal risk.
Money
Yes, some U.S. states are sending out ‘inflation relief’ tax rebate checks
California is one of a dozen states sending direct payments to its residents. Here’s what you need to know:
SCOTUS
No, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade does not ban birth control
The Supreme Court’s decision eliminated the constitutional protection for abortion, but didn’t immediately affect the right to access birth control.
SCOTUS
Supreme Court gun ruling doesn’t overturn all state concealed carry
The court struck down a New York law that required people have a specific reason to obtain a concealed carry permit. But other types of requirements can remain in pl
SCOTUS
Yes, the Supreme Court has overturned precedents before Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
According to historical records, the Supreme Court has overturned more than 100 decisions to set new precedents.
National
No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped
Paul Pelosi’s DUI charges have not been dropped. On June 23, he was formally charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
SCOTUS
No, Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh didn’t say they wouldn’t overturn Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings
The three justices said Roe v. Wade is an important Supreme Court precedent, but none said they wouldn’t overturn it.
Health
No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive
A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
SCOTUS
No, Roe v. Wade leaked draft opinion was not the first leaked Supreme Court decision
In May, a draft of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked. This was not the first time a Supreme Court decision was leaked to the public.
SCOTUS
No, abortion isn't illegal in all states now that Roe v. Wade is overturned
Some states previously passed laws banning or restricting access to abortions. Those laws are now set to go into effect.
Government
Fact-checking if the Supreme Court ended the Miranda rights requirement
A Supreme Court case involving the “right to remain silent” had people wondering if Miranda rights still apply. They do. Here’s what the ruling actually did.
SCOTUS
Yes, abortion pills are now illegal in some states
Abortion rights advocates say there are still ways to acquire abortion pills, but they aren’t without legal risk.
Money
Yes, some U.S. states are sending out ‘inflation relief’ tax rebate checks
California is one of a dozen states sending direct payments to its residents. Here’s what you need to know:
SCOTUS
No, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade does not ban birth control
The Supreme Court’s decision eliminated the constitutional protection for abortion, but didn’t immediately affect the right to access birth control.
SCOTUS
Supreme Court gun ruling doesn’t overturn all state concealed carry
The court struck down a New York law that required people have a specific reason to obtain a concealed carry permit. But other types of requirements can remain in pl
SCOTUS
Yes, the Supreme Court has overturned precedents before Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
According to historical records, the Supreme Court has overturned more than 100 decisions to set new precedents.
National
No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped
Paul Pelosi’s DUI charges have not been dropped. On June 23, he was formally charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
SCOTUS
No, Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh didn’t say they wouldn’t overturn Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings
The three justices said Roe v. Wade is an important Supreme Court precedent, but none said they wouldn’t overturn it.
Health
No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive
A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
SCOTUS
No, Roe v. Wade leaked draft opinion was not the first leaked Supreme Court decision
In May, a draft of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked. This was not the first time a Supreme Court decision was leaked to the public.
SCOTUS
No, abortion isn't illegal in all states now that Roe v. Wade is overturned
Some states previously passed laws banning or restricting access to abortions. Those laws are now set to go into effect.
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