... and the states should not have a federally-imposed "agenda". Justice O'Connor is also a leader among Establishment Clause cases, recognizing the "symbolic significance" of governmental acts but supporting the "endorsement test" to determine the extent of religious association. Justice O'Connor is described as very disciplined and determined, playing an "active role" in questioning lawyers from bench. (W.S. Journal, June 11, 1990, ... Campbell v. AcuffRose Music (the famous 2 Live Crew case), and Lee v. Weissman (regarding the separation of church and stare). In John J. Hurley and South Bo...

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... his school transcripts that showed he had failed the second and tenth grade and received a grade point average of 1.26 out of a 4.0 scale while attending all remedial classes. His standardized test scores in school also contributed to the cause considering he rarely scored about the twentieth percentile in any tests he took. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mr. Atkins ... were granted the same rights as men. In following this trend it is possible that in the near future this thought process could lead to historical changes such as the gay and lesbian movement and even convicted crimi...

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