The court, in its 5-to-1 majority opinion, asserted that the money would make a difference.

If eventually some federal court asserts its authority, the government can be expected to appeal.

The court asserted that critical habitat designation played no role in the case.

Religious courts are asserting their power over family life.

The Court asserted that "the construction of the wall, and its associated régime, are contrary to international law".

In these cases, the courts asserted that originality was required for copyright protection.

The impecuniosity of the plaintiff, the court asserted, is merely a fact to be considered together with all other facts.

The Court had previously asserted a similar jurisdiction over civil cases involving American parties.

"But it is not for this court to balance his distress with the right to freedom of speech vigorously asserted by defendants," she declared.

Moreover, the Court asserted, independent expenditures create less risk of corruption because, by statutory definition, candidates cannot control them.