The 10th Circuit judges did acknowledge that the law in such situations has not been clearly established. Stirba said that is one of the reasons that the highest court in the country has agreed to hear the case.

In other action, the Supreme Court:

• Stepped into a case in which a West Virginia man successfully challenged firearms possession charges that were linked to alleged domestic violence.

• Refused to disturb a federal policy that allows employers to reduce their health insurance expenses for retired workers once they turn 65 and qualify for Medicare without running afoul of age discrimination laws.

• Turned down, for now, an appeal by a conservative group that made a movie critical of Hillary Clinton and wanted to promote it in TV ads without complying with federal campaign finance laws. The group, Citizens United, still can pursue its case in federal appeals court in Washington.

• Left in place an Arizona court ruling requiring a sheriff to transport inmates to abortion clinics. — Associated Press

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