Of fair housing. Protecting hardearned victories in fair housing is what took him and others to d. C. On wednesday morning. To d. C. And to the steps of Supreme Court. On wednesday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Texas Department of housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities project. I know, its not exactly a snappy title, but this case is really really important, so stick with me. When the court rules on this case the one that got those activists out in the cold with their handlettered signs, when the court makes this decision, it could be among the most historic and consequential choices ever made about the issue at the heart of american lives and dreams. The place we call home. Because at the core of this case is the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Now, see the Fair Housing Act was the final piece of civil rights legislation resulting from that partnership of president Lyndon Johnson. Johnson signed it just seven days after the assassination of dr. King.
mills some highway traffic approach heavy traffic approaching the beltway. you do see some stop and go traffic right there. on 7 # itself no problems before you hit the bellway. on the 95 run northbound out of laurel, no real problems or delays. just the normal heavy traffic approaching baltimore. now back to you. we re following breaking news this morning. baltimore police have made an arrest. the man they arrested in the death of phylicia barnes. the teenager s body was found in the susquehanna river after she disappeared in 2010 while visiting family in baltimore. abc2 news linda so joins us live this morning with the very latest details on this. linda? reporter: megan, we were the first to break the story on abc2news.com shortly after midnight. police have confirmed that they ve arrested a man by the name of michael johnson. he was taken into custody shortly after 11:30 last night. he s still being held this morning on unknown charges. and we spoke exclusively with
step gear as you step out and about today. now a check of the traffic today with bill fonti. good morning. no real surprises through white marsh, looks good through the northeast side through parkville on the southbound run from harrisburg expressway seeing lighter traffic. it s still heavier but it has lightened up since a little while ago. on the jfx run, no real slowing or problems there. on 795 looking good and past 70 you can see traffic is pretty light around 70. everything is traveling pretty good through catonsville. eing is looking good passing 395 and up to the tunnels. now back to you guys. we begin this morning with breaking news. finally an arrest, phylicia barnes disappeared in baltimore back in 2010. this morning, her father says they are relieved that somebody is finally behind bars. linda so is live this morning with the latest details live at city police headquarters, what can you tell us? reporter: megan, we were the first to break the story online