Supreme Court Justices Try To Balance Technology, Privacy, And The 4th Amendment
Today’s oral argument before the Supreme Court on the issue of police searches of cell phones and smartphones left much up in the air.
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About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
Obama’s Poll Numbers Dip Again, Time For Democrats To Worry
A grim new poll for the President and his Democratic allies.
Chase Closing Porn Star’s Bank Accounts
Chase is closing accounts because it doesn’t like the career their customers have chosen.
Supreme Court To Decide If Sarbanes-Oxley Applies To Fish
One of the cases that the Supreme Court accepted for review today presents a rather unique legal question:
A Democratic Lock On The Electoral College
The Democrats have a big advantage in the Electoral College, at least for now.
Vatican Set For First Ever Canonization Of Two Popes, With Two Popes Attending
On Sunday, it’s the Day Of Four Popes.
Eyewitness Testimony: Don’t Believe Your Eyes
Contrary to popular belief, eyewitness testimony is often quite unreliable.
Measles Reports Hit Highest Level In Nearly 20 Years Thanks To Anti-Vaccine Movement
The anti-vaccination movement has earned a dubious achievement, the return of a disease that was effectively eradicated 15 years ago.
Chris Christie Is Still A Viable 2016 Candidate
The bloom is off the rose, but Chris Christie could still be a strong candidate in 2016.
Putin Refusing To Talk To Obama About Ukraine
It appears what we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.
Republican Candidates Behind In Key Senate Races
It’s a bit too early for Republicans to be celebrating that Senate majority that so many people are predicting.
Rand Paul And Others On The Right Denounce Cliven Bundy
Cliven Bundy still has his defenders among the hardcore right, but many people have joined Kentucky’s junior Senator in throwing Cliven Bundy under the bus
Hate Crimes, Freedom Of Speech, And Equal Protection Of The Law
Continuing the discussion from earlier this week on hate crimes.
Supreme Court Voids $3.4 Million Restitution Award To Child Pornography Victim
The Court gets the result right, but their reasoning will make things much more difficult for courts, defendants, and victims.