Conservatives Attack Hillary Clinton For Being A Criminal Defense Attorney 40 Years Ago
Once again, Republicans are attacking someone for doing a job the Bill of Rights itself makes necessary and important.
Jeffrey Sinclair Busted From Brigadier General to Lieutenant Colonel [UPDATED]
The Army is sending a strong message on sexual assault. It picked the wrong poster boy.
Mike Huckabee Invokes Martin Luther King Jr. To Argue Against Marriage Equality
Once again, conservatives demonstrate how little they understand minority voters.
New York City To Settle Wrongful Conviction Case For $40 Million
Justice delayed, but justice nonetheless.
Supreme Court: Public Workers Protected From Retaliation When Testifying Truthfully
The First Amendment protects government employees who testify truthfully.
Vast Majority Of Americans Support ‘Right To Die’
A new Gallup poll finds widespread support for individual choice when it comes to end of life decisions.
Where’s The Line Between Protected Online Speech And Criminal Threats?
Next term, the Supreme Court will try to decide when online speech crosses the line and becomes a criminal threat.
U.S. Captures Suspect In Benghazi Attack
Ahmed Abu Kattalah, the alleged ringleader of the September 2012 attack in Benghazi, has been arrested.
Supreme Court: Yes, It’s A Crime To Lie When You’re Buying A Gun
The Supreme Court, unsurprisingly, ruled that lying on a Federal form about a gun purchase is, in fact, a crime.
Who Owns a Tattoo?
Those who tattoo celebrities want to be be paid when their tattoos appear in the media.
Supreme Court Allows Challenge To Law Against Election “Lies” To Go Forward
A hopeful First Amendment decision from the Supreme Court.
Donald Sterling Wants To Air The NBA’s Dirty Laundry
There’s really no better word for it than blackmail.
Scott Walker Equivocates On Previous Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage
Wisconsin’s Republican Governor isn’t very eager to talk about same-sex marriage these days.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Warrant Required To Track Cell Phone Location
Should the police be able to track you without a warrant? One Federal Appeals Court says no.
Insurgents Continue Advance Toward Baghdad
It’s sure beginning to look like a civil war in Iraq, albeit a rather one sided one at the moment.
Fixing Military Sexual Assault the Right Way
Retired Marine lawyer Butch Bracknell and I tackle the subject for The Hill.
California Judge Rules Teacher Tenure Unconstitutional
A landmark ruling out of California that could help propel a real debate on education reform.
Majority Supports Constitutional Right To Same-Sex Marriage
The people are ready. Is the Supreme Court?
Guantanamo Bay Is Not Going To Close
Mostly because of politics, the hopes of some and fears of others will never be realized.
Virginia Goes To War Against Uber, Lyft, And Free Enterprise
The Virginia DMV is threatening to crackdown on companies providing innovative car services to consumers.
Majority Supports Life Without Parole Over Death Penalty For Murder
A turning point in public opinion?
More On Unlawful Command Influence
There’s essentially no analogue in the civilian justice system. Here’s why.
Marine’s Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned Over Command Influence
The President’s well-intentioned campaign against military sex crimes has backfired.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Another legal victory for marriage equality.
Why It Matters That Obama Didn’t Follow The Law In The Bergdahl Release Deal
Good intentions and good results aside, the President’s disrespect for the Rule Of Law should concern everyone.
Tiananmen Square 25 Years Later
After two and a half decades, the images of June 4, 1989 resonate with many, unless you happen to live in China.
Did Obama Violate The Law With The Bergdahl Release? It Sure Seems Like It
Good intentions aren’t an excuse for failure to follow the law.
No, It’s Not Time For A New War On Booze
A supposed conservative calls for massive increases in taxes on alcohol.
Supreme Court Passes On Appeal From Journalist Threatened With Contempt Citation
The Supreme Court rejected another opportunity to clarify Federal Law on testimonial immunity for journalists.
The Absurdity Of The “Right To Be Forgotten”
The so-called “right to be forgotten” created by Europe’s highest court is unworkable, and ultimately absurd.
Supreme Court: Use Of Toxin In Domestic Assault Case Not Covered By Chemical Weapons Treaty
Using a chemical to commit a purely domestic crime doesn’t make you an international criminal, the Supreme Court correctly decided today.
House Votes To Protect States That Legalize Marijuana From Federal Raids
A victory for Federalism and sanity in the War On Drugs.
What Will SCOTUS Do On Same-Sex Marriage?
Sooner or later, the Supreme Court will have to rule on a challenge to state laws banning same-sex marriage.
Edward Snowden: I Was More Than Just A ‘Data Analyst’
For the first time, Edward Snowden is talking to the American media.
Good News For Supporters Of Journalist Shield Laws
Two news items yesterday advanced in some small measure the protection of journalists from having to reveal sources under Court Order.
Supreme Court Quietly Revises Opinions With Little Notice To The Public
The Supreme Court, subject to revision.
Federal Judge Orders Cong. John Conyers Placed Back On Ballot
One of the longest serving Members of Congress just got his political career saved.