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.
Debtors Prisons Alive and Well
People are still going to jail for being unable to pay their fines. And often billed for the priviledge.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Pennsylvania’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Yet another Federal Judge has struck down a state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Dinesh D’Souza Pleads Guilty To Being A Really Stupid Criminal
Committing a crime is bad enough, committing a stupid crime in the dumbest way possible is orders of magnitude bad.
Another Legal Victory For Marriage Equality
A 13 month string of legal victories for marriage equality reaches Oregon.
Texas High School Student Suspended For Refusing To Stand During Pledge Of Allegiance
A pretty clear violation of the First Amendment.
NBA Wants to Ban Shelly Sterling, Too
The NBA wants to get rid of Donald Sterling’s estranged wife, too.
Benghazi Committee A Prelude To Impeachment?
Is the GOP headed down a road that leads to yet another doomed impeachment and trial?
Once Again, The Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Prayer
The Supreme Court has again ruled that prayers that open legislative sessions are not unconstitutional.
Faced With Lawsuits, General Motors Is Headed Back To Bankruptcy Court
General Motors is headed back to court.
The Death Penalty Has Resulted In The Death Of Innocent People
Innocent men have been put to death on the orders of the state.
Virginia Attorney General Unilaterally Rules That Illegal Immigrants Qualify For In-State Tuition
A good idea, but do the ends justify the means?
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.
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:
Supreme Court to Rule on Cellphone Searches
The Justice Department thinks police should be able to search the smart phones of anyone arrested for anything.
Eyewitness Testimony: Don’t Believe Your Eyes
Contrary to popular belief, eyewitness testimony is often quite unreliable.
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.
Republicans Against The Sixth Amendment
Republicans attack an attorney for doing his job. So much for that whole “constitutional conservative” thing, I guess.
Supreme Court Further Guts The Fourth Amendment
Yesterday the Supreme Court greatly expanded the circumstances under which police can rely on anonymous tips.
Supreme Court Upholds Michigan Referendum Banning Affirmative Action In Higher Education
The Supreme Court may have just found a way to end the debate over Affirmative Action in education.
Obama Reportedly Planning Clemency For Hundreds Of Drug Offenders
Perhaps some justice for the casualties in the War On Drugs