Supreme Court Remains Silent In Case Involving Students Wearing American Flag Shirts
The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of three students disciplined for wearing American flag shirts on Cinco de Mayo
Expelling Students From A Public University Over Racist Videos Probably Isn’t Constitutional
Freedom of speech means freedom for all speech, even when it is racially offensive.
John Hinckley Jr. Will Not Be Charged In Death Of James Brady
An entirely unsurprising decision from Federal Prosecutors in Washington, D.C.
F.C.C. Rejects Petition To Declare ‘Redskins’ An Obscene Word
Not surprisingly, the F.C.C. has rejected a petition to ban the word “Redskins” from the airwaves.
Sandy Hook Shooting Families File Legally Dubious Lawsuit Against AR-15 Manufacturer
The families of many of the Sandy Hook victims are seeking to have the manufacturer of the AR-15 held legally responsible for what happened. While understandable, their lawsuit is misplaced and largely without legal merit.
Sony Seeks To Scare Press Away From Publishing Information Obtained in Hacking Attack
Sony is warning the press not to publish material leaked by hackers, but it doesn’t have much of a legal leg to stand on.
Rolling Stone Walks Back Key Allegations Of Campus Rape Expose
An utter journalistic failure from Rolling Stone.
Can Rick Perry Overcome The Disaster Of 2012 With A 2016 Reboot?
After a disastrous campaign in 2012, Texas Governor Rick Perry appears to be gearing up for a new run for the White House in 2016, but questions remain.
Idaho City Backs Down In Dispute With Ministers Over Same-Sex Marriage
The City of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho will not force two Christian ministers to open their wedding chapel business to same-sex wedding ceremonies.
Idaho Ministers Threatened With Jail For Refusing To Perform Same-Sex Wedding Ceremonies
A collision between marriage equality and religious liberty, but it seems clear that religious liberty should win this one.
Houston Backs Down On Subpoenas Directed At Pastors Opposing Gay Rights Law
A not surprising outcome to a move that have had motives entirely unconnected to litigation.
Houston Seeks To Subpoena Sermons Of Pastors Opposing Gay Rights Law
Someone needs to remind the City of Houston that the First Amendment applies to them.
F.C.C. Set To Ban The Word “Redskins” From The Airwaves?
The F.C.C. will be considering a petition to ban the word “Redskins” from the airwaves.
James Brady’s Death Ruled A Homicide
Could John Hinckley, Jr. face murder charges 30 years after his attempted assassination of President Reagan?
Explaining ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
There’s been far too much hysteria and hyperbole when it comes to ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones
Another solid victory for the First Amendment from the Roberts Court.
Guardians Of “Traditional” Media Once Again Bar SCOTUSBlog From Getting Press Credentials
A committee of journalists who work in the “traditional” media has once again denied press credentials to SCOTUSBlog.
The Redskins Trademark Decision Is Legally Dubious, And Troubling
However you feel about the Redskins name, the decision to retroactively repeal their trademarks is troubling on many levels.
Supreme Court Allows Challenge To Law Against Election “Lies” To Go Forward
A hopeful First Amendment decision from the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Declines Case Of Photographer Who Refused Service To Gay Couple
An appeal declined, but an issue that remains outstanding.
Volokh Takes The Boeing
On the day that news broke that Ezra Klein and Wonkblog are leaving the Washington Post, the Volokh Conspiracy made its debut there.
Court Holds That Wedding Photographer Cannot Refuse Service To Gay Couples
A case out of New Mexico presents an interesting collision of First Amendment rights and anti-discrimination values.
