Prop. 8, DOMA, And Standing In The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s handling of standing in the two same-sex marriage cases likely seems contradictory to many outside observers.
Judge Orders Google To Comply With Secret FBI Demands For User Information
Once again, national security wins and privacy loses.
Federal Judge Voids FDA Rule Barring Minors From “Morning After” Pill
A Federal Judge has stepped into a Culture War minefield, but that doesn’t mean he’s wrong.
National Security Letters Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled National Security Letters violate the First Amendment’s free speech guarantees.
President Obama’s Troubling Justification For Targeted Killings
The Obama Administration has given us a peek at its legal arguments for targeted killings and they are troubling to say the least.
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Filibuster
An attempt to declare the filibuster unconstitutional has ended in failure.
The Democratic Party Joins The GOP In Abandoning Civil Liberties
Based on its recently passed platform, the Democratic Party has given up any pretense of putting civil liberties ahead of “national security.”
What is “Constitutional”?
What does the US Constitution actually provide in terms of guidance for governance?
Jimmy Carter: U.S. Under Obama Is A “Widespread Violator Of Human Rights”
From one Nobel Peace Prize winner to another.
The DREAM Act and the 60-vote Senate
The history of the DREAM Act underscores the significance of the 60-vote Senate.
DOJ Responds To Fifth Circuit On Judicial Review
Unsurprisingly, the Department of Justice confirms that it supports Marbury v. Madison
Appeals Court Orders Obama To Clarify Remarks on Judicial Review
The 5th Circuit has demanded a report from the president on his views about the power of the courts.
Eric Holder: Yes, We Can Kill American Citizens Without Trial
Attorney General Eric Holder offered a somewhat alarming defense of the Administration’s policy on targeted killings.
Citizens United And The SOPA/PIPA Blackout: Why The First Amendment Matters
Some questions for opponents of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United.
Newt Gingrich’s Radical, Irresponsible Attack On The Judiciary
Newt Gingrich’s ideas about the role of the judiciary are very dangerous.
Gingrich: Abolish 9th Circuit
Newt Gingrich last night declared that he would abolish the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Federal Judge Blocks Cigarette Warning Labels
A Federal Judge has blocked a new FDA rule that would have placed these labels on cigarette packaging.
The GOP Field’s War On The Federal Judiciary
Many of the Republican candidates for President advocate ideas that would restrict the power of the Federal Judiciary.