Why are LGBT advocates happy that the Ninth Circuit’s decision applies only to California?
Law and Justice
Posted inLaw and Justice
In Prop. 8 Ruling, a Liberal Lion Coos
Stephen Reinhardt’s opinions sometimes have a short shelf life, but this one seems to be built to last.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Obama’s Original Attack on Citizens United Decision
The president criticized the Supreme Court’s decision during his 2010 State of the Union address but this week said he would accept super PAC funds.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Surveillance in a Wireless Age
The Supreme Court rules that installing a GPS device on a car is unconstitutional, but not for the reason one might think.
Posted inLaw and Justice
A Preview on Voting Rights
Clarence Thomas argues against preclearance in the Supreme Court’s Texas redistricting decision.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Colbert “out-legals” Justice Stevens
In which Colbert continues to school the establishment on explaining policy.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Mega-Crackdown
Today’s Balance Sheet: The FBI shuts down Megaupload in what the Justice Department is calling its biggest copyright case ever.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Right to an Attorney
The Supreme Court gives a death-row inmate a chance to fight for his life, but fails to address concerns about adequate counsel.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Court Overturns Oklahoma Ban on Sharia Law
Judges determined that the state was addressing a problem that doesn’t exist.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Battle of the Supremes
The Montana high court upholds the state’s anti-corruption laws—and challenges Citizens United in the process.
