The Supreme Court pulls Arizona’s anti-immigrant bill apart like a Barbie. Will they reassemble it or throw it away?
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Bush-Appointed Judge Does the Full Lochner
In order to argue against the Affordable Care Act, one has to disavow the entire modern welfare state.
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Arizona’s Unconstitutional New Abortion Law
Yesterday, Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed a draconian abortion law that, among other things, effectively bans abortions after 18 weeks after conception. This law, like other attempts by state legislatures to ban pre-viability abortions, represents a substantial dilution of a woman’s right to choose. In addition, it’s worth noting that the law is plainly unconstitutional […]
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Zimmerman’s Fair Trial
Whether or not Treyvon Martin’s shooter is found guilty of second-degreee murder, at least the facts will be aired and evaluated in open court.
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The Fruitless Search for the Supreme Court’s Rationale
There’s little point in trying to ascertain the reasoning the Court will follow if it strikes down the ACA.
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Will Connecticut Abolish the Death Penalty?
The state Senate votes Wednesday whether to end capital punishment in a state that’s executed one man in the last 50 years.
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How Much Longer Until I’m Equal?
Thoughts on the latest in DOMA and marriage equality news
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An Unreasonable Search for Justification
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court votes to ignore the Fourth Amendment.
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Why Hasn’t George Zimmerman Been Arrested Yet?
…in which I hope he won’t be charged with a hate crime.