Articles related to "Constitutional Rights"

It is through distinguished cases that date back to the 1700's and more recent ones that an individuals rights have been preserved at all costs.

The U.S. Constitution does not give Americans rights. It was created and modified to prevent government from infringing rights.

A criminal defendant has many protections from the power of government to take away his life, liberty or property. These protections are found in the US Constitution.

In the federal judicial system and in every state there is a process to contest criminal convictions or sentences. This is the appellate process.

On Halloween of 2006, 18 year old Nikki Catsouras took her father's Porsche without permission. Her joyride ended in her death when she struck a toll booth at 100 mph.

James Madison was informed by the history and experience of his time when he wrote the Bill of Rights, but modern debate about religious liberty is little changed.

On the fourth Wednesday of September each year, students gather to pray around a flagpole.

Though every time someone is arrested on television they are advised of their rights, not being advised does not make an arrest illegal in real life.

In a recent televised interview, historian and founder of Wall Builders, David Barton, discusses whether religious freedoms have been "stolen" from the American people.

The Bong Hits for Jesus case results in further restrictions on free speech for students

On January 7, 2009, a U.S. Federal Judge began the process of examining the legal rights of over 600 detainees being held in Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.

Disturbing events and behavior by leading Democrats has tainted the Democratic Presidential Nomination, leaving many voters and their delegates understandably frustrated.

If every criminal case went to trial, the criminal justice system would effectively shut down. The answer developed to this problem is the plea bargain.

The Supreme Court again rebuked the Bush administration in its war on terror by ruling that prisoners in Guantanamo Bay can challenge their detentions in federal court.

Religious Right voters need to realize that the Republican Party shares neither their values nor their idealistic future. It cares only about their votes.

Canada's Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a previous ruling ordering the Canadian Government to bring Omar Khadr home to Canada. It's unknown if Khadr will return.

Dred Scott's early years are a bit of a mystery, but his landmark case in his bid for for his freedom, and that of his family, essentially set abolitionism in motion.

Under a ruling issued by the Alaska Supreme Court on May 22, William Bigley, subject of the case, may now enjoy the same constitutional rights as other Americans.

North Dakota House of Representatives has effectively banned abortion by giving legal rights to fertalized eggs.

The Judiciary Committee of The North Dakota Senate Took Testimony this last week to extend civil rights protections to gays.

While tattoos are rapidly growing in popularity, their acceptance in the workplace is still limited. This issue has been frequently arising in law enforcement agencies.

A mysterious fire that destroyed the German Parliament in 1933 was cunningly used by Hitler to consolidate his power and become a dictator.

Drug testing of high school athletes is determined on a state by state basis by the high school athletic governing body of each state. The trend is growing.

Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try some 9/11 plotters in civilian courts has met with different responses from victims' families and politicians.

Each time someone is stopped driving while suspended or revoked (DWLSR) in Florida, the penalties increase. The penalties range from a simple fine to prison time.

Whether students will pursue Law, Business, or any number of other disciplines, high school court programs teach skills that look good on college applications.

After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price?

There have been a number of landmark Supreme Court cases over the last 100 years. The court's rulings in these cases have helped to shape the nation.

Laws banning saggy pants are unconstitutional because they inhibit freedom of expression. Not only that, but they give an excuse for the police to abuse their authority.

Immigration, poverty, and racism represent three examples that can link the past with contemporary issues through meaningful unit modules that aim toward relevance.

The Great Society was a philosophical descendant of the New Deal and introduced civil rights legislation that finally brought an end to Jim Crow.

John Dickinson wrote 12 letters that ignited American imagination, inspired Members of Parliament to denounce taxation without representation, and exposed hidden taxes.

The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights

The 2008 Election season offers fertile ground for civic education, providing a living laboratory for understanding the US Constitution.

Screenwriters in the area of film and television will be honored on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the Writers Guild of America West 2008 Awards Luncheon.

Maltz was an author, screenwriter and Hollywood Ten Member. He stood up to Congressional witch-hunt and chose personal integrity over his promising film career.

Trees, Santas, and other Christmas symbols on campus: do they belong? Here are both sides of this heated issue.

An independent judicial watch group and their attorneys recall the "Search Warrant Trick" then Atty. Gen. Janet Reno used in changing Elian's family custody.

How did anonymous, confidential steroid test results of 104 MLB players end up in the hands of one IRS agent? Well, he stole them.

Writing a letter to the editor to a newspaper is a time-honoured way of getting one's voice heard, but frequently writers get rejected for not following simple rules.

In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.

This new book is an inspiring look at one of the greatest American politicians. Mr. John Q. Adams is shown as the extraordinary personification of genuine Civil Service!

Washington assumes that Congress has the authority to directly regulate the doctor patient relationship. Is there validity to that assumption?

A Christian group wants to give Bibles to Beverly high school and middle school students. The plan worried high school Principal Sean Gallagher enough to send a warning.

A police officer cannot arrest a citizen without a warrant based upon a hunch or mere suspicion. He must have "probable cause".

In 2007, the ACLU and other groups pushed against censorship of religious books in American prisons; but, does religious censorship still linger today?

Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.

Americans are being locked up at ever increasing rates. Knowledge of the process leading to this result is important for all citizens.

The actual fight for independence began with the first act of "taxation without representation" and the perceived foul treatment of the Colonists at the British hands.

The Minutemen and Their World, authored by Robert A. Gross, is a well written and easy to read work which focuses on the town of Concord, Massachusetts.