Articles related to "U S Supreme Court"
DC Gun Ban Overturned
Washington DC's handgun ban was struck down as the Supreme Court ruled on the Second Amendment.
• dc gun ban • gun ban overturned • supreme court • us supreme court • second amendment
Washington DC's handgun ban was struck down as the Supreme Court ruled on the Second Amendment.
• dc gun ban • gun ban overturned • supreme court • us supreme court • second amendment
A Custodial Conversation
A busy year is shaping up for the Supreme Court, as highly-anticipated decisions come tumbling down. Some rulings may be expected, while others may turn legal jurisprudence on its head. And some are just plain wrong...
• miranda • supreme court • legal jurisprudence
A busy year is shaping up for the Supreme Court, as highly-anticipated decisions come tumbling down. Some rulings may be expected, while others may turn legal jurisprudence on its head. And some are just plain wrong...
• miranda • supreme court • legal jurisprudence
A Judicial Revolution
A look at the recalcitrant Texas courts, particulary when it comes to death penalty cases - an area the state knows well.
• supreme court • death penalty • eighth amendment • equal protection
A look at the recalcitrant Texas courts, particulary when it comes to death penalty cases - an area the state knows well.
• supreme court • death penalty • eighth amendment • equal protection
A Little Less Free
The US Supreme Court decision in <i> McConnell v. FEC </i> whittles away at the freedom of speech.
• mcconnell v. fec • supreme court
The US Supreme Court decision in <i> McConnell v. FEC </i> whittles away at the freedom of speech.
• mcconnell v. fec • supreme court
A New Day
Georgia's highest court struck down electrocution as a method of execution. Why did it take so long? Take a look...
• united states supreme court • capital punishment
Georgia's highest court struck down electrocution as a method of execution. Why did it take so long? Take a look...
• united states supreme court • capital punishment
Am I Under Arrest?
A look at the Fourth Amendment's mandate for arrest. When is a person "seized" within the meaning of the Constitution? The Supreme Court took time to clarify just that.
• fourth amendment • supreme court
A look at the Fourth Amendment's mandate for arrest. When is a person "seized" within the meaning of the Constitution? The Supreme Court took time to clarify just that.
• fourth amendment • supreme court
An Education In Religion
Ohio's taxpayers are funding private, parochial education for some of Cleveland's needy. Compassionate gesture, or unnecessary trespassing on the First Amendment? The Court will decide. Get a preview now.
• united states supreme court • founding fathers • first amendment
Ohio's taxpayers are funding private, parochial education for some of Cleveland's needy. Compassionate gesture, or unnecessary trespassing on the First Amendment? The Court will decide. Get a preview now.
• united states supreme court • founding fathers • first amendment
Constitutional Oversight
As we hasten toward another election, the reality of the last one lingers like a dark cloud, as evidenced by a new presence. Those memories should strengthen our resolve to vote and to make every single one of them count.
• supreme court • americans • election
As we hasten toward another election, the reality of the last one lingers like a dark cloud, as evidenced by a new presence. Those memories should strengthen our resolve to vote and to make every single one of them count.
• supreme court • americans • election
Court OK's "Equal Opportunity" Sexual Harassment
The Supreme Court let stand a decision ruling that it is only the "discrimination," not the "sexual" that is prohibited by law. <img src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/5536/files/FLAG1.jpg" align="left">
• women • sexual harassment • gay • lesbian • bisexual
The Supreme Court let stand a decision ruling that it is only the "discrimination," not the "sexual" that is prohibited by law. <img src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/5536/files/FLAG1.jpg" align="left">
• women • sexual harassment • gay • lesbian • bisexual
Court Reflections
In anticipation of the new Supreme Court term, here are some thoughts about those who make the decisions.
• supreme court
In anticipation of the new Supreme Court term, here are some thoughts about those who make the decisions.
• supreme court
Courting Foreign Nationals
Thoughts about the state of the detainees residing at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba... They're finally getting their day in the big leagues, but will The Supremes step up to the plate and go to bat for these individuals? Time will tell...
• supreme court • due process • cert • federal courts
Thoughts about the state of the detainees residing at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba... They're finally getting their day in the big leagues, but will The Supremes step up to the plate and go to bat for these individuals? Time will tell...
• supreme court • due process • cert • federal courts
Dancing with Death
The death penalty, always a hot-button topic of conversation and debate, becomes a virtual boiling pot when the government takes someone's life in the absence of the commission of a murder. One of our sister states has entered the fray by ordering that a man's life be ended, after he brutally raped a young girl. Is the practice of killing without a killing, justice, or a dangerous waltz?
• death penalty • supreme court • eighth amendment
The death penalty, always a hot-button topic of conversation and debate, becomes a virtual boiling pot when the government takes someone's life in the absence of the commission of a murder. One of our sister states has entered the fray by ordering that a man's life be ended, after he brutally raped a young girl. Is the practice of killing without a killing, justice, or a dangerous waltz?
• death penalty • supreme court • eighth amendment
Defining Mental Retardation
Two years removed from a landmark decision, the legal system has a new battle it must face: how to define mental retardation.
• death • penalty • mentally • retarded • u.s.
Two years removed from a landmark decision, the legal system has a new battle it must face: how to define mental retardation.
• death • penalty • mentally • retarded • u.s.
Doctors And Executions: A Complex Question Of Medicine, Ethics, And Law
Some doctors are coming under fire for their participation in the administration of lethal injections. Is the practice ethical? Lately, difficult questions are being raised.
• death • penalty • doctors • ethics • executions
Some doctors are coming under fire for their participation in the administration of lethal injections. Is the practice ethical? Lately, difficult questions are being raised.
• death • penalty • doctors • ethics • executions
Enlightening Words
A bared breast has galvanized a nation into puritanical bliss; one in which 'morals' and 'decency' reign. Understandable, in that we have no other problems to address in our world. Will the foundation of our freedoms survive this onslaught? Those who are charged with administering fairness left a pretty solid roadmap to lead us out of the darkness...
• first amendment • supreme court • fairness doctrine
A bared breast has galvanized a nation into puritanical bliss; one in which 'morals' and 'decency' reign. Understandable, in that we have no other problems to address in our world. Will the foundation of our freedoms survive this onslaught? Those who are charged with administering fairness left a pretty solid roadmap to lead us out of the darkness...
• first amendment • supreme court • fairness doctrine
Flag Burning and the Constitution
A look at the Senate's effort earlier this summer to pass on a bill banning flag burning and the legal arguments against the flag desecration amendment.
• flag burning • flag desecration • house • senate • supreme court
A look at the Senate's effort earlier this summer to pass on a bill banning flag burning and the legal arguments against the flag desecration amendment.
• flag burning • flag desecration • house • senate • supreme court
Fruits Of Interrogation
The Supreme Court recently decided to affirm the constitutionality, and therefore, the importance of the <i>Miranda</i> decision as a protective tool in the criminal justice system. But did the Court skirt a more critical question? Ponder this...
• the supreme court • fifth amendment • sixth amendment
The Supreme Court recently decided to affirm the constitutionality, and therefore, the importance of the <i>Miranda</i> decision as a protective tool in the criminal justice system. But did the Court skirt a more critical question? Ponder this...
• the supreme court • fifth amendment • sixth amendment
Hate Crimes Legislation- Are They Constitutional?
This article looks at the current federal and state hate crimes legislation and examines the constitutionality of such laws.
• hate crimes • law • federal • state • judicial system
This article looks at the current federal and state hate crimes legislation and examines the constitutionality of such laws.
• hate crimes • law • federal • state • judicial system
It's All In The Name
Should you have to tell a law enforcement officer who you are? The Supreme Court tells us what to say.
• supreme court • fourth amendment • fifth amendment
Should you have to tell a law enforcement officer who you are? The Supreme Court tells us what to say.
• supreme court • fourth amendment • fifth amendment
Justice, Texas Style
The Supreme Court, busy as always this time of the year, will scrutinize no less that three Texas death penalty cases this term. This article shows you one reason why the Lone Star State is on the High Court's hotseat.
• death penalty • supreme court • justice
The Supreme Court, busy as always this time of the year, will scrutinize no less that three Texas death penalty cases this term. This article shows you one reason why the Lone Star State is on the High Court's hotseat.
• death penalty • supreme court • justice
Making a Point
Arundhati Roy,the Booker-winning novelist,recently went to jail to prove her point.
• contempt of court • supreme court
Arundhati Roy,the Booker-winning novelist,recently went to jail to prove her point.
• contempt of court • supreme court
Olmstead Victory or Defeat in disguise
A ruling which may hurt the disabled of America as well as those in other countries.
• olmstead • supreme court america • civil rights • employment • disabled
A ruling which may hurt the disabled of America as well as those in other countries.
• olmstead • supreme court america • civil rights • employment • disabled
One Nation Under God
A discussion of the whether the phrase "under God" is unconstitutional in the context of recitation as part of the Pledge of Allegiance.
• pledge of allegiance • under god • supreme court
A discussion of the whether the phrase "under God" is unconstitutional in the context of recitation as part of the Pledge of Allegiance.
• pledge of allegiance • under god • supreme court
Same sex marriages come to Canada
Recent provincial supreme court rulings have forced the federal government's hand in determining that yes, same-sex marriages will be legal in Canada, only the third country in the world to recognize such unions.
• supreme court • prime minister • jean chretien • same-sex • marriage
Recent provincial supreme court rulings have forced the federal government's hand in determining that yes, same-sex marriages will be legal in Canada, only the third country in the world to recognize such unions.
• supreme court • prime minister • jean chretien • same-sex • marriage
SHORT, FAT AND THIN: PRESIDENTS ARE HUMAN, TOO! (PART 2)
In the final part of his article, William Reynolds, the official village historian of Ossining, New York, finishes his talk on the shortest, thinnest and heaviest presidents.
• president • republican • progressive • bull moose • democratic
In the final part of his article, William Reynolds, the official village historian of Ossining, New York, finishes his talk on the shortest, thinnest and heaviest presidents.
• president • republican • progressive • bull moose • democratic
Speaking Judicially
Thoughts about a First Amendment case pending before the High Court, that addresses how far a candidate for judicial office can go (or will go) to win the seat. Necessary for voters to be in the know, or is speech taking a back seat to judical independence?...
• supreme court • first amendment
Thoughts about a First Amendment case pending before the High Court, that addresses how far a candidate for judicial office can go (or will go) to win the seat. Necessary for voters to be in the know, or is speech taking a back seat to judical independence?...
• supreme court • first amendment
Supreme Court Grants Habeas Rights
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.
• supreme court habeas corpus • guantanamo bay • justice kennedy justice scalia • guantanamo bay detainees • war on terror bush
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.
• supreme court habeas corpus • guantanamo bay • justice kennedy justice scalia • guantanamo bay detainees • war on terror bush
Supreme Court tosses Pooh case
Top court refuses to hear copyright appeal by Clare Milne, grand-daughter of Winnie the Pooh creator.
• winnie the pooh • lawsuit • supreme court • a.a. milne • disney
Top court refuses to hear copyright appeal by Clare Milne, grand-daughter of Winnie the Pooh creator.
• winnie the pooh • lawsuit • supreme court • a.a. milne • disney
The Defiant One
The separation of church and state takes center stage - again - in Alabama. That state's Chief Justice has refused to move a monument he placed on the grounds of the judicial building. The showdown has reached the halls of the United States Supreme Court. Who will prevail?
• first amendment • united states supreme court
The separation of church and state takes center stage - again - in Alabama. That state's Chief Justice has refused to move a monument he placed on the grounds of the judicial building. The showdown has reached the halls of the United States Supreme Court. Who will prevail?
• first amendment • united states supreme court
The International Perspective, Part 1
In this two part series, we will look at the issue of the death penalty from an international perspective, specifically how that perspective relates to the United States’ use and support of capital punishment.
• death • penalty • death penalty • u.s. • us
In this two part series, we will look at the issue of the death penalty from an international perspective, specifically how that perspective relates to the United States’ use and support of capital punishment.
• death • penalty • death penalty • u.s. • us
The Makings Of Justice
Who do you consider to be a great Supreme Court Justice? That depends on what you're looking for. Herein lies my suggestions for what it takes to become an extraordinary 'Supreme.'
• supreme court • constitution • chief justice
Who do you consider to be a great Supreme Court Justice? That depends on what you're looking for. Herein lies my suggestions for what it takes to become an extraordinary 'Supreme.'
• supreme court • constitution • chief justice
The Next Chief Justice
Clarence Thomas should be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
• clarence thomas • supreme court decisions • justice • chief justice
Clarence Thomas should be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
• clarence thomas • supreme court decisions • justice • chief justice
The political year that was
2003 was a banner year for change on the Canadian political and legal scene. Here some of the highlights are remembered.
• prime minister • chretien • politics • supreme court • same-sex marriage
2003 was a banner year for change on the Canadian political and legal scene. Here some of the highlights are remembered.
• prime minister • chretien • politics • supreme court • same-sex marriage
The Roberts Court
A look at how Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts dealt with major legal issues in his first year.
• supreme court • chief justice • john roberts • cases • law
A look at how Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts dealt with major legal issues in his first year.
• supreme court • chief justice • john roberts • cases • law
The Supreme Court by the Numbers
What does a statistical analysis of US Supreme Decisions tell us.
• us supreme court • lawrence sirovich
What does a statistical analysis of US Supreme Decisions tell us.
• us supreme court • lawrence sirovich
VIA Rail Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court of Canada has found that VIA Rail must make its Renaissance rail cars accessible to persons in wheelchairs. VIA has not yet replied.
• via rail • supreme court of canada • trains • wheelchairs on trains • council of canadians with disabilities
The Supreme Court of Canada has found that VIA Rail must make its Renaissance rail cars accessible to persons in wheelchairs. VIA has not yet replied.
• via rail • supreme court of canada • trains • wheelchairs on trains • council of canadians with disabilities
Welcome the Supremes
Prime Minister Paul Martin appoints two new Supreme Court justices. And the opposition is hopping made.
• supreme court • paul martin • constitution
Prime Minister Paul Martin appoints two new Supreme Court justices. And the opposition is hopping made.
• supreme court • paul martin • constitution
Welcome to the Wild, Wild West
British Columbia's provincial government introduces new legislation that effectively removes long-held legal rights of workers - and by extension, all citizens - in the interest of ending labour disruptions.
• liberal • gordon campbell • premier • supreme court • heu
British Columbia's provincial government introduces new legislation that effectively removes long-held legal rights of workers - and by extension, all citizens - in the interest of ending labour disruptions.
• liberal • gordon campbell • premier • supreme court • heu
What's In A Name?
Care to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger? Great. Let's start with introductions; you tell me your name, and I'll tell you mine...unless you're a police officer and I don't want to be bothered. Should I have to tell you anyway? The Supremes should have an answer for us shortly. In the meantime, check out the particulars....
• supreme court • constitutionality
Care to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger? Great. Let's start with introductions; you tell me your name, and I'll tell you mine...unless you're a police officer and I don't want to be bothered. Should I have to tell you anyway? The Supremes should have an answer for us shortly. In the meantime, check out the particulars....
• supreme court • constitutionality
Where The Candidates Stand, Part 2: The Republicans
Part 2 of 2. A look at the views and voting records of Republican candidate George Bush and his running mate Dick Cheney.
• death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Part 2 of 2. A look at the views and voting records of Republican candidate George Bush and his running mate Dick Cheney.
• death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Why The Evolving Standards Of Decency Will Spare Juveniles
Following its own method of determining relevance and decency, the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold a state ruling and thus banish the practice of sentencing juveniles to death.
• death • penalty • simmons • roper • juveniles
Following its own method of determining relevance and decency, the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold a state ruling and thus banish the practice of sentencing juveniles to death.
• death • penalty • simmons • roper • juveniles
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
• william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
• william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Disquieting News
Some of the darndest acts of stupidity make one wonder.
• legislative assembly • members of parliament • seat belt laws • taxi driver identification • gordon ward
Some of the darndest acts of stupidity make one wonder.
• legislative assembly • members of parliament • seat belt laws • taxi driver identification • gordon ward
A Downward Trend
The number of death sentences and executions in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. Are we witnessing a new trend?
• death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
The number of death sentences and executions in the U.S. has dropped in recent years. Are we witnessing a new trend?
• death • penalty • capital • punishment • u.s.
Abortion law may punish doctors
The Supreme Court agrees to decide if state's can rule in the matter of partial birth abortions
• partial-birth abortions • pro-choice • supreme court • roe vs. wade
The Supreme Court agrees to decide if state's can rule in the matter of partial birth abortions
• partial-birth abortions • pro-choice • supreme court • roe vs. wade
Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39
Smith, a billionaire's widow, faced suits on inheritance, baby's paternity
• anna nicole smith • playboy • hugh hefner • texas oil baron • j. howard marshall ii
Smith, a billionaire's widow, faced suits on inheritance, baby's paternity
• anna nicole smith • playboy • hugh hefner • texas oil baron • j. howard marshall ii
Anti-Racism Laws are Temporary
The nation's civil rights are constantly under attack. If we don't want to repeat history we must get informed NOW! If you want racism to be a thing of the past, read on.
• brown vs. board of education • supreme court • legislation • laws • racism
The nation's civil rights are constantly under attack. If we don't want to repeat history we must get informed NOW! If you want racism to be a thing of the past, read on.
• brown vs. board of education • supreme court • legislation • laws • racism
California and Gay Marriage
The California Supreme Court's decision affecting homosexuals' right to marry leaves many conservatives criticizing the case, again making gay marriage a campaign issue.
• california gay marriage • california supreme court • california constitution sexual orientation • california homosexual marriage • gay marriage john mccain
The California Supreme Court's decision affecting homosexuals' right to marry leaves many conservatives criticizing the case, again making gay marriage a campaign issue.
• california gay marriage • california supreme court • california constitution sexual orientation • california homosexual marriage • gay marriage john mccain
Challenging Hearsay Evidence
Information for lawyers handling probation revocation cases and dealing with hearsay issues in the State of Alabama.
• alabama • probation • probation revocation • hearsay • criminal defense
Information for lawyers handling probation revocation cases and dealing with hearsay issues in the State of Alabama.
• alabama • probation • probation revocation • hearsay • criminal defense