U.S. Supreme Court

The Pledge of Allegiance is back. Never went away, you say? Yeah, but you've never seen it like this before, especially if you're no longer in the throes of primary education. Check out what's new - again.

What would the Supreme Court say to a defendant who complains about being chained before twelve jurors, who must decide his fate? That's too bad, or you've got cause to fuss? Read on.

The Texas legislature has walked on water. Not really, but by passing a law that gives capital-case juries an option of life without parole, they've ventured into the land of miracles. Look and see.

It's the tale of a murderer who refused to cooperate in his own defense. His attorney takes to the track anyway and runs with a guilty plea. Was he acting unconstitutionally? Look and see.

Texas is once again in the Supreme spotlight.This time, the Lone Star is showing off a dime's worth of commandments. The Ten Commandments. It's a hot topic in the current clime, and the Noble Nine have jumped into the fray. Here's the scoop.

When the Supreme Court decided that the use of race in forming laws or policy demands strict scrutiny in its review, they meant it - even for those unfortunate incarcerates. Yep, read this.

Mulling over a recent Supreme Court case that decides the constitutionality of a dog sniff during a routine traffic stop. Fourth-Amendment safe or beyond protected activity? Take a look.

A look at the recalcitrant Texas courts, particulary when it comes to death penalty cases - an area the state knows well.

In anticipation of the new Supreme Court term, here are some thoughts about those who make the decisions.

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.