What do attorneys do when forced to advocate for positions that they personally oppose?

Mar 12, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

The recent dilemma faced by Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel regarding the state’s new restrictive abortion ban reflects one faced by attorneys everyday: How do you argue for a position that you’re against?

Today in 1948: The Supreme Court invalidates religious instruction in public schools

Mar 8, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

On March 8, 1948, the Supreme Court ruled that public schools may not institute a religious instruction curriculum on public school grounds during school hours.

Hot Docs: Transgender woman did not commit “fraud” by identifying as female, lawsuit claims

Mar 7, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

A transgender student who was expelled from a college for stating that her gender was “female” has filed suit against it, claiming that she did not commit “fraud”

Is it illegal to “unlock” your phone? Why?

Mar 6, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

The U.S. Copyright Office recently labeled as copyright infringement the modification of one’s phone to allow it to switch wireless carriers. Is it truly illegal and why?

Secret international government surveillance? Not our problem, says SCOTUS

Mar 4, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

In its recent Clapper v. Amnesty Int’l ruling, the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to government surveillance of international communications on standing grounds, finding that the alleged injury wasn’t a “certainty”

Today in 2005: The Supreme Court rules death sentences for juvenile offenders as unconstitutional

Mar 1, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

On March 1, 2005, the Supreme Court ruled in Roper v. Simmons that the imposition of the death sentence on offenders under 18 at the time of their crime is unconstitutional.

Justice Kennedy proves difficult to pin down in Shelby County oral arguments

Feb 28, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

During oral arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, Justice Kennedy proved difficult to predict, making comments that suggested he was in favor of striking down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, but others saying the opposite.

Hot Docs: SCOTUS to decide whether Fifth Amendment protects against testimony by court-ordered psychiatrist

Feb 27, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will decide whether the Fifth Amendment protects against the state’s use of testimony from a court-ordered psychiatrist that evaluated the defendant.

Lawsuit: Parents claim yoga in gym class promotes Hinduism

Feb 25, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

A group of parents recently filed a lawsuit against a California school district claiming that the district’s implementation of a yoga curriculum strongly promotes Hinduism.

Today in 2005: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Kelo v. City of New London

Feb 22, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

On February 22, 2005, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Kelo v. City of New London, with both sides arguing for different definitions of “public use”.

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