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Supreme Court to Consider Treaty Power in Bond v. United States
The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a case involving a jilted wife who attempted to poison her husband’s lover. While the facts of Bond v. United States sound like they come straight from a soap opera, the justices will likely tackle so...
United States v. Miller: Which Side of the Gun Debate Does It Support?
As discussed last week, legal challenges are sure to follow any new gun control legislation enacted by Congress or the states. In addition to District of Columbia v. Heller, courts will also likely look to the earlier decision of United States v. Mil...
Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Gun Control? District of Columbia v. Heller
The recent tragedy in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, has reignited the debate over the most effective means to deter gun violence. As the President Obama and Congress begin to tackle the controversial issue of gun control, they will undoubtedly look to the...
Supreme Court Justice Refuses to Block Contraceptive Mandate
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was already back to work on the day after Christmas. In fact, she made headlines when she denied an emergency request to block the Affordable Care Act’s “contraceptive mandate,” which will require qualifyin...
The Supreme Court’s Top Cases of 2012
From the Affordable Care Act to immigration, the U.S. Supreme Court tackled a number of high-profile issues in 2012. This post offers a look back at some of the most important cases of the past year and how they may change the legal landscape for man...
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SCOTUS Wraps Up Oral Arguments for the Term
by DONALD SCARINCI on May 17, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court has concluded its oral arguments for the October 2021 Term. The justices hea...
SCOTUS Rules Censure of Elected Board Member Didn’t Violate First Amendment
by DONALD SCARINCI on May 10, 2022
In Houston Community College System v. Wilson, 595 U.S. ____ (2022), the U.S. Supreme Court held th...
Supreme Court Breach Is Not the First Involving Roe v. Wade
by DONALD SCARINCI on
The recent disclosure of Justice Samuel Alito’s decision purporting to overturn Roe v. Wade is ar...
