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Month: March 2013
Supreme Court to Take on Age Discrimination: Madigan v. Levin
Now that the same-sex marriage oral arguments are in the rear view, it is time to focus on the remainder of the 2013 term. While the remaining cases may not be as groundbreaking, there are a number of significant constitutional issues for the Supreme...
Will Same-Sex Marriage Decision Impact Wider Equal Rights Concerns?
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to consider two high-profile cases on same-sex marriage, speculation is running rampant. While the justices have agreed to take on the controversial issue, it is unclear how far ranging its decision will be. Give...
Government Wiretapping Escapes Court Review: Clapper v. Amnesty Intl. USA
The U.S. government’s use of high-tech surveillance technology on American citizens has been a hot topic for debate in recent weeks. However, in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision, at least one top-secret national security program will not...
First Supreme Court Sniff Test Goes to the Dogs: Florida v. Harris
The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided one of two cases involving the reliability of man’s best friend to “sniff out” evidence of criminal activity. The Court ruled 9-0 in favor of the dog. The Facts of the Case K-9 Officer Willi...
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Supreme Court Tackles Bridgegate Scandal and Four Other Cases
by DONALD SCARINCI on January 21, 2020
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Kelly v. United States, the criminal case...
Supreme Court Kicks Off Second Half of 2019-2020 Term
by DONALD SCARINCI on January 16, 2020
The Supreme Court is back in session, with the justices returning from their winter break on Januar...
Separation of Powers Under Morrison v. Olson
by DONALD SCARINCI on January 14, 2020
In Morrison v. Olson, 487 U.S. 654 (1988), the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the independent counsel pr...
