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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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SCOTUS Stops Disclosure of Donald Trump’s Financial Records
by DONALD SCARINCI on December 3, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted President Donald Trump’s request for a stay in Trump v. Mazars...
Supreme Court to Consider Copyright Suit of the Decade
by DONALD SCARINCI on November 28, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to consider Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc., which has bee...
Investigatory Power of Congress Under McGrain v. Daugherty
by DONALD SCARINCI on November 25, 2019
In McGrain v. Daugherty, 273 U.S. 135 (1927), the U.S. Supreme Court held that Congress’ power of...
