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Does Alabama’s New Execution by Nitrogen Gas Violate the Eighth Amendment?
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Alabama says nitrogen hypoxia is the new humane way to kill someone on death row. But federal courts recently took a closer look at what that actually means...
Why SCOTUS Strengthened the SEC’s Power to Force Repayment
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
The Supreme Court has strengthened the ability of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force securities‑law violators to give up their ill‑gotten...
SCOTUS Allows Alabama’s Contested Map to Stand for 2026
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Alabama has repeatedly defended congressional maps that lower courts have held dilute the power of Black voters, prompting a Supreme Court test of how much...
D.C. Circuit Blocks Trump’s Trans Ban for Troops, Not Recruits
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
If you’ve been following President Donald Trump’s efforts to push transgender people out of the military, you know federal courts across the country have been...
SCOTUS Re‑Draws the Line Between Habeas and Compassionate Release
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
When federal prisoners ask courts to revisit old convictions, the first question is not just who is right, but which statute they are allowed to use. A recent...
Is Your Voiceprint Protected? Amazon’s Biometric Privacy Battle in Illinois
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
“This call may be monitored for quality and security purposes.” It’s a pretty commonplace line for companies to use, but behind that canned line lies a complex...
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