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Justices Reverse 5th Circuit Ruling in Case Against Black Lives Matter Activist
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
On Monday the Supreme Court sent a case filed by a police officer against prominent Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson back to the lower courts -...
How Far Does the First Amendment Go to Protect Violent Speech?
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
The images of a mob of insurrectionists breaking into the United States Capitol building on January 6 are the type that won't be forgotten any time soon. But...
Merrick Garland Nominated for Attorney General
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
President-elect Joe Biden nominated a familiar name for U.S. Attorney General on Wednesday, January 6: Merrick Garland. A former prosecutor for the Department...
Supreme Court Starts 2021 Off With Some Big Cases (and Fiery Dissents)
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
Just a few weeks into the new year and there are already several big headlines coming out of the United States Supreme Court. From upcoming hearings to...
The Supreme Court Opted Not to Hear Emoluments Cases Against Trump: Here's Why
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
The Supreme Court declined to hear arguments over whether former President Trump violated the emoluments clause of the Constitution this week - and ordered...
Yes, Trump Can Be Charged With Inciting a Riot
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Donald Trump issued a video statement on Thursday, January 7, acknowledging that Joe Biden was the winner of the November election. While he admitted no...
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