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Bradley Johnson Banner Order Does Not Violate First Amendment
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a public school district did not infringe on a math teacher’s First Amendment free speech liberties by...
Know When to Fold? Atlanta False Affidavit Warrants Nevada Venue
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
What happens en route to Vegas, can establish jurisdiction in Vegas, according to a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision this week. Federal law enforcement...
Ninth Cir: Benefit Denial Discriminates Against Gay Couples
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This week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an Arizona law limiting benefits for same-sex domestic partners violates the Equal Protection Clause....
Use of Deadly Force Justified in Rapper's Fatal Shooting
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A rap career can lead to a hard knock life; just look aspiring California rapper Almighty Aziz, the victim of a fatal shooting by Santa Clara Police. Almighty...
Santa Clara University Law School Celebrates Centennial with 9th Circuit
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First, it was the University of Montana School of Law; now it's Santa Clara University Law School's turn. Santa Clara University Law School is turning 100 and...
Too Fast and Furious? U.S. Attorney Gone, ATF Director Reassigned
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Two of the government masterminds behind Operation Fast and Furious have been pushed out of their jobs amid continuing outcry over the Bureau of Alcohol,...