Supreme Court OK’s new lethal injection drug
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court holds that midazolam is a sufficient lethal injection substitute, and consequently does not violate the Eighth Amendment. ...[Continue Reading]
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#LoveWins: So what happens now?
After a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of gay marriage nationwide, where will the focus be for the LGBTQ movement? ...[Continue Reading]
24-hour waiting periods: an “undue burden” or a minor inconvenience?
Civil rights groups across Florida have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction in response to a new law that will impose a 24-hour waiting period on women seeking abortions after they receive “informed consent.” ...[Continue Reading]
The end of “one person, one vote”?
U.S. Supreme Court will decide if representation should reflect the number of eligible voters or overall population ...[Continue Reading]
Elonis v. United States: SCOTUS Determines Mental State is Necessary to Distinguish the Bad Acts From the Innocent
In another 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States chooses to withhold First Amendment analysis in this true threats case, but instead held that 18 U.S.C. § 875(c) requires a defendant intend to communicate a threat to be guilty of communicating threats via interstate commerce. ...[Continue Reading]
A win for religious rights—North Carolina magistrates can opt-out of marrying same-sex couples
North Carolina legislature overrides Governor Pat McCrory’s veto of the anti-gay religious freedom bill ...[Continue Reading]
Voir Dire Vindication
A three-decade-old murder conviction is challenged on a potential Batson violation ...[Continue Reading]
EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.: SCOTUS rules for motive over knowledge
UPDATE: In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States holds that Title VII does not require an employer to have actual knowledge of a potential or current employee’s religious practice. ...[Continue Reading]
To close or not to close? That is the Supreme Court’s question for Mississippi
SCOTUS to weigh in on Mississippi’s targeted regulations meant to shut down abortion clinics. ...[Continue Reading]
Men can lactate too: breastfeeding mom loses discrimination case
No discrimination where breastfeeding mother feels forced out of her job ...[Continue Reading]
UPDATE: Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers Can Be Inferred
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Young v. UPS on March 25, 2015. ...[Continue Reading]
Statutory Construction of Four Key Words to Decide the Fate of the Affordable Care Act
What does it mean for a health insurance exchange to be "established by the state?" ...[Continue Reading]
States elect to stay executions following controversy over lethal injections
States such as Pennsylvania and Florida have recently elected to halt executions over concerns about the drugs used in lethal injections, but not without opposition from lawmakers. ...[Continue Reading]
Teeth Whitening Case a Win for Non-Dentists
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a Fourth Circuit case allowing business owners to offer teeth whitening services without a dentistry license. ...[Continue Reading]
Affordable Care Act Subsidies Under Attack
If the Supreme Court rules against the ACA's subsidies in King v. Burwell, many Americans could lose their health insurance. ...[Continue Reading]
