Understanding the Law
Explaining court cases, statutes, and executive actions across the country, providing valuable analysis of the facts and legal impact on the public.
An Oregon woman diagnosed with terminal cancer has chosen to end her life by taking doctor-prescribed life-ending drugs, reigniting the debate on the legality and ethics of physician-assisted death.
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The White House claims there is no war against ISIS without combat troops on the ground. The death of a young Marine in the Persian Gulf complicates that position.
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Justin Ross Harris says his young son's death in a hot car was accidental. Prosecutors say it was murder.
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President Obama is using two decade-old congressional authorizations to justify military action against ISIS. Today's Congress is considering taking that power away.
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President Obama and his administration are relying on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) as grounds for American involvement in Syria and Iraq.
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The recent overhaul of Rule 702 of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence has the potential to lead to a flurry of appeals.
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The Court's unanimous decision in the June 2014 Noel Canning case found President Obama's January 2012 recess appointments unconstitutional.
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Women's colleges face tough choices about whether to accept and retain transgendered students.
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Now that more than fifty percent of undergraduate students are women, what is the purpose of female-only higher education?
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McCutcheon v. FEC protects the political speech of the wealthy, but will the voice of the general public be lost?
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As the anti-vaccination movement gains momentum in the United States, doctors are weighing the pros and cons of continuing to see unvaccinated patients.
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The introduction of E-cigarettes has spurred litigation by those pushing back against attempts to ban and regulate their use.
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Senator Rand Paul’s suit against the NSA likely faces difficult constitutional and procedural hurdles.
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Airbnb is an online service and mobile application that allows users to connect by opening up their homes to temporary visitors. It is a quick way to profit, but conflicting state law may put a quick stop to the popular service.
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