Indiana had impressive turnout at its Democratic primary this week despite the April 28th US Supreme Court ruling that upheld the state’s voter photo identification requirement. (See US Legal Reporter April 28th … Continue reading “Effects of Indiana Voter Photo Identification Law”
Category: Constitutional Law
Odyssey Marine, Louis Montgomery (Updates)
Two interesting matters that have been dormant for some time, worthy of an update. Odyssey Marine v. Spain update: A report in El País newspaper has revealed that the 500,000 coins … Continue reading “Odyssey Marine, Louis Montgomery (Updates)”
D.C. Handgun Ban to Supreme Court?
The District of Columbia is appealing the cancellation of its handgun ban by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (opinion, background). If the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case … Continue reading “D.C. Handgun Ban to Supreme Court?”
Seattle School District: “Brown” Turned Upside Down
Seattle School District will widely (and correctly) be viewed as a substantial weakening of the desegregation famously mandated by Brown v. Board of Education’s denunciation of the “separate but equal” doctrine. … Continue reading “Seattle School District: “Brown” Turned Upside Down”
BONG HiTS 4 JESUS: A Closer Look
It’s the final week of this term of the Supreme Court, and some big decisions have come down the pipe this week with the last batch to follow tomorrow. I … Continue reading “BONG HiTS 4 JESUS: A Closer Look”
(Update) Louis Montgomery: Outraged Octogenarian (new Video)
Good article and excellent video from Jason Kotowski writing for The Bakersfield Californian showing the painted wall and more. I am coming around to the understanding that the subject wall is … Continue reading “(Update) Louis Montgomery: Outraged Octogenarian (new Video)”
(Update) Outraged Octogenarian: Whose Fence Was It Anyway?
This story has some legs in California. Any of these three links should work for the video: http://www.kget.com/mostpopular/story.aspx?content_id=69d2f9b3-ac17-4472-9fb7-09d351703540 http://www.kget.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=17879 http://www.kget.com/mediacenter/?videoId=17879 The video accompanies a brief report that the accused, Louis … Continue reading “(Update) Outraged Octogenarian: Whose Fence Was It Anyway?”
Deputy Pole-Axed by Outraged Octogenarian. Paint Roller as Deadly Weapon?
…I’d say only if it killed you. This story (which is real, to my knowledge) is too good to pass up, and includes some interesting legal issues. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. … Continue reading “Deputy Pole-Axed by Outraged Octogenarian. Paint Roller as Deadly Weapon?”
The Real ID Act of 2005
For many years the state issued driver’s license has been used as the de facto standard for identification in America. Unfortunately, the process of issuing driver’s licenses varies from state … Continue reading “The Real ID Act of 2005”
Justices Align Strangely in 5-3 Assertion of Federal Sovereignty
Some observations from Watters vs. Wachovia Bank, N.A. The United States Supreme Court, in a 5-3 decision, held today that Wachovia Mortgage Company – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wachovia National Bank … Continue reading “Justices Align Strangely in 5-3 Assertion of Federal Sovereignty”
