Category Archives: law

Report: Bush surveillance program was massive

Far beyond the warrantless wiretapping previously acknowledged. Continue reading

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SCOTUS draws the line: No warrantless school strip-search of 13-year-old for ibuprofen

But just barely — more serious drugs would have pushed a majority to allow it. Continue reading

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ACLU Sues Troy NY

My city sued for trumping up code violations to close controversial art display Continue reading

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New England is going pink

Maine becomes 5th state to legalize gay marriage Continue reading

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Justice Souter to retire

Best Papa Bush appointee ever leaving; Obama to get first SCOTUS appointment Continue reading

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Supremes strike down 1st amendment (again)

SCOTUS says "No naughty words! Even accidental ones! We'll wash your mouth out with soap!" Continue reading

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