In 2013, the US Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, removing provisions requiring mostly southern states with histories of discriminatory voting practices to submit new election regulations to the federal government for approval. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the opinion for the 5-4 majority, arguing that “things have changed … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Gutted Voting Rights Act Because of Faulty Data
A recent ProPublica article contends that the Supreme Court – the bastion of judiciary wisdom and purported neutrality – has rendered a number of decisions relying on falsified statistics and facts. In one 2013 decision, Justice Elena Kagan argued, in a unanimous opinion, that a signal from a drug-sniffing dog constitutes probable cause – meaning … [Read more...]
When is Gerrymandering Unconstitutional?
https://youtu.be/ADEflXCXouU?rel=0 From NPR, YouTube - Partisan gerrymandering has been going on for a long time, but now technology has made it easier for the incumbent party to hold its majority for longer. Now the Supreme Court is trying to decide how much is too much when it comes to partisan gerrymandering. NPR’s Nina Totenberg explains why … [Read more...]
Florida Supreme Court Says Referral Sources Are Legitimate Business Interests
Interpreting the state’s non-compete statute, the Florida Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that referral sources count as veritable business interests. This means that, after leaving a company, employees bound by non-compete agreements may no longer solicit referrals secured by the previous employer. The state’s highest court considered two … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Texas Voter ID Law
On August 23rd, a Federal Judge blocked a Texas law requiring voters to present some form of identification before voting. In her 27-page court order, Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ruled that the law (known as Senate Bill 5) was discriminatory against black people and Latinos. She found SB 5 to be an insufficient revision of the original legislation, … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Sides With Bush Administration in 9/11-Related Lawsuit
On June 19th, the Supreme Court rendered an opinion tightening restrictions on a person’s ability to sue federal officers for alleged constitutional violations. The case, Ziglar v. Abbasi, concerned a group of six men detained directly after the September 11th attacks. Just a few days after the 16th anniversary of 9/11, the Supreme Court’s decision … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Will Consider Partisan Gerrymandering in October Session
Proponents and opponents of partisan gerrymandering wait with bated breath for the Supreme Court to commence its October term, as Justices are set to hear arguments regarding the 2010 redistricting map in Wisconsin. The lower court has already deemed the map an unmistakable case of politically motivated gerrymandering that defies the Constitution. … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Will Consider Whether Partisan Gerrymandering Is Constitutional
The Supreme Court decided on June 19th that it would consider whether partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional, laying the groundwork for a potential overhaul of the electoral system in this country. The Court agreed to be briefed and hear arguments during the October term, adding that it would postpone the question of jurisdiction until the … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Decision Could Help Shift Funding Away from Public Schools
The Supreme Court ruled on June 26th that Trinity Lutheran Church should be included in a Missouri state program granting funds for playground resurfacing. Seven justices voted in favor of the church (though there were several concurring opinions), while Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayer dissented. Surprisingly, Justices Elena Kagan … [Read more...]
Sovereignty Doesn’t Extend to Tribal Employees, Supreme Court Rules
On April 25th, the Supreme Court ruled that, in civil cases involving American-Indian tribes, sovereign immunity does not include tribal employees when the tribal employee is the “real party in interest.” In Lewis v. Clarke, the defendant William Clarke rear-ended the plaintiffs, Brian and Michelle Lewis who were driving on a highway near, but not … [Read more...]
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