Supreme Court May Put an End to Government's Raisin Takings
The justices consider an "outdated" New Deal-era farm control law.
Civil Liberties
Judge Strikes Down NYC Transit Rules Requiring ID in Subways
Also affirms right to take photographs without police confrontation
Judge Allows Cincinnati Stun-Gun Death Case to Go Forward
Civil rights lawsuit in death of mentally ill man in confrontation with police
Man Proven Innocent After 20 Years, but Still Stuck in Prison
Problems over a parole violation 25 years ago
Ex-Cop in Washington State Convicted for Assault of Mentally Ill Man
In the fourth-degree
Video Released in Fatal Police Shooting in Schenectady, Was Ruled Justified
Gun was pulled on cops off-camera and recovered some distance from the body; "why the fuck did you do that?" heard being asked by one cop
Texas Civil Liberties Group Suing for Records Related to Gang Checkpoints
The city of San Juan not complying with FOIA according to the South Texas Civil Rights Project
Is Anarchism Socialist or Capitalist?
A new defense of libertarian anarchism makes the case that the philosophy belongs on the left.
Brazilian Doctors' Council Backs Legalization of Abortion During First 12 Weeks of Pregnancy
Legislation currently being debated in the Brazilian senate
Judge to Hear Arguments Against Arizona's Illegal Immigrant Driver's License Ban
Lawyers say the federal government has the authority to regulate immigration which cannot be overturned by Gov. Brewer's executive order
More Civilians to Have Web Behavior Scanned in Cybersecurity Program Expansion
Thanks to an executive order
Indian Media Will be Able to Cover Gang Rape Trial
Had been banned from the courtroom by a court order
NRA Launches Lawsuit Challenging NY's Recent Gun Control Law
Claim the SAFE Act is unconstitutional
Court Upholds Maryland Gun Carry Permit Law
Rejects argument that Second Amendment extends beyond home
Mayor Bloomberg Is Trying to Create Prohibition Lite
Bloomberg and his confederates have effectively nudged thousands of smokers and shopkeepers into criminal behavior.
Majority Supports "Path to Citizenship"
More than 60 percent favor a way for illegal immigrants to remain
Judge Blocks Lifetime Network from Showing Movie
Even prohibits them from promoting movie based on real-life murder case
Microsoft Reveals Police Requests for User Data
Only complied in two percent of cases
Legal Experts Fret That 3D Printers May Render the Law Impotent
That's the whole friggin' idea
