Law & Government
Drug Warriors in Retreat
At least when it comes to low-level, nonviolent drug offenders, both parties have lost their appetite for locking the cell and tossing the key.
GOP Rep. Dave Camp Won't Run for Senate in Michigan
One less potential rival for Justin Amash, should he decide to run
Okla. Attempt to Outlaw Shariah Ruled Unconstitutional
Would have forbid court form using international or Shariah law when deciding cases
Deputy Sues 911 Caller for Not Giving Adequate Danger Warning
Expecting danger at a 911 call? That's crazy talk!
Forfeiture Laws Turn Public Officials Into Profiteers
The lure of revenues has distorted police priorities as money-hungry agencies think more about grabbing property than about fairly applying the law.
Rep. Issa Threatens To Subpoena Treasury Department Documents on IRS Implementation of Obamacare
Says the IRS has failed to answer questions from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Phoenix Sued To Block Public Officials from "Pension Spiking"
The Goldwater Institute intervenes to block the expensive practice
House GOP Targets IRS's Lois Lerner's E-mails
Concerns she may have been using personal address for work-related correspondence
House Intel Committee Pressured to Explain Withholding of Key NSA Docs
Congress not provided with important information prior to Patriot Act renewal
TN Court Dumps Rule Classifying Statutory Rape Victims as "Accomplices"
Who was the victim, then?
Clapper Won't Be Overseeing Surveillance Review, Though That May Just Be a Small Comfort
A review of the NSA's surveillance managed by the executive branch can't really be called "independent"
Microsoft Sued over Surface RT Sales Numbers
Class action accuses company of providing misleading information
SC Gov. Nikki Haley to Run for Re-election
Will make formal announcement later in the month
Racism Claims in Paul Deen Suit Dismissed
Judge rules plaintiff didn't have standing to make that particular argument
Obama DOJ Also to Back Mandatory Minimum Reform Bill "Similar" to Rand Paul's
Senate Judiciary Chair Patrick Leahy and Republican Rand Paul already introduced a bill to reform mandatory minimum sentencing
Rep. McCaul Rejects Obama's Plan To Add Privacy Advocate to FISA Court
Thinks concern about civil liberties could delay waging war on terror
Zuckerberg's Immigration Group Defends Paul Ryan
Buying about $350,000 worth of TV time in the congressman's district
DOJ to Release Details on Time FISA Court Caught NSA Breaking the Law
Transparency, eventually, finally. After being sued, of course.
IRS Agent Says the Agency is Still Targeting Conservative Groups
Testimony released by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.)
Obama Says a Strong Military Depends on a Strong Economy
Says both are threatened by disagreements in Congress
Rep. John Lewis Praises Snowden's Act of 'Civil Disobedience'
Civil rights leader sees him following in footsteps of MLK, Gandhi, others
Illinois Governor Defends Legislator Pay Cut in Court
Legislators sued rather than overturning a veto that would've restored their pay
Congressional Republicans Planning for Anti-Washington Campaign in August
"Planning kit" sent to 234 House Republicans
