D.C. Threatens to Punish Manufacturers for Failing 'Flushability' Standards It Won't Define
The 'Do Not Flush' fight provides a perfect case study in arbitrary regulation and government incompetence.
Fifth Amendment
Should the Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Face Federal Charges?
Although SCOTUS says otherwise, trying Jeronimo Yanez again for the same shooting would effectively be double jeopardy.
Montana Supreme Court Cites Biggie Smalls, N.W.A., Scarface
A man who faced federal distribution charges argued the state's possession prosecution was double jeopardy.
Florida Man Jailed 180 Days for Not Giving Police His iPhone Password
He gave them a password, but police say it doesn't work.
Neil Gorsuch Sympathizes With Drug Dealers
The SCOTUS nominee plumbs the peculiarities of prohibition in cases involving imitation pot and medical marijuana.
Meet the Community in Louisiana Where Police Throw People in Jail First and Then Investigate
Justice Dept. threatens intervention to stop unconstituional 'investigative holds.'
DOJ Uses Vague Court Request to Try to Demand People Unlock Any Fingerprint-Locked Phones
Amid debate over encryption access, feds try to just sneak right through.
After Arresting Driver for Silence, Cops Tell Her She Has a Right to Remain Silent
New Jersey state troopers said declining to answer a question is a crime.
If You Want to Keep Your Phone Contents Secret, Perhaps Don't Use a Fingerprint Lock
Unlike passcodes, judges seem willing to force cooperation with authorities for access.
Here's Why the ACLU Is Suing the Government over the No-Fly List—and Winning
You'd think our constitutional expert of a president would have a better grasp of 'due process.'
Databases: Violating the Rights of Muslims and Gun Owners
Something else Donald Trump and Democrats have in common
Donald Trump Loves Land Grabs
The billionaire developer's broad view of eminent domain is good for him but bad for property rights.
Raisins, the Supreme Court, and Food Freedom
The Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause now protects you from government programs that steal your food.
Supreme Court Gets Another Chance to Kill Crazy Raisin Regulations
The implications reach far beyond just raisins.
Anything You Don't Say Will Be Used Against You
California just decided your silence sounds awfully guilty.
Cali Supreme Court: Suspect's Silence Can Be Used to Demonstrate Guilt
Not when it's a cop of course lol
The Best Defense Your Money Can't Buy
Prosecutors disarm defendants by freezing their assets.
Christie Official Held in Contempt over Bridge Scandal
Pleaded the Fifth rather than answer state legislative committee questions
Supreme Court Restores Death Sentence in Kansas Murder Case
Defendant argued Fifth Amendment violation for being forced to submit to mental health testing
The Best Defense Your Money Can't Buy
How prosecutors disarm defendants by freezing their assets
Miranda Issues Raised in Colorado Mass Killing Case
James Holmes wasn't read his rights for two hours after capture
North Carolina Allows Students Legal Representation in University Disciplinary Hearings
Usual suspects worried
Former Mass. Chemist Accused of Faking Drug Tests Wants Her Statements to Police Thrown Out
Claiming Fifth Amendment was violated
Feds Crack Hard Drives of Child Porn Suspect Who Refused to Give Password
Had become a Fifth Amendment showdown
4 Reasons to Reject Federal Charges Against George Zimmerman
Obama wants us to respect the jury's verdict. He should too.
Feds Worry Defendant in Forced Decryption Case Will Forget Passwords
Well, he will certainly try to now, won't he?
House Committee Mulling Whether Lois Lerner Actually Invoked Fifth Amendment
Said she was innocent first
IRS Staffer Pleads Fifth During Questioning About Contracts
Accusation that he helped his friend secure them
Supreme Court Rules Fifth Amendment Has to Actually Be Invoked
Better brush up on those constitutional protections if you want to use them
Judge Halts Decryption Order in Child Porn Case
Man faced jail unless he opened hard drives for review
