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Floyd vs City of New York: NYPD's Controversial Stop and Frisk Is On Trial

Floyd vs City of New York: NYPD's Controversial Stop and Frisk Is On Trial

Jill Maxwell in Courts 6 hours ago

The evidence of paints an appalling picture of government-sanctioned racial targeting in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and the use of race as a proxy for criminal activity.

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Does the First Amendment Cover Your Right to Wear a "F*ck Cancer" Shirt in a Mall?

Does the First Amendment Cover Your Right to Wear a "F*ck Cancer" Shirt in a Mall?

John Mathew in Courts 6 hours ago

Two girls were kicked out of the King of Prussia Mall for wearing hats that said "F*ck Cancer." Do individuals reserve the right to remove people for inappropriate attire citing property rights?

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Can Canada Prevent Muslim Women From Wearing the Niqab in Court?

Can Canada Prevent Muslim Women From Wearing the Niqab in Court?

Marie-Jeanne Berger in Courts 6 days ago

Muslim women are allowed to don the niqab to court, if they can prove their religious beliefs.

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Jodi Arias Verdict: Will She Get the Death Penalty?

Jodi Arias Verdict: Will She Get the Death Penalty?

Gabriel Rodriguez in Courts 6 days ago

As the Jodi Arias murder trial moves to its final stage of drama, the jury must decide if they recommend she get the death penalty. A case full of sex and violence may finally be closed.

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Fisher v. University Of Texas: SCOTUS Decisions Will Be a Turning Point For Our Nation

Fisher v. University Of Texas: SCOTUS Decisions Will Be a Turning Point For Our Nation

Edward Williams in Courts 1 week ago

The Supreme Court will soon hand down its decision in Fisher v. University of Texas, and affirmative action will be changed in the United States regardless of who wins.

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AP Scandal: Could the Justice Department's Seizure Of AP Phone Records Be Completely Legal?

AP Scandal: Could the Justice Department's Seizure Of AP Phone Records Be Completely Legal?

Gabriel Rodriguez in Courts 1 week ago

If you review the law, it is quite possible that, while being morally outrageous, the subpoenas of the Associated Press' phone log records was entirely legal.

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Steven Thomas: Judge Rules in Favor of Bible-Quoting Cheer Squad

Steven Thomas: Judge Rules in Favor of Bible-Quoting Cheer Squad

Alyssa Farah in Courts 1 week ago

In a victory for free speech, a Texas judge ruled that cheerleaders who inscribed biblical verses on their banners at football games were acting within their constitutional rights.

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Plan B Ruling: Judge Defies the Obama Administration by Refusing to Block Ruling

Plan B Ruling: Judge Defies the Obama Administration by Refusing to Block Ruling

Gabriel Rodriguez in Courts 1 week ago

A judge has refused to stay a decision on universal access to the emergency contraceptive, Plan B. He went as far to as so say that the whole situation was politically motivated.

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