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  1. D

    SCOTUS rules that cop's ignorance of law is a valid excuse for traffic stops and searches

    So now a 'reasonable suspicion' of breaking a law doesn't even require a cop to know the law he's 'suspicious' about a person breaking. The whole legal basis of traffic stops just went out the window thanks to SCOTUS. 4th is on its last legs...
  2. JustinTime

    SCOTUS says employers don't have to pay for time in security lines

    http://http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/09/us-usa-court-workers-idUSKBN0JN1P820141209 SCOTUS rules 9-0 in favor of Amazon and against employees who spend up to a half hour a day waiting in security lines at Amazon processing facilities. What are you opinions? A lot of people think this...
  3. Carlybee

    SCOTUS to hear new challenge on Obamacare

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a new challenge to President Barack Obama's health care law — a case that threatens subsidies that help millions of low- and middle-income people afford their health insurance premiums. The justices said they will review a federal...
  4. wizardwatson

    Gay Marriage Headed to SCOTUS: States have rights? Wuh?

    Well, the tsunami of societal institutionalizing of gay marriage has hit a snag. Got some disagreement at different federal appeals courts. State constitutional bans on gay marriage upheld in todays ruling...
  5. phill4paul

    Stopping the Innocent: SCOTUS Edition

    http://gamso-forthedefense.blogspot.com/2014/10/stopping-innocent-scotus-edition.html
  6. presence

    How the Supreme Court Protects Bad Cops

    http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/opinion/how-the-supreme-court-protects-bad-cops.html?_r=0
  7. aGameOfThrones

    Supreme Court social media rap-lyrics case brings Eminem into the fold

    http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/08/supreme-court-social-media-rap-lyrics-case-brings-eminem-into-the-fold/
  8. T

    CA Supreme Court rules silence can be used against suspects

    More: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/court-silence-can-be-used-against-suspects
  9. jllundqu

    SCOTUS: Obama Recess Appointments Unconstitutional

    ::Breaking:: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20140626/us-supreme-court-recess-appointment-801860b033.html
  10. Occam's Banana

    The Mythology of the Supreme Court

    The Mythology of the Supreme Court http://mises.org/daily/6750/The-Mythology-of-the-Supreme-Court Ryan McMaken (13 May 2014) The Supreme Court’s recent decision on prayer at government meetings reminds me that Supreme Court “season” is upon us, and for the next two months or so, we can expect...
  11. Lucille

    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Major Second Amendment Case

    So there was a split in the circuit court's decisions, and they declined to resolve it. They must be waiting for team blue to load SCOTUS with some more gun-grabbers before they take any more 2nd amendment cases. http://reason.com/blog/2014/05/05/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-major-seco
  12. Anti Federalist

    Obama scores rare environmental victory at Supreme Court

    The Gowned Clowns strike again. Regulation Without Representation. Obama scores rare environmental victory at Supreme Court http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/29/us/supreme-court-epa/ (CNN) -- A key part of the Obama administration's green policies received surprisingly strong Supreme Court...
  13. Origanalist

    Cronyism At Its Finest, U.S. Government Arguing Against Aereo Before SCOTUS

    The United States Supreme has begun hearing arguments over whether or not streaming company Aereo can continue to share broadcast content with customers without paying a fee to broadcasters. The case is American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. v. Aereo, Inc.. The nation’s highest court has now...
  14. D

    SCOTUS signs off on traffic stops solely based on anonymous 911 calls

    Ah yes, the infamous 5-4 ruling in favor of more police powers. "You were so close to keeping your rights....so close. Better luck next time." http://www.npr.org/2014/04/22/305993180/court-gives-police-new-power-to-rely-on-anonymous-tips
  15. jct74

    Ron Paul on Ukraine situation, SCOTUS campaign finance ruling, and whether he misses congress

    Ron Paul on The Alan Colmes Show 4/2/14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG85yRcK8zE
  16. Matthew5

    SCOTUS Strikes Down Limits on Overall Federal Campaign Contributions

    http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/us/politics/supreme-court-ruling-on-campaign-contributions.html
  17. aGameOfThrones

    Supreme Court rules severance payments are taxable

    http://news.yahoo.com/supreme-court-says-severance-payments-taxable-142117425--finance.html
  18. aGameOfThrones

    SCOTUS doesn't know diddly about national security. Truly stupid my court has the last word.

    http://finance.yahoo.com/news/scalia-hints-nsa-surveillance-going-110214589.html
  19. Anti Federalist

    Supreme Court Appears Ready to Rule for Police in Deadly Car Chase

    Within the law, perfectly justified, no recourse. Supreme Court Appears Ready to Rule for Police in Deadly Car Chase Qualified immunity will likely be extended to officers who used deadly force. Damon Root | March 5, 2014...
  20. Lucille

    "Best Amicus Brief Ever" Written by P.J. O'Rourke Submitted to SCOTUS (re First Amendment)

    "Best Amicus Brief Ever" Written by P.J. O'Rourke Submitted to SCOTUS (re First Amendment) :) Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand. --Mark Twain http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/ClaireWolfe/2014/03/05/oh-this-is-funny/ http://abovethelaw.com/2014/03/best-amicus-brief-ever/
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