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Gitlow v. New York: From Radical Manifesto to Enduring Legal Legacy

The following is a discussion of the book Gitlow v. New York: Every Idea an Incitement. In his study, Marc Lendler opens up the world of American radicalism, traces the origin of the incorporation doctrine, which was addressed for the first time in this case, and the ebb and flow…

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Selected Opinion Summaries and U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments Published by Justia, Week Ending October 18, 2024

During the week ending October 18, 2024 we have received listings of 21  Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  17 Constitutional Law summaries, 39 Criminal Law Summaries,   1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 White Collar Crime Summary. This week we are also featuring 9 U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments received by…

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Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Expand the Use of DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases

“On Friday, October 4, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in Gutierrez v. Saenz, a case regarding death-sentenced Texas prisoner Ruben Gutierrez’s ability to sue the state for DNA testing in support of his innocence claim. The Court had issued a stay to Mr. Gutierrez on July 16, just…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending July 5, 2024

During the week ending July 5,, 2024 we have received listings of 33 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  26 Constitutional Law summaries, 62 Criminal Law Summaries,  3 Medical Malpractice Summaries,  1 intellectual property summary,   2 Internet Law Summaries  and  3 U.S Supreme Court Summaries . We plan is to continue…

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The 2023-24 Supreme Court That Was-And Wasn’t – A Perspective

During the last few days we have been almost totally immersed in matters related to our Supreme Court–both listening and writing. Witnessing all of the anxiety and concern about the need for a Court capable of both  lending stability and being a centerpiece in preserving our representative democracy, we began…

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Trump v. United States: Donald Trump is Entitled to Some Immunity from Prosecution

Trump v. United States: No.23-939. Argued April 25, 2024-Decided July 1,  2024. The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to substantial immunity from prosecution, delivering a major statement on the scope of presidential power. The vote was 6 to 3, dividing along partisan lines.…

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United States v. Rahimi Upholds a Law Unarming Violent Abusers

On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling in United States v. Rahimi (22-915), affirming the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which restricts firearm possession by individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders. The decision came in an 8-1 vote, with Chief Justice Roberts writing…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week ending June 21, 2024

During the week ending June 21, 2024 we have received listings of 38 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  19 Constitutional Law summaries, 51 Criminal Law Summaries,  3  Medical Malpractice Summaries,  4 intellectual property cases,   2 Internet law cases and 4 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 15, 2024

During the week ending June 15, 2024 we have received listings of 33 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  29 Constitutional Law summaries, 58 Criminal Law Summaries,  1 White Collar case summary.  6 intellectual property cases, 4 Copyright summaries 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries received on 6/14 and 3 U.S. Supreme…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 7, 2024

During the week ending June 7, 2024 we have received listings of 36 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  35 Constitutional Law summaries, 69 Criminal Law Summaries,  2 White Collar case summaries.  1 Medical Malpractice Summary,  2 intellectual property cases, and 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue…

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