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An Abridgement of Constitutional RightsPublic officials need to take seriously their oath to uphold the Constitution. Just as important, the people of the United States, charged with electing these officials to public office, should spend time on this exercise.
Retired teacher 75, brutalized by Houston police officerA retired Houston school teacher (who just happens to be Black) is suing the Houston Police Department (that just happens to be in Texas), saying she was the victim of police brutality.
Immigrants sue feds over 2007 raidTen New Haven residents intend to file a lawsuit today against federal immigration agents and officials, accusing them of violating constitutional rights during the raids in New Haven on June 6, 2007.
Americans Must Defend Constitutional Rights from Foreign AttackI am a United States citizen on trial in Canada for exposing a situation at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario that threatened the lives and welfare of Canadians and Americans alike. My book "The Dunces of Doomsday," published in the U.S.
Gun-toting soccer mom found shot deadA soccer mom who gained national attention when she openly carried a loaded gun to her 5-year-old daughter's game is shot dead along with her husband, police said.
Gun-toting soccer mom, husband found deadA soccer mom who gained national attention when she openly carried a loaded gun to her 5-year-old daughter's game was shot dead Wednesday along with her husband, police said.
Tobacco stores deal with FDA ban on flavored cigarettesOn September 22nd, flavored cigarettes were banned by the Food and Drug Administration from distribution in the U.S.
Lawyers try to stop second execution attemptLawyers plan state and federal lawsuits and a request to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland to stop next week's unprecedented second execution attempt of a man whose lethal injection failed on Tuesday.
In law school they teach you to appreciate issues on all levels, from different viewpoints.
White House Requests That Americans Report On Each Other If They Oppose Heath-Care Bill, Even In "Casual Conversations" With Others If you see anybody publicly opposing President Obama's plan to implement a government-centric overhaul of the health care system, the White House wants you to report that person (or persons) ASAP.
Student cleared after refusing to stand for pledge to flagThe Lafourche School Board has cleared the disciplinary record of a Thibodaux High student who was punished after he refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance earlier this year.
Doesnt everybody know that we overcame racism when we passed the Civil Rights Act? Or wait...was that supposed to be the function fo the 13th, 14th and 15th Post-Civl War amendents?
Child Rapist Gets 1 YearSome prosecutors and judges make deals with child molesters according to this article and throw citizens in jail for 12 years who injure or kill an animal, even if it's accidental without mercy in my opinion as a long time court watcher.
Judge: Immigrants' rights violated in raidsFederal agents violated the constitutional rights of four illegal immigrants in raids two years ago in New Haven, Conn., a federal judge has ruled.
Hundreds of Pa. juvenile convictions reversedPennsylvania's highest court overturns hundreds of juvenile convictions issued by a corrupt judge accused of taking millions of dollars in kickbacks to send kids to privately owned detention centers.
While Obama and the US Congress refuse to hold Bush-era torturers accountable, a Spanish judge fights for accountability and uncovers more US atrocities.On Friday, I wrote a piece for AlterNet on how the Obama administration is continuing to use a notorious military police unit at Guantanamo that regularly brutalizes unarmed prisoners, despite Obama's pledge to uphold the Geneva Convention.
This is a highly debated subject here in America. I can't seem to even turn on the radio or read the news without hearing disrespectful music and comments toward others, or having to deal with more crap dished out by agencies that exist solely for the purpose of censoring others.
http://ccrjustice.org/This is the website for the Center for Constitutional Rights. Please register and get their alerts AND WRITE TO YOUR CONGRESSMEN. The site makes it easy by providing pre-formatted letters you can send with just a click.
Judge bars drug tests for students in band, chess clubJudge Monica Marlow ruled that the random testing would probably be found to be a "serious invasion of privacy" that violates students' constitutional rights against unreasonable search and seizure.
The speech police at UNLVProposed policy is an abomination -- kill it entirely
F.B.I. and States Vastly Expand DNA DatabasesLaw enforcement officials are vastly expanding their collection of DNA to include millions more people who have been arrested or detained but not yet convicted.
Fan fights NY Yankees 'God Bless America' ejectionNEW YORK (AP)—A baseball fan who says he was ejected from Yankee Stadium by police after he left his seat to use the bathroom during the playing of "God Bless America" sued the New York Yankees and the city on Wednesday.
Budget cuts to delay Iowa gay marriagesThe Iowa Supreme Court is delaying the date when same-sex couples can begin filing for marriage licenses because of budget cuts.
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