Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring. Donald Trump, aided by a pliant and hypocritical Senate Republican caucus, will fill his seat, … [Read more...] about Will We Miss Justice Kennedy?
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Justice Kennedy Retires. That Means One Thing.
I have a lot of feelings about Justice Kennedy's retirement. I'm angry. Angry at Republicans who stole a seat away from President Obama. Angry at … [Read more...] about Justice Kennedy Retires. That Means One Thing.
3 Reasons Why Even The Narrow Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision is Bad
The Supreme Court's decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop has to be described as narrow. It answered none of the major doctrinal questions raised by the … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why Even The Narrow Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision is Bad
Gays Can’t Have Their Cake, SCOTUS Rules: ANALYSIS
Today, the Supreme Court got it wrong. In a 7-2 decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, with Justices Breyer and Kagan … [Read more...] about Gays Can’t Have Their Cake, SCOTUS Rules: ANALYSIS
The False and Insulting Argument About Hitler, Guns, and the Jews
Yesterday, I responded to conservatives' legal argument that the Second Amendment, which the Supreme Court has read to sort of create a right for … [Read more...] about The False and Insulting Argument About Hitler, Guns, and the Jews
The Second Amendment Does Not Prohibit Reasonable Gun Control Laws
Take a look at the Second Amendment. It provides that “a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of … [Read more...] about The Second Amendment Does Not Prohibit Reasonable Gun Control Laws
Victories Like This Week’s Big Arizona Gay Parenting Ruling are at Risk if We Lose SCOTUS Justice Anthony Kennedy
The Supreme Court of Arizona recently held that a statute granting legal parental rights to a man if his wife gives birth to a child during their … [Read more...] about Victories Like This Week’s Big Arizona Gay Parenting Ruling are at Risk if We Lose SCOTUS Justice Anthony Kennedy
Trump’s Transgender Military Ban is Still Unconstitutional
Donald Trump’s tweet proposing a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military is set to become policy. The necessary memo, outlining … [Read more...] about Trump’s Transgender Military Ban is Still Unconstitutional
In Court Brief, Trump Administration Says Anti-Gay Discrimination OK Under Federal Law
Once again showing his true anti-queer colors, the Trump Administration's Department of Justice just filed a brief in an ongoing case at the Second … [Read more...] about In Court Brief, Trump Administration Says Anti-Gay Discrimination OK Under Federal Law
Wasting No Time, Hawaii Challenges Trump’s Travel Ban Rules
Wasting no time, the Attorney General of the State of Hawaii has challenged Trump's cruel and rigid guidance on family relationships implementing the … [Read more...] about Wasting No Time, Hawaii Challenges Trump’s Travel Ban Rules