Congress passed the Stored Communications Act to address a gap that the Fourth Amendment would not fill. The Stored Communications act protects personal info stored on electronic devices.
The EPA challenges must start in federal district courts, despite federal government arguments that they should go directly to appeals courts.
The police officers had probable cause to arrest the D.C. partygoers, and they would have had immunity too.
Artis v District of Columbia, a case argued in the October 2017 term. Check out our post for an easy-to-navigate infographic that breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision.
. The Supreme Court preserves the traditional meaning of the word “toll,” giving Artis enough time to file the claims.
The Supreme Court ruled on the historical Roe v Wade case in 1973. The ruling deemed access to safe, legal abortion was a fundamental right under the US Constitution. But, when can the state ban abortions because of a concern for prenatal life? Check out our latest post and explainer infographic for details.
The Supreme Court gives North Carolina line-drawers temporary relief while they appeal a political gerrymandering challenge.
Did McCoy’s lawyer have the right to overrule McCoy’s choice to plead innocent?
Can the appeals court judges serve on both the military court and the civil court? Petitioners argue no, and that their appeals should be voided.
6 Supreme Court cases argued this term relating to civil rights, voting rights and unlawful detention.
Does the service advisor at a car dealership get overtime pay?
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