Opposing Viewpoints: The Second Amendment Oct 3, 2008
Rather, constitutional rights have to be balanced against other rights. Many Second Amendment fundamentalists seem to forget this point. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial? Oct 3, 2008
Among the questions raised were whether defendants in military commission proceedings enjoy basic constitutional rights; whether the military judge hearing the case was biased; whether unlawful command influence had tainted the proceedings (in particular, whether the timing of the case was chosen "in the service of political ends"); why the courtroom translation was so faulty; whether defense counsel would be granted reasonable access to communicate with their clients -- and why a group of... (Salon)
Human rights first Sep 25, 2008
President George Bush and Congress must carefully balance the need for heightened security with the need to protect the constitutional rights of Americans. " Of course, these sane voices were ignored when the US government passed the Patriot Act which vested law enforcement agencies with extraordinary new powers. One is not underestimating the danger of terrorism, nor is one against using all the government's resources against it. But the methods must be consistent with the letter and spirit of... (India Times, India)
Neo-Nazis seek permit for march in Jefferson City (1527) Sep 25, 2008
ODF wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:39 AM:" nospinzone wrote on Sep 24, 2008 7:36 PM:no one has the right to do things that hurt , harrass or make fun of others, and thats what they stand for. The absolutely DO. Please show me a Constitutional Amendement/Freedom that protects you from having your feelings hurt! You can't, because one doesn't exists.Thousands of proud Americans have died for these idiots to have the right to spout their hate on the street. If you do not like it, then don't attend, but... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Court: Monitoring Muslims constitutional Sep 25, 2008
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan issued its ruling in cases brought by several men who claimed their constitutional rights were violated. The program was put in place after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Mine hearing canceled Sep 25, 2008
Taylor said that was a violation of residents' constitutional rights. Taylor said, "It is a fine thing that the citizens of this area have such fine legal minds at their disposal, such as Fourth Scoufos and Mike Daffin. I encourage all who live outside the one mile requirement to join Mr. Daffin in this fight for equality. I would also encourage the City of Sallisaw to demand their city commissioners vote to join this action also in an effort to see that it's citizens are heard.". (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Revenge of the Bitter Gun Owners Sep 25, 2008
The line, meant to reassure gun owners, highlights his peculiar view that the extent of an American's constitutional rights depends on where he lives. The specifics of Obama's views may turn out to be less important than the sense that he's an urban sophisticate who is unfamiliar with firearms and does not even understand the gun control laws he supports. (Townhall.com)
Moore puts latest movie on the Web for free Sep 25, 2008
Illegal wiretapping and the Patriot Act has robbed U.S citizens of their freedoms and constitutional rights. Through all this the mainstream press has acted as nothing more than the propaganda arm of the White House. (Toronto Star)
Exonerated Marine to sue Murtha Sep 25, 2008
Noah Geary, a Washington County lawyer representing Mr. Sharratt, said his client will file suit today in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh accusing Mr. Murtha of violating his constitutional rights as well as slander for statements about the Haditha incident. A 1:30 p.m. news conference has been planned to announce the suit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Court: Monitoring Muslim visitors was legal Sep 25, 2008
The appeals decision came in response to challenges by five men who claimed their constitutional rights were violated when they were ordered deported. The court upheld the constitutionality of the program and upheld four of the deportation findings. (USA Today -- News)
Does Paulson's Bailout Bill Violate the Constitution? Sep 25, 2008
On the other hand, courts are especially skeptical of laws that preclude judicial review of claimed violations of constitutional rights. For example, the Supreme Court's decision this summer involving the Guantanamo Bay detainees, , held that the Bush administration's effort to deny the detainees access to federal court by taking away their right to the writ of habeas corpus was unconstitutional. (Slate)
ACLU alleges Conn. inmate is being force-fed Sep 24, 2008
McGuire said the force-feeding violates Coleman's constitutional rights. He said Coleman's hunger strike amounts to political speech and that the Connecticut Constitution provides more protection for such symbolic speech than the US Constitution. (Boston Globe)
In the New Term, High Stakes for the High Court Sep 24, 2008
And, in Ashcroft v. Iqbal, No. 07-1015, the justices will decide whether government officials have qualified immunity from a suit brought by a former prison inmate, arrested in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, alleging abuse and violations of his constitutional rights while confined. . (Law.com)
Union rep: Not all fired at Neb. plant were Somali Sep 24, 2008
In Rage's view, the company has overstepped its bounds and is infringing on workers' constitutional rights. He hopes the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, or perhaps its federal counterpart, will step in. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
U.S. to drop Marines' contempt case Sep 24, 2008
Phantom Fury'The men invoked their constitutional rights against self-incrimination after they were called to testify at Nazario's trial in Riverside, east of Los Angeles. The three men belonged to a squad involved in vicious house-to-house fighting in Fallujah during "Operation Phantom Fury." Prosecutors allege that the Iraqis were slain after being captured in a house. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Muslim Leader Says Plant Should Investigate, Not Educate Sep 24, 2008
Rage alleges the company has overstepped its bounds and is infringing on workers' constitutional rights. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Barnetts appeal to top court denied Sep 24, 2008
And Roll rejected Hardy s contention that the Barnetts could not be charged with violating the plaintiffs constitutional rights of equal protection under the law, because they interfered with their right of interstate travel. Write a Comment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Gay-lesbian titles donated to Wasilla Library Sep 24, 2008
I want in wrote on Sep 23, 2008 10:04 PM:" I have some old vintage erotica and beastiliaty books to donate. Let's put them in the new Weird West Wing Section of the library. I'm sure there will be lots of donations under our constitutional rights that will allow this. ". MPetrelis wrote on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM:" Even though there have been a few nasty messages posted, especially about burning books and disparaging my line of employment, I'm proud to live in a country with free speech... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
ACLU says inmate being force fed Sep 23, 2008
McGuire said the force feeding violates Coleman's constitutional rights. He said Coleman's hunger strike amounts to political speech and the Connecticut Constitution provides more protection for such symbolic speech than the U.S. Constitution. (Newsday)
South Africa:Mbeki Attacks 'Unfair and Unjust' Court Ruling Sep 23, 2008
Mbeki said he believed that if Nicholson's findings were left unchallenged it would violate his constitutional rights. Nicholson declared that the decision taken by the NPA last December to prosecute African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma was invalid. (allAfrica.com)
Lowest-rated EMMYS ever... Sep 23, 2008
Just watch- if Matt Damon's films suffer, he'll say it is unfair because he was only exercising his constitutional rights ... Only EVIL people try to disarm innocent Americans - infringing and openly attacking our constitutional rights. (The Drudge Report)
Checkpoints just aren't effective Sep 23, 2008
It's good for show, but with the hundreds of police man hours, and their cars standing still and the near violation of constitutional rights, is it worth it. I would like to see all drunk and drugged drivers off the road. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ohio voters warn Obama on gun control Sep 22, 2008
Mr Disney says middle Americans are typically freedom-loving people who take their constitutional rights seriously, and Senator Obama is a threat to those rights. "Mr Obama is a threat to the second amendment and he's a threat to many things in terms of how we run our lives," he said. (ABC Online)
Music executive producers reject security device Sep 22, 2008
The Music producers appealed to lawmakers to respect their constitutional rights as private sector stakeholders and leave them to device their own mechanisms to protect their creative works from piracy and counterfeiting, just like other IP owners, and rather encourage law enforcement agencies to support and collaborate with them to nip these crimes in the bud. They finally called on GAPI leadership to adhere to good governance practices by consulting members before issuing statements in their... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Few Limits Proposed for Treasury Sep 22, 2008
While Congress can block review of discretionary decisions under a statute, it can't stop lawsuits claiming violation of constitutional rights. Under the draft legislation, claimants apparently would be barred from suing on grounds that the Treasury Department undervalued their assets or didn't fairly consider a seller's situation, Mr. Levy said. (Wall Street Journal)
FPL plant protest stays peaceful Sep 21, 2008
"Our goal is to ensure a peaceful demonstration, recognizing the constitutional rights of the demonstrators while allowing commerce to flow freely," Major Rich Jenkins of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said beforehand. The protesters were under similar orders, as organizers with the Everglades Environmental Coalition had billed the event as "peaceful" and "family-friendly" with the hope of broadening their support base and attracting a larger turnout than ultimately materialized. (The Palm Beach Post)
Federal jury awards inmate $295,000 over moldy cell mattress... Sep 20, 2008
Jury: Lousy bedding violated Wisconsin felon's constitutional rights. SEPTEMBER 19--A Wisconsin man serving time for reckless homicide yesterday was awarded $295,000 by a federal jury that found the inmate's constitutional rights were violated when he was forced to spend two months sleeping on a moldy, waterlogged mattress. (The Drudge Report)
McCain and Palin Sep 20, 2008
this is regarding the 500 million dollars of ear marks they are going to Veto if they get elected. But what they don t tell you those 500 million dollars of ear marks, help communities with these short fall, with school money, police stations, firehouses, parks and recreations infrastructures like bridges and roads and those 500 million dollars of ear marks help create job in your communities and around the United States and Missouri. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
REGION: Minutemen look to expand free speech lawsuit Sep 20, 2008
"We have uncovered an active conspiracy to obviously deny our clients their constitutional rights," he said. "This deserves to be punished.". (North County Times)
Justices Consider Rights Issues Sep 20, 2008
The justices seemed especially animated by the banner case, hardly able to let one another finish a thought before proposing another hypothetical message that may -- or may not -- be protected by the court's 1969 decision that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.". The case involves former Juneau high school student Joseph Frederick, who unfurled his 14-foot banner at a parade off school grounds as the Olympic torch was... (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
Mayor did the right thing (23) Sep 20, 2008
If you look at this episode as the greatest threat to your Constitutional rights in the last eight years you just haven't been paying attention ... net wrote on Sep 18, 2008 11:58 PM:" another bright light sining down from the pages of the Sonoma I/T...sheesh....and, no, Mayor Sanders is not dumb...hence her vote to NOT allow free and open elections. Why should she run for office if she doesn't have to? And yes, this is a threat to our Constitutional rights....if you think otherwise....keep your... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
FERC approves Bradwood LNG plant Sep 20, 2008
gimpy wrote on Sep 19, 2008 5:20 AM:" It is time for the people of this entire country who have been FERC'ed to bring this issue to the attention of the nation. This agency doesn't abide by federal law. Our constitutional rights have been eroding at an alarming rate, but when it suddenly affects you personally it makes it all the more clear that a change is needed in our nation's capitol. I, for one, will not stand for this! The power in this country is supposed to belong to the people and it's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Man who drove at protesters gets probation Sep 20, 2008
I hope this does not have a chilling effect on people to use their constitutional rights to protest, he said. J. Harry Jones: (760) 737-7579. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Former bus driver gets 20-year term Sep 19, 2008
He said when defendants enter into plea agreements, they waive whatever constitutional rights the state includes in the agreements and that defendants can accept or reject them. And based on Hayakawa's testimony, Del Rosario said he believes "the impetus for the defendant seeking to change his plea was his dissatisfaction with the sentence or his family's dissatisfaction with the sentence.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 18, 2008 Sep 19, 2008
"THATWhen we fight a war based on multiple LIES,When we allow Congress to hand GWB our Constitutional Rights on a platter,WE have lost our freedom.Regards, Alf. Alf wrote on Sep 18, 2008 4:24 PM:Actually, "VOR" at 12:47PM, while "Ron" more often than not does cut and paste (and can't or won't spell worth a s...),"Reardon" (almost) always uses quotes and credits that which he quotes.He also quotes himself from his other writings.I know this because I've met the man and checked out some of his... (North County Times)
Obama reclaims poll lead Sep 19, 2008
Our civil, Constitutional rights are being usurped and rendered null by the criminal regime sworn to uphold it. The George W. Hitler regime has lied to the nation and to the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Enough is enough: Broun back-out shows it's time for Saxon Sep 19, 2008
Our constitutional rights are being trampled by politicians who swore an oath to uphold them ... Our constitutional rights are being trampled by politicians who swore an oath to uphold them. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Editorial: Day of infamy left us era of uncertainty (Sept. 11) Sep 19, 2008
Lyman wrote on Sep 11, 2008 9:50 AM:" Every word written so far about 9-11 can be condensed down to just one: "Treason"Until the criminals responsible for these murders and the subsequent and premeditated emasculation of our constitutional rights and the rule of law are punished, our democracy can never be restored. ". dmonk wrote on Sep 11, 2008 1:17 PM:" Lyman, I agree. The truth will emerge one way or another. ". (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Request to remove sex education book from library denied Sep 19, 2008
Based on the information he does have, Trinks said, constitutional rights may be involved and that thus far library staff and board members have made the "right choices" following the process that is in place. "This was the first I had heard of it. It does bring up certain interest about constitutional rights, the town's obligation to disseminate all information and a parent's right not to have a child exposed to it," said the mayor. (Windsor Journal, CT)
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Palin: Library censorship inquiries 'Rhetorical' Sep 19, 2008
its hard to believe wrote on Sep 7, 2008 4:03 PM:" the amount of people willing to give up our rights. And on "what ifs" to beat all. America is doomed because of the idiots that think our constitutional rights are pick and choose. Jefferson had it rights concerning an uneducated public. Wake up people, what rights are you willing to give up next? ". Brent wrote on Sep 7, 2008 2:59 PM:" Heaven forbid that the librarian would be questioned...I guess it is above her. That library by the way is the... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Enfield takes it to the street Sep 18, 2008
"We are supposed to at least discuss it, but I like to do something visual." Lockard's fourth-graders, along with those in Jeffrey Glazer's and Mandy Meyer's classes, designed and created double-sided signs describing different constitutional rights that they will carry on the march. "The great part about it is that people driving by will see it and wonder what is going on, so we are raising awareness as well," Lockard said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Law clinic concerns local D.A. Sep 18, 2008
"My biggest concern is that you're talking about criminal charges and someone's constitutional rights," Madeira said. "Those are paramount, and that's why it's so important that that supervision from a lawyer is there.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Students speak out on Constitution Day Sep 18, 2008
The Willard Preacher had competition yesterday as students stood nearby and read passages from banned books to celebrate their Constitutional rights on Constitution Day. Throughout campus, students read books and articles from the Constitution while standing near "writers blocks" -- black geometric structures students were encouraged to write their opinions on with chalk. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Statement on the Second Amendment Enforcement Act Sep 18, 2008
Congress's proposal guarantees the Constitutional rights of law-abiding individual Americans living in the District of Columbia to keep and bear arms. The President wants to sign the bill this year and urges the Senate to take action on the House-passed bill as quickly as possible to ensure that the residents of the District are able to exercise their Second Amendment rights in a robust and meaningful way. (White House News Releases)
MARGARET HUANG: On Constitution Day, we should worry about our civil liberties Sep 18, 2008
But we have less to celebrate today because the Bush administration has so tarnished our constitutional rights ... In reality, these efforts have resulted in a steady erosion of constitutional rights and civil liberties for people living in this country. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Rosenberg sons come to terms with seeing parents as spies Sep 18, 2008
Robert's daughter Rachel is a lawyer with the Center for Constitutional Rights. In 2004, Michael's daughter, Ivy, produced a documentary about the case, "Heir to an Execution." In that film, Michael recalled the other day, he said he was "perfectly happy to live with the ambiguity" about the case. (International Herald Tribune)
Ed Wilde: McCain-Palin offer nothing new Sep 18, 2008
But let's expand the list of things that need fixing in Washington: A budget deficit of more than $400 billion, medical costs out of control, financial institutions failing, people losing houses and jobs, no coherent immigration policy, environmental problems ignored, a shortage of medical support and other assistance for returning veterans, foreign policy in disarray, constitutional rights being trampled, funding for education being cut. Most of these problems can be laid at the door of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Constitution Day: 221-year-old document binds Americans together Sep 17, 2008
September 17, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Keesten Hanks practices a rap as part of a special prograrm for fifth-graders studying the Constitution at Clark Elementary School on Tuesday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Catholic bishops of India warn anti-Christian violence could spread Sep 17, 2008
The heightened attacks on Christians, their dwellings and places of worship in different parts of the country are the manifestation of the growing intolerance of certain sections of society that blatantly defy the constitutional rights of the citizens of this country. We ask them to desist from such provocation of religious minorities in India and follow a path of dialogue and dignified approach to sorting out any social, religious and political issues. (Catholic News Agency)
Good Morning Cedar Valley -- Sept. 17 Sep 17, 2008
--- The University of Northern Iowa will celebrate Constitution Day today with a lecture by Jules Lobel, vice president of the Center for Constitutional Rights and professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh. It will take place at 7 p.m. at the Curris Business Building on the UNI campus. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Alleged fake lawyer worked terrorism-related case Sep 17, 2008
In the Florida case, Jayyousi claimed the government violated his constitutional rights by ordering him to serve his sentence in a special unit that imposes tight restrictions on visitors and communications. U.S. District Judge Marcia Cooke rejected those arguments. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Anwar has enough MPs but delays takeover deadline Sep 17, 2008
1) HINDER or prevent the MPs from acting in accordance with their conscience, constitutional rights and independent judgment. 2) INVOKE the Internal Security Act to detain the MPs or any other current Pakatan MPs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Anti-United Nations measure stalls in House vote Sep 17, 2008
And with the very recent vote in Congress to NOT name English as the National Language, you can be guaranteed that the socialist elite will make sure that we are well segregated as the language gap continues to grow in the new 'North American Union". Bravo to the legislators here in Montana who voted no to this fanatical idea of Rick Jore's to help solidify even a small part of this great nation against the new world order that is on the way very soon!! Losers. M wrote on February 25, 2007 4:43... (Yahoo News -- United Nations)
Letters to the Editor (Published Sept. 16) Sep 17, 2008
zeitgeist wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:40 AM:" During the 2004 Republican convention in NYC, police arrested almost 2000 people "pre-emptively", held them without charges for the duration of the convention, then released them. Predictably, many of these folks sued for false arrest and won settlements costing the City of NYC tens of millions of (taxpayer) dollars. Part of the security contract for this year's convention between the city of St. Paul and the Republican National Committee stipulated that... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
State trooper sued over death (3844) Sep 17, 2008
Gerry Ogle, who had two children with Larocco, alleges in her lawsuit that Lantz violated Larocco's constitutional rights by using excessive force to subdue him. Ogle, of Washburn, Mo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The royalty treatment Sep 16, 2008
If not, it may violate the constitutional rights of those who bought work before the law took effect. But if the royalty is restricted to new works, most artists would receive nothing for decades. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Judge Upholds Student's Suspension for Fake MySpace Page Sep 16, 2008
In Tinker, the justices famously held that students and teachers do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate" and prohibited suspensions of students for wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. But Munley found the more appropriate Supreme Court decision to apply was the 1986 decision in , in which the justices upheld a suspension imposed on a student who used "an elaborate, graphic, and explicit sexual metaphor" during a speech... (Law.com)
Anwar claims more than 31 MPs will cross over to Pakatan (updated) Sep 16, 2008
1) That Barisan does not hinder or prevent the MPs from acting in accordance with their conscience, constitutional rights and independentjudgement. 2) That the Barisan government should not invoke the Internal Security Act to detain the MPs or any other current Pakatan MPs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Interrogator Says Bin Laden Driver Heard Sept. 11 Briefing Sep 16, 2008
But he has also ruled that some basic constitutional rights do not apply to Hamdan in this proceeding. More on washingtonpost. (Yahoo News -- Terrorism & 9/11)
Attorney's lawsuit slashed in court Sep 16, 2008
But judging by a Monday hearing before U.S. District Judge Oliver W. Wanger, it will be tough for McGinnis to prove his constitutional rights were violated, as he alleges ... McGinnis says the Sheriff's Department's actions violated his constitutional rights. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Riviera judge slams saggy pants ban Sep 16, 2008
However, not at the expense of ones constitutional rights ... However, not at the expense of ones constitutional rights. (The Palm Beach Post)
City approves new ethics guidelines for officials, staff Sep 16, 2008
Bullock said he felt any prohibition on a council member or board member attending a public meeting or even speaking on a matter that did not present a conflict would violate that person s Constitutional rights of assembly and speech. Bullock said he was not aware of any other ethics ordinance with such a provision. (Boerne Star, TX)
Police seek input on strategic plan to curb crime, aid Lodi Sep 16, 2008
"WE must respect their "CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS"! Well, "Illegals have no such Constitutional protections. " They have invaded our country, sucking our countries benefits dry, evade contributing full taxes, breed babies like roaches in a desperate attempt to evade DEPORTATION and fill our prisons and jails, costing us millions and millions more! The POLICE KNOW exactly who the law breaking illegals are! The schools know the adresses of illegal children! The Social Security Administration knows... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Suspected terrorist challenges Canadian detention Sep 15, 2008
In a challenge filed in Federal Court on Friday, Hassan Almrei argues that his lengthy incarceration violates his constitutional rights, Toronto lawyer Lorne Waldman told The Canadian Press. "It's seven years and we're saying it's unconstitutional," Waldman said, speaking from Argentina. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Shielding Palin from media hurts voters Sep 15, 2008
timbrackett wrote on Sep 14, 2008 1:30 PM:" the media is very important, and when the media tells me how important they are i consider it good reporting. i always look for the truth from the media. the media is so important, in fact, that one of the constitutional rights is freedom of the press. that's pretty important. also, this is an excellent article. ". chester11 wrote on Sep 14, 2008 1:59 PM:" They oughta be important, eswloo. They used to be. There was a time in this country when... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
