Pentagon Shooting Suspect Dies of Injuries Mar 5, 2010
Scroll Left Scroll Right. Police say Man Calmly Took Out Gun, Started Shooting Near Checkpoint; 2 Police Injured but Not Seriously. (CBS News -- World)
Marijuana petitioners clash with ACLU over legalization effort Mar 5, 2010
"The State v. Fry case has now proven to us we have no constitutional rights in the state of Washington.". Sarich is among local marijuana activists at odds with the ACLU, citing a lack of communication between the organization and the citizens. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Wisconsin bike Trek sues Marin wine Trek Mar 5, 2010
Prompted by the U.S. Supreme Court's counter-revolutionary ruling on campaign finance, five prominent legal scholars will be poring over the question, "Do corporations have constitutional rights?" Not only does it relate to the infamous Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission case, but also what could be a rising tide of criminal prosecutions of Great Recession-tainted corporations, and increased government oversight of Wall Street and beyond. Panelists include former U.S. Appeals Court... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Supreme Court Debates Whether States Can Ban Guns Mar 4, 2010
These activists were enthusiastically joined by liberals, who see overruling the Slaughter-House Cases as the key to declaring all sorts of new constitutional rights, from government-run healthcare to environmental rights to abortion to same-sex marriage ... Scalia correctly pointed out that using the Due Process Clause was a deeply-flawed approach (for a host of legal reasons), but that its the way the Court had done it for a century, so why would they want to completely overhaul how... (Townhall.com)
Judge dismisses lawsuit against officer Mar 4, 2010
The city and Maton responded that Maton had acted reasonably and did not violate Mothersbaugh's constitutional rights. Casper, like Maton, claimed it acted under "qualified immunity," which protects government officials from being sued over their official acts so long as they did not violate someone's clearly established rights. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
'Right To Bear Arms' Means Just That Mar 4, 2010
lawyer who won the Heller case, has expanded the argument to include the 14th Amendment, adopted in 1868 to prevent infringement on constitutional rights by states and others concerned about newly freed slaves owning firearms. Introducing the 14th Amendment to Congress, Sen. (Investors Business Daily)
COLUMN: Out of respect, take the pledge to stop using the 'R-word' Mar 3, 2010
Honest Citizen wrote on Mar 2, 2010 3:35 PM:" Thought Police Strike again. Soon everyone will be suffering censorship. Even the politically correct should find it impossible to communicate without offending someone and finding themselves in legal turmoil. You can not legislate respect for one another by trampling on constitutional rights of free speech, and thoughts. It only makes them go underground and increases their hatred. Nothing has gotten better. It just uses the shadows. " ... " Thought... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
In appeal, lawyer asserts genocide teaching skewed Mar 3, 2010
A well-known Boston civil rights lawyer argued yesterday that state educators violated the constitutional rights of Massachusetts public school students and teachers by censoring legitimate arguments disputing that the mass slaying of Armenians in the First World War era was genocide. Appearing before the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in a closely watched legal challenge, Harvey A. Silverglate contended that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education bowed to pressure from... (Boston Globe)
Teacher Punished for Distributing Jack London Essay on 'Scabs' Can Sue Mar 2, 2010
U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan in Trenton ruled last week that history teacher Robert Cowan can pursue a claim that his constitutional rights were violated when he was suspended for placing copies of "The Scab," a pro-union essay attributed to London, in three colleagues' mailboxes at Carteret High School in 2008 ... Such immunity permits public officials to take reasonable discretionary actions -- even mistaken ones -- that don't clearly violate statutory or constitutional rights. (Law.com)
2 sides file pile of paperwork in Prop. 8 case Feb 28, 2010
8's "express and stated purpose ... was to strip gay and lesbian individuals of constitutional rights" they had won in the state court, plaintiffs' lawyers said. They said Yes on 8 campaign messages "echoed fears that children must be 'protected' from gay and lesbian people.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Justices may expand gun laws Feb 28, 2010
"We are aware of the problem of handgun violence in this country," Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority, "but the enshrinement of constitutional rights necessarily takes certain policy choices off the table.". Since that ruling, Justice Sonia Sotomayor has replaced the retired David Souter. (AZCentral -- News)
* Genetic property rights on trial Feb 28, 2010
Those who oppose genetic patents claim that they also deny US constitutional rights, making this the first time a genetic patent has been challenged on human rights grounds. As so often happens in biotechnology, what looks at first like an abstruse technical issue raises many questions that cut to the core of our humanity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ruling favors district in speech lawsuit Feb 26, 2010
According to her lawsuit, six violations of Griffith's state and federal constitutional rights occurred, including her right to free speech, and of the state Human Rights Act and Government Code of Fair Practices. School officials asked Griffith to replace the words "Christ and his joy" with "my faith" and "from God with a passionate love for him" with the words "derived from my faith and based on a love of mankind." Todd was asked to make a summary judgment on the suit. (Montana Standard, MT)
Judge denies motion in lawsuit against former Gov. Palin Feb 26, 2010
ANCHORAGE - A federal judge has denied a motion to reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin violated the plaintiffs' constitutional rights by failing to issue a proclamation in 2007 for a celebration commemorating the freeing of U.S. slaves ... ANCHORAGE - A federal judge has denied a motion to reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin violated the plaintiffs' constitutional rights by failing to issue a... (Juneau Empire)
Monserrate appeals court decision Feb 26, 2010
Friday February 26, 2010. Flanked by supporters, some of whom are plaintiffs in his lawsuit, Hiram Monserrate strides toward a federal courthouse in Manhattan. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Dodd introduces constitutional amendment to reverse SCOTUS on campaign spending Feb 25, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010. By Eric Zimmermann - 02/24/10 03:33 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Students, Schools Clash in Cyberspace Feb 25, 2010
"It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate," Justice Abe Fortas wrote for the majority. The case established the principle that schools could not curtail student rights to free speech unless the speech or activity was disruptive or violated the rights of others. (Newsmax)
Scott Shane writes Feb 25, 2010
The memo is among more than 100 pages of heavily redacted documents about Congressional briefings on interrogation made public Monday as a result of a freedom of information request by USA, the Center for Constitutional Rights and the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at. The groups said the documents showed the need for a full public investigation of the interrogation program and also suggested that Congress was too involved in approving the program to conduct an objective... (Harper's Magazine)
Another Great Healthcare Charade Feb 25, 2010
The American people are tired of having their voices ignored and their constitutional rights trampled on and set aside to further the political agenda of a few. The secret backroom deals, payoffs, paybacks, all reminiscent of the British Secret Star Chamber, were the final arrogant acts of a government out-of-control that caused the people from all over the political spectrum to act. (Human Events Online)
Smaller damages sought in music case Feb 24, 2010
Standing before the US District Court judge who presided over last summer s closely watched trial, Harvard law professor Charles Nesson said the 1999 federal law applied by the jury to calculate damages caused by his client, Joel Tenenbaum, had produced absurd results and a grossly excessive award that violated Tenenbaum s constitutional rights. If Tenenbaum had bought the songs legally on iTunes, Nesson argued, the student would have paid 99 cents for each, and the record labels would have... (Boston Globe)
Judge orders lawyers for appealing inmates Feb 24, 2010
ATLANTA - Georgia's struggling public defender system must provide attorneys to handle the appeals of dozens of convicted criminals who claim the state is denying them their constitutional rights, a judge said in an order Tuesday. The order by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jerry Baxter requires the state to act within 30 days to appoint attorneys for about 100 inmates seeking appeals. (Athens Banner-Herald)
U.S. Politics Feb 24, 2010
The Supreme Court struggled Tuesday to balance the constitutional rights of humanitarian aid groups with the government's efforts to combat terrorism. By JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated Press Writer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Parties in Case Pending More Than 4 Years Sue Texas High Court Justices Over Delay Feb 23, 2010
Alleging that the delay in their case has deprived them of their constitutional rights to due process, plaintiffs in a class action suit pending more than four years at the Texas Supreme Court have sued each of the court's nine justices ... Bray says the Jefferson plaintiffs are asking the federal court to declare that the state Supreme Court justices are violating the plaintiffs' constitutional rights; they are not requesting an injunction or mandamus relief. (Law.com)
Dont ask, dont tell is everywhere Feb 22, 2010
John Harkey wrote on Feb 20, 2010 9:47 AM:" Go Howard go, rights in America is the only issue and need not be clouded by religion, it appears religion would care less to violate Americans Constitutional rights to gain more for their own beliefs, not rights, beliefs, so leave others rights alone and stick with your religion if you will. If you comment back on my comment, please have the gumption to use your real name and not hide behind a avatar. ". Christian wrote on Feb 20, 2010 4:48 AM:" To... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
CPAC: Remarks of RSC Chairman Tom Price Feb 20, 2010
There is no limit to the scale and scope of what they want Washington to control private sector salaries, hiring CEO s, investment choices, medical decisions, and where and when we may exercise our constitutional rights. The President s agenda is one that will destroy the principles we hold dear and it must be stopped. (Human Events Online)
Young, Conservative, and Bombastic Feb 20, 2010
Later, he told me how too many college students and young people are misinformed about their constitutional rights and liberties. "I'm not calling them dumb," he clarified. (Slate)
Judge reserves decision on state Senate expulsion Feb 19, 2010
NEW YORK The state Senate violated the constitutional rights of a convicted lawmaker and voters by removing him from office, his lawyers argued Thursday, but an attorney for the state insisted the politician was unfit for office. The expulsion of Queens Democrat Hiram Monserrate has everything to do with conduct conduct that involved domestic violence, Henry Greenberg, counsel to the attorney general, said at a hearing in federal court in Manhattan. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Christian student group case poses dilemmas for Jewish groups Feb 19, 2010
Nathan Diament, the OU's Washington director and its counsel in this case, said the school's refusal to recognize the Christian society violated the group's constitutional rights. "They are excluding this group because of a viewpoint," he said. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Senator Jim DeMint's Speech at CPAC Feb 19, 2010
And it definitely means we won t give away our precious Constitutional rights to foreign terrorists who want to destroy us. America s future will be brighter than our past if politicians have the courage to stop using other people s money to impose their good intentions on others. (Human Events Online)
Romney at CPAC: Obama Going Downhill Faster Than Lindsey Vonn Feb 19, 2010
And conservatives believe in providing constitutional rights to our citizens, not to enemy combatants like Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. On our watch, the conversation with a would-be suicide bomber will not begin with the words, You have the right to remain silent. (Human Events Online)
Forget the overpass Feb 18, 2010
cherchante wrote on Feb 16, 2010 9:13 AM:" This statement, as reported, is FALSE: "the council approved the ordinance that would prohibit the distribution of unsolicited documents"The ordinance will prohibit the distribution of flyers or advertising on property or vehicles unless they are delivered in a way that prevents the item from blowing off the property or vehicle.City Counselor, Nathan Nickolaus, admirably went to great length to explain clearly how this ordinance will NOT infringe on our... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
No furloughs for DeKalb police Feb 18, 2010
Commissioners also decided to restore staffing to the courts and public defender s office after judges and prosecutors complained it would infringe on residents constitutional rights. The commission is scheduled to vote on the final budget on Feb. 23. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Senate: We make the rules Feb 17, 2010
His attorneys sued last week in federal court on behalf of Monserrate and six people who voted for him, contending the expulsion violated their constitutional rights. "In bringing this action, Plaintiffs urge this court to do what no other judicial body has done since the founding of this nation - namely, rule that a state legislature is powerless to protect itself from persons manifestly unfit to participate in the law making process," the Senate's filing, prepared by the office of Attorney... (Albany Times Union)
484 comments Feb 17, 2010
There is no reason, much less a requirement, under U.S. Constitutional or statutory law to grant KSM and the others the right to a trial in civilian courts, nor to offer them any of the corresponding Constitutional rights afforded U.S. citizens. Logic, reason, and justice demand that the terrorists who planned the 9/11 attacks be treated as enemy combatants in a war against the United States, not as common civilian criminals. (Human Events Online)
Iran Installing Advanced Centrifuges Feb 17, 2010
Iran can do nothing to take away my Constitutional Rights and Liberty. Only the United States government can do that. (CBS News -- World)
CNN poll: 52% say Obama doesn't deserve reelection in 2012 Feb 17, 2010
As far as foreign policy goes, yes the millitary 'holdovers' from the Bush administration have just captured a commander of the Taliban, lets just see now if Obama will grant him 'our' constitutional rights ... AZJIM: we all know the Taliban leader won't get any "constitutional rights," he's an enemy combatant. (TheHill.com)
Already been shown the door Feb 17, 2010
With Obamas attempts to reverse the financial ruin of the last administration, to close the Bush War and to ensure all citizens have equal opportunity to health care, he is asking every citizen to respect the Constitutional rights of his or her neighbor. Those who deny a comprehensive health care plan abandon 41 million fellow Americans who have none. (Boerne Star, TX)
Firearms reduce violent crime Feb 16, 2010
Another way to get money from people who wish to exercise their constitutional rights. If more people carried personal protection the incidents of violent crime would certainly drop. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
2Gun Rights Advocates Target California Detective Following Facebook Posts» Feb 16, 2010
"Any sworn officer who suggests shooting law-abiding citizens for exercising their most basic constitutional rights deserves the full wrath of America's gun owners," Taylor told FoxNews. com. (Fox News)
Winter Freezes Obama's Agenda... Feb 13, 2010
Unemployment is still around 10%, higher in some places, the deficeit is out of control, we're giving terrorists our Constitutional rights and we're still spending money we don't have. So far, not a good year. (The Drudge Report)
Feb. 12 letters Feb 12, 2010
Obviously, either is a long and difficult process, requiring much more than merely a majority, because the basic fundamental American constitutional rights are not subject to majority vote. What the founding fathers had in mind was an independent judiciary defending the rights they thought so basic as to be unassailable by a simple majority or the whims of current passions. (NJ.com -- Times)
FDNY deputy chief blasts ‘forced diversity’ Feb 12, 2010
Queens Chronicle - FDNY deputy chief blasts ‘forced diversity’. Friday February 12, 2010. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Inner Circle Under Attack Feb 12, 2010
Should never receive Miranda rights and should not receive the right the constitutional rights of an American citizen. It should be automatic and we are working on legislation to try to make that a reality. (Fox News)
'Tenthers' push state powers Feb 11, 2010
Washington (CNN) -- Their message is loud and clear: Big government is out of control; states need to take back their constitutional rights. A movement has been growing over the past two years of urging states to exert their rights under the 10th Amendment. (CNN)
Traveler held with Arabic flash cards sues police Feb 11, 2010
Nicholas George, 22, of Wyncote was questioned, handcuffed, marched through the airport and kept in a holding cell for about four hours after the seemingly routine screening turned up the flash cards (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Royal Palm pulls back on fines from red-light cameras Feb 10, 2010
Mark your right BOB there are no more constitutional rights anymore. We may as well become a dictioral country and do as we're told. (The Palm Beach Post)
South Lee County Mailbag Feb 10, 2010
The recent decision was a blow for equal Constitutional rights for all Americans. PATRICIA CAMPBELL. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
San Diego curfew law is flawed, court says Feb 9, 2010
While the government can curtail certain constitutional rights, it must provide a compelling reason for doing so. McDonald said prosecutors had not justified how circumscribing such benign conduct directly and materially furthers the underlying governmental interests of preventing crime and juvenile victimization. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Americans Lack Confidence in Obama’s Terror Policy Feb 9, 2010
A reject Obama s decision to treat the terrorist as a common criminal by granting him constitutional rights. Perhaps that s why Americans worry Obama will not go far enough to investigate terrorism because of concerns about constitutional rights. (Human Events Online)
Read Chris Wallace's interview Feb 8, 2010
" No. We are in war. These are acts of war that these terrorists are committing. We need to treat them a little bit differently than an American who is worthy an American being worthy of our U.S. constitutional rights. I don't think that terrorists are worthy of our rights that people like my son fight and are willing to die for. WALLACE: The unemployment rate fell to 9.7 percent in January. The growth rate of the economy 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter. Doesn't President Obama deserve some... (Fox News)
El Cajon man is abducted in Iraq Feb 8, 2010
In December, in a decision that was a blow to the Justice Department and unleashed anger and disbelief in Iraq, a federal judge threw out the indictments of five guards, citing misuse of their statements in violation of their constitutional rights. Vice President Joe Biden said last month in Baghdad that the U.S. government would appeal the court ruling. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Palin: Obama could win votes by playing 'war card' Feb 8, 2010
She says he does not deserve the constitutional rights that U.S. soldiers are willing to die for. The former GOP vice presidential candidate told people attending the convention in Nashville, Tenn. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Re: Ghana Armed Forces To Recruit 1,200 Personnel Feb 8, 2010
The Ghanaian Constitution, Chapter Five Article 17(2), states: "A person shall not be discriminated against on grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, creed or social or economic status." As such, any person of Ghanaian ancestry who is sacked from his or job due to political interference or ethnic bias has a right to sue said employer in a court of law, since such an adverse action would be a violation of that person's constitutional rights. It is even more important for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tanzania: New Telecom Bill Sends Shockwaves to Investors Feb 8, 2010
Mr Ngwilimi told The Citizen that by forcing mobile companies to be list on DSE the government was going against the constitutional rights of the parties involved. According to him, the Tanzanian constitution gives individuals the right to own private property and dispose it willingly without being pressured. (allAfrica.com)
Stop It. Now. Feb 7, 2010
So make sure you aunts, uncles, grandparents and younger siblings see you exercising your Constitutional rights to act like a completely mindless moron. But you know something else. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Federal appeals court upholds county in case Feb 6, 2010
A federal appeals court has ruled that Butte-Silver Bow did not violate the constitutional rights of an employee who was wrongfully terminated. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined the county and county officials gave Tony Bonney sufficient pre-termination due process. (Montana Standard, MT)
Senate report: 'Dirty money' still entering US Feb 6, 2010
The two attorneys, Michael Jay Berger and George Nagler, both of Beverly Hills, declined to answer questions at the hearing, declaring their U.S. constitutional rights not to incriminate themselves ... The lobbyist, Jeffery C. Birrell of the Grace Group also invoked his constitutional rights in declining to testify. (MSNBC -- International)
California reform backers allege blacklist attempts Feb 6, 2010
Letters sent Thursday by Repair California's attorneys at Hanson Bridgett alleges that certain signature gathering firms are engaged in conduct that violates state and federal antitrust law, and the Constitutional rights of Repair California. The "blacklisting" of Repair California has harmed the Convention campaign by limiting and interfering with its right to engage a signature collection firm, and has resulted in a drastic increase in prices offered Repair California, the group said. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Poll: Mild approval for Palin, Tea Partiers Feb 6, 2010
BY rhonda b on 02/05/2010 at 13:21The recent Supreme Court ruling rewriting the constitution in order to give corporations constitutional rights that only Congress can provide is likely going to be very damaging to Republican prospects in the fall elections. I'm having trouble finding anyone, other than the far right John Birch Society, who can justify the decision. (TheHill.com)
Suit against city over political sign is dismissed Feb 5, 2010
The plantiff also argued there is an injury-in-fact related to constitutional rights, that the city is not a party to the plantiff s property covenants and has no right to invoke them, and that the covenant terminology used is up for interpretation. The court stated that All did not adequately demonstrate that the restrictive covenants would not be enforced. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Underwear Bomber Got Worst Treatment Law Allows Feb 5, 2010
I understand why lots of Americans find it incomprehensible that cherished constitutional rights are going to people out to destroy us, bent on murdering as many innocents as possible. It seems crazy to treat them as criminals and tell them they can keep quiet. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Texas AG wants cities kicked out of lawsuit Feb 5, 2010
The Texas attorney general s office says that the cities, in attempting to join the suit, misunderstand fundamental principles of government structure and constitutional rights ... But only citizens have constitutional rights ... Public entities, which are political subdivisions of states do not possess constitutional rights. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Voting Record Puts Bayh in the Hot Seat Feb 5, 2010
He supported Obama's unpopular move to remove terrorist prisoners from Guantanamo Bay and try them in civilian courts because the American Civil Liberties Union said they should be afforded the constitutional rights available to all American citizens. This was not the sensible moderate Evan Bayh, who once chaired the centrist-leaning Democratic Leadership Council that had declared war on the liberal wing of his party. (Townhall.com)
Zimbabwe: HIV-Positive People Want Constitutional Rights Feb 5, 2010
HIV-Positive People Want Constitutional Rights. 4 February 2010. (allAfrica.com)
The perils of electing judges Feb 4, 2010
In 2008, in New York State Board of Elections vs. Lopez Torres, the court reversed the holding of two lower federal courts that had concluded that New York's political party-dominated judicial nomination system violated the federal constitutional rights of judicial candidates and state voters. Last spring, in Caperton vs. A.T. Massey Coal Co., the court held that the U.S. Constitution required the disqualification of a West Virginia Supreme Court judge where the CEO of a company whose case was... (Albany Times Union)
