A Glimmer of Light in West Virginia’s Dark and Dusty Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis has brought a dark and dusty sky upon places like West Virginia, and like all darkness it only abates one way. Shining light.
Category: Law
Judge Strikes Down CDC’s Eviction Moratorium: Read It For Yourself
The CDC’s eviction moratortium has been been struck down by a federal judge as overreaching and beyond that department’s legal authority.
Wednesday Writs: Consent to Search in Georgia v. Randolph
SCOTUS, the 4th Amendment, and a case of “he said, she said” sets precedent for consent to search in our Case of the Week, Georgia v. Randolph
The New Sumptuary Laws: Covid and the Return of Absolutism
The parallels between the sumptuary laws of old and the Covid restrictions of late are both revealing and instructive.
Wednesday Writs: Compost, Human and Otherwise Edition
Em’s a little busy, but meanwhile in Colorado it is about to be legal to turn your earthly remains into compost
Police Body Cameras and Use of Force Study Has Numbers, Raises Questions
Police body cameras are just a tool to show us what is happening. Accountability is a long, difficult, and labor-intensive process
Supreme Court Takes Up Concealed Carry 2nd Amendment Case
A potentially huge 2nd Amendment case, SCOTUS agrees to hear New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett.
Wednesday Writs: Frothingham v. Mellon Sets Legal Precedent For Karens
The Supreme Court definitively decided that there will be no general taxpayer standing to sue over federal statutes in Frothingham v. Mellon
Verdict: Derek Chauvin Guilty on All Three Counts
It took ten hours for the jury to render a verdict for the killing of George Floyd : Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts.
Derek Chauvin Trial: Closing Arguments Live Stream and Discussion
The Derek Chauvin Trial is winding down, with closing arguments expected today before the case goes to the jury. Watch it for yourself here and discuss.
Adam Toledo Shooting: Watch It For Yourself
Released body cam footage of the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by police has once again brought viral attention to yet another officer involved shooting.
61-Year-Old Minnesota Man Arrested, Unharmed
Minnesota man arrested unharmed after assaulting store employee, attacking a police officer with his vehicle and a hammer, and fleeing.
Kim Potter Charged In Daunte Write Killing: Watch It For Yourself
The now-former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter will face manslaughter charges for shooting and killing Daunte Write.
No Charges in Ashli Babbitt Shooting: Read It For Yourself
The US Attorney’s Office for DC has closed the investigation into the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt, one of the more infamous images from the January 6th Capitol Riot.
SCOTUS Strikes California’s In-Home Covid Limits: Read It For Yourself
The Supreme Court struck down in-home Covid limits that were part of California’s Covid restrictions 5-4. Read it for yourself
Presidential Commission on SCOTUS: Read It For Yourself
President Biden has announced the makeup of his promised Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States that has been staffing since February, along with an Executive Order.
New Mexico Becomes 3rd State to End Qualified Immunity
New Mexico becomes third state to end qualified immunity, joining Colorado and Connecticut in restricting police protections from civil rights lawsuits.
Wednesday Writs: 21st Amendment Gets Liquored Up Edition
The 21st Amendment is well known for ending the long national nightmare that was prohibition when it was ratified in 1933. But…
Justice Clarence Thomas’ Social Media Opinion: Read It For Yourself
Justice Clarence Thomas’ Social Media Opinion has been getting lots of play on social media, so read what he wrote for yourself:
SB202 Lawsuits: Read Them For Yourself
Two separate federal filings of SB202 lawsuits, the Georgia Voting Bill overhaul of the Peach State’s electoral processes and procedures that is now law:
