The Eighth Amendment prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.”
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What the Wells Fargo scandal and Edward Snowden have in common
It is time to improve our nation’s whistleblower and false claims laws.
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Who gets to vote, and how?
Pope Francis reminds us, “Participation in political life is a moral obligation.”
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Terrorism does not justify suspending the First Amendment
There is danger in government-imposed silence.
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SCOTUS indecision in Zubik case leaves much clarification desired on the law and religious freedom
Lower courts are not in agreement on a proper test for ‘religious.’
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’Bathroom Wars’ are revealing a deep societal divide and the need for reasoned use of political power.
The equal protection clause requires laws to be, at minimum, rationally based.
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Why the Supreme Court needs nine justices
Most modern vacancies have been filled within six months.
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School Choice Challenges
Whether private school tax benefits violate state law depends on the state.
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States Can’t Block Refugees
Police powers of the states do not trump federal control of immigration.