VA Judge: Law Enforcement Can Compel Fingerprint to Unlock Cell Phone
An interesting ruling regarding cell phone privacy has emerged from a Virginia Circuit Court. Judge Steven Frucci of Virginia’s 2nd Judicial Circuit has ruled that law enforcement can compel…
Federal Appeals Court Hears Case on NSA Phone Metadata Collection
On Tuesday, the 2nd circuit Federal Appeals Court in New York heard oral arguments on the legality of the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of metadata. Specifically, the case (ACLU…
No Need to File Paperwork: The EPA’s Newest Abhorrent Abuse of its Permitting Power
The Pebble Project would not only bring a new copper and gold mine to Alaska, it would bring an economic boom to the region with nationwide effects. Too bad that…
The Long Arm of the Law: Government Demands Access to Microsoft’s Servers in Ireland
In a troubling expansion of government snooping, a New York judge ruled Thursday that Microsoft has to open its servers to federal investigators. What’s concerning in this case is…
A Case You Should Know About From Each Circuit Court: Part 2
Covering one decision from Circuits 6 through 11, this article is Part 2 of a collection of court cases that you should know about. Court activism throughout the country affects…
A Case You Should Know About From Each Circuit Court: Part 1
No matter which circuit boundary you live in, the activism in the courts throughout the country affect you and your rights. Take a gander at the cases below to see…
“Liar!” “Liar!” Your Rights Under Fire
Freedom of speech in America has been held to a higher standard as a fundamental right since the beginning. Before the country was even established, a precedent was set forth…
The Foxiness of Property Rights
Pierson v. Post, one of the first cases studied in law classes, is a story about a couple of New York hunters, a fox, and a lucky catch back in…
Is The Judiciary Finding Its Voice?
In several recents decisions, and active cases, the Judicial Branch appears to be coming to its collective senses and restraining the unconstitutional expansion of government'…