Friday, September 25, 2015

Posts for September 25, 2015
These are the posts that are accumulated in our newsletter which goes out every 4-6 days during the school year. The posts are organized by the major units in our Con Law (5th ed.) student textbook.

I. Introduction to Law, the Constitution, and the Supreme Court [See TOPICS 1-10 in the 5th edition of Constitutional Law] Here are some recent articles that are relevant to this unit:

Judgment Day 2016 [People for the American Way, 9/25/15]: The Future of the Supreme Court as a Critical Issue in the 2016 Presidential Election.

II. Defining the Political System: Federalism and Checks and Balances [See TOPICS 11-15 in the 5th edition of Constitutional Law] Here are recent articles that are relevant to this unit:

III. The Political System: Voting and Campaigns [See TOPICS 16-20 in the 5th edition of Constitutional Law] Here are some recent articles that are relevant to this unit:

Judgment Day 2016 [People for the American Way, 9/25/15]: The Future of the Supreme Court as a Critical Issue in the 2016 Presidential Election.

How Rand Paul Misunderstands the Fourteenth Amendment [The Atlantic, 9/25/15]: The Kentucky senator points to its author's intent to justify his opposition to birthright citizenship -- but the clause in question has no clear author.

John Roberts Dismantled the 'Crown Jewel' of the Civil-Rights Movement [The Nation, 10/12/15 issue]: The Supreme Court said that times have changed; So why were 180 restrictive voting laws passed after it gutted the Voting Rights Act?

Donald Trump’s Woman Problem [Justia, 9/225/15]: Professor Colb discusses the sexism Donald Trump displayed during the night of the second Republican presidential debate. Colb points out that Trump’s words reveal his hateful and exploitative attitude toward women and is hopeful that people are prepared to vote accordingly.

Poll: Sanders surges past Clinton in New Hampshire [Politico, 9/24/15]: Bernie Sanders has pulled ahead of Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, and now boasts a 16 point lead, according to a new poll out Thursday.

Think Police Can't Use Illegally Obtained Evidence Against You? Think Again [The Nation, 10/12/15 issue]: Thanks to the Roberts Court, there's no penalty for ignoring a key 4th Amendment protection.

IV. Criminal Law and Procedure (4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments) [See TOPICS 21-28 in the 5th edition of Constitutional Law] Here are some recent articles that are relevant to this unit

 

Death for the Death Penalty? Justice Scalia Predicts It's Coming [Bloomberg News, 9/24/15]: On the same week that Pope Francis calls for an end to the death penalty, a Supreme Court justice who backs it predicts its demise.

V. 1st Amendment (Speech, Religion, Press and Assembly) [See TOPICS 29-33 in the 5th edition of Constitutional Law] Here are some recent articles that are relevant to this unit:

Jesus Town [Slate, 9/22/15]: An Arizona city council votes for Christian-only prayers, citing the Constitution.

How 'Hobby Lobby' Launched a Right-Wing Crusade [The Nation, 10/12/15 issue]: The 2014 ruling has enabled corporations and Christian zealots to claim 'religious liberty' as an excuse to deny women's rights and skirt the law.

VI. 14th Amendment, Discrimination, Privacy, Working, Citizenship & Immigration [See TOPICS 34-41 in the 5th edition of Constitutional Law] Here are some recent articles that are relevant to this unit:

Federal district court in Virginia issues opinion dismissing transgender student’s Title IX claim and denying his motion for a preliminary injunction in suit over use of the boys’ restroom [NSBA Legal Clips, 9/24/15]: The case is G.G. v. Gloucester Co. Sch. Bd., and the decision can be found at:

The Roberts Court Is Gunning for Public Sector Unions [The Nation, 10/12/15 issue]: For decades the Supreme Court supported rules to protect collective bargaining. That era is over.

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