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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