Posts for February
1, 2016
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:
It's Been 10 Years. Would
Clarence Thomas Like to Add Anything? [NY Times blog, 2/1/16]: When the Supreme Court returns from its winter break
this month, it will hear two minor cases and reach a major anniversary. Unless
something very surprising happens during the arguments that day, Justice
Clarence Thomas will have gone 10 years without asking a question from the
bench.
Setback
in S.F. for abortion opponent facing charges in Texas [SF Chron / CNS, 1/29/16]: An antiabortion activist,
charged with committing crimes against Planned Parenthood in Texas, suffered
another legal setback in San Francisco on Friday when a federal judge refused
to let him disclose clandestinely made recordings of abortion providers in a
filing with the U.S. Supreme Court.
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:
Iowa caucuses: 5 Things to Watch [CNN, 2/1/16]: t's time to find out whether a
movement can topple months of organizing and deep party ties. As Iowa voters
caucus Monday night, both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders will try to draw
enough new voters into the process to defeat foes who have spent more money,
devoted more time to organizing their support in the Hawkeye State and are
backed by better-funded outside organizations. Here are five things to watch.
How the Iowa caucus works
— and why it's different from New Hampshire's primary [Today.com, 2/1/16]: The first votes for the 2016 presidential election
will be cast Monday night at the Iowa caucuses, then at the country's first
presidential primary eight days later in New Hampshire.
Trump loaned his
presidential campaign more than $10 million in the last quarter of 2015,
accounting for much of his fundraising during the last few months [AP,
1/31/16]: Donald Trump's campaign filings show the billionaire show the
Republican front-runner spent just $6.8 million in the final three months of
last year. The outlay is less than half of what Ted Cruz, his nearest rival in
the polls, spent during the same period.
Pondering the future of CTA, Sacramento post-Friedrichs [Cabinet Report, 2/1/16]: For decades they have cast an
imposing political shadow over the Capitol – dictating terms on budget deals,
elevating supporters and isolating opponents while exercising a de facto veto
power over many, if not most, legislative offerings.
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
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:
Texas Cheerleaders'
Bible Verse Case to Proceed to the Merits [EdLawProfs Blog, 2/1/16]: On
Friday, the Texas Supreme Court held that a group of high school
cheerleaders can proceed in their challenge to Kountze Independent School
District's former prohibition on displaying banners at football games with
Bible verse on them.
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:
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