County commissioners can’t open sessions with Jesus
In separating state from church, where does legislative prayer, the seeking of divine guidance before public meetings, come in?
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HR 895 would challenge a 7th Circuit broadcast ruling
An Illinois House resolution would urge public hearings on the now-private operations of the IHSA, which can be lucrative for the IHSA and its vendors.
Supreme Court denies appeal for ‘i ♥ boobies’ case
The Supreme Court said it will allow the 3rd Circuit's ruling to stand, a ruling that struck down a ban against breast cancer awareness bracelets.
Schools not liable for injuries until students get there
A girl sued her school for being negligent and allowing her to be struck by a truck as she rode her bike to school. Arizona courts think not.
2 Md. girls accused of assaulting an autistic boy
2 high school girls have been charged with assault in the bullying and sexual abuse of an autistic boy at their high school.
Slogan on school uniform is compelled speech
A uniform policy is one thing, but requiring students to wear a slogan may violate their First Amendment rights to free speech under the "compelled speech" doctrine.
Jock tweets he made out with teacher & is suspended
A 7-week suspension may seem severe for tweeting about making out with a teacher, but that's what happened in one Minneapolis high school.
Can you sue in Nev. for what happened in Ga.?
The 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause led the Supreme Court to reverse a 9th Circuit decision where a Nevada woman sued a DEA agent from Georgia.
National World War II Museum essay deadlines approach
There's a $1000 prize for high school students and $250 prizes for middle schoolers who write the best essay in celebration of D-Day's 70th anniversary.
Md. bill would change maximum limit to 70 mph
A Md. bill to raise the max speed limit on highways passed the House of Delegates, 133-0. Most of the country prioritizes safety when setting speed limits.