Can’t take away a ‘privilege’ by denying free speech
A few days ago, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling concerning the…
1st Amendment
Two standards govern student free speech
The Second Circuit recently found that schools could bar certain religious references at school-sponsored ceremonies and assemblies.
The Constitution & a state championship series
Editorial judgement in our ongoing report of a poll about the possibility of an Illinois state championship series in marching band developed by the IHSA requires us to look at a case appealed last year to the Seventh Circuit.
Freedom of speech, religion in cheerleading sign
A Texas high school cheerleading group is using religious sayings and texts to inspire their team, and a court is allowing it temporarily while it considers both sides of the First-Amendment debate.
DJ arrested for DJ’ing in Chicago
Chicago police arrest a DJ at an "illegal" party. They charged him with unlawful use of a weapon (gun) and acting as a DJ without a license.
Mont. court may decide if assisted suicide is a right
Is assisted suicide a right people have under state constitutions? This has to do with the right of privacy.