What If “Justice” In The Mike Brown Case Doesn’t End In A Conviction?
There is a good possibility that Darren Wilson could be acquitted in the shooting of Michael Brown.. Are the protesters ready to accept that reality?
Public Opinion On Ferguson Shows Deep Racial Divisions
What you think about the events in Ferguson depends quite a lot on whether you’re black or white.
Professor-Cop Blames Victims of Police Violence
17-year veteran of the LAPD says, “If you don’t want to get hurt, don’t challenge me.”
Police Are Not Soldiers; Our Communities Are Not War Zones
We should not tolerate them acting otherwise.
Another Night Of Unrest In Ferguson, And An Assault On Journalism
The situation in Ferguson, Missouri isn’t calming down.
The Michael Brown Shooting And The Militarization Of American Police
The shooting of Michael Brown is just another example of an ongoing problem.
James Brady Death a Homicide
Former Reagan speechwriter and gun control activist Jim Brady’s death has been ruled a homicide. No, there was no foul play involved—at least not recently.
James Brady’s Death Ruled A Homicide
Could John Hinckley, Jr. face murder charges 30 years after his attempted assassination of President Reagan?
Viet Xuan Luong Becomes First Vietnamese-American General
Viet Xuan Luong pins on a brigadier general’s star today, becoming the first Vietnamese-American officer to achieve that rank.
Sanity Prevails In Case Of Sexting Teen Charged With Child Pornography
In some sense, justice has prevailed.
Federal Judge Strikes Down D.C. Law Barring Carrying Handguns In Public
In a logical extension of the Supreme Court’s decision in D.C. v. Heller, a Federal Judge has struck down D.C.’s law barring people from carrying handguns in public.
Todd Akin Has No Regrets About His Comments About ‘Legitimate Rape’
Just in time for the midterms, Todd Akin is back to remind voters of the GOP’s problems with female voters.
Mother Charged For Leaving 11 Year Old In A Car: Protecting Children, Or Paranoia?
To some extent, we seem to be becoming overprotective.
Prosecutors Want To Create Child Pornography To Help Prosecute A Child Pornography Case
The law’s insane over-reaction to teen “sexting” has gotten even more insane in one Virginia County.
The Supreme Court’s Most Important Decision Wasn’t Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby Is an important decision, but it’s one that the Supreme Court handed down a week earlier that will have the widest impact.
Ingraham’s Immigration Policy Prescriptions
Discussions about immigration policy are, unfortunately, very much like Groundhog Day.
Court Rules Defendant Must Reveal Computer’s Encryption Password
Another area where the law has yet to catch up to technology.
Sarajevo and Europe, 100 Years Later
A century later, the shots fired in Sarajevo 100 years ago still echo.
Supreme Court Finds Broad Right To Privacy In Contents Of Smartphones
A unanimous Supreme Court rules that the Fourth Amendment bars police from searching your electronic device without a warrant.
Federal Court Rules Unvaccinated Children Can Be Barred From Public Schools
A New York Federal Judge has ruled that unvaccinated children can be forced to stay home during outbreaks.
New York City To Settle Wrongful Conviction Case For $40 Million
Justice delayed, but justice nonetheless.
Supreme Court: Yes, It’s A Crime To Lie When You’re Buying A Gun
The Supreme Court, unsurprisingly, ruled that lying on a Federal form about a gun purchase is, in fact, a crime.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Warrant Required To Track Cell Phone Location
Should the police be able to track you without a warrant? One Federal Appeals Court says no.
Insurgents Continue Advance Toward Baghdad
It’s sure beginning to look like a civil war in Iraq, albeit a rather one sided one at the moment.
Tiananmen Square 25 Years Later
After two and a half decades, the images of June 4, 1989 resonate with many, unless you happen to live in China.
Supreme Court Justices Try To Balance Technology, Privacy, And The 4th Amendment
Today’s oral argument before the Supreme Court on the issue of police searches of cell phones and smartphones left much up in the air.
Supreme Court to Rule on Cellphone Searches
The Justice Department thinks police should be able to search the smart phones of anyone arrested for anything.
Eyewitness Testimony: Don’t Believe Your Eyes
Contrary to popular belief, eyewitness testimony is often quite unreliable.
Supreme Court Further Guts The Fourth Amendment
Yesterday the Supreme Court greatly expanded the circumstances under which police can rely on anonymous tips.
No Justice Stevens, We Don’t Need To “Fix” The Second Amendment
The Second Amendment isn’t broken, and you don’t fix things that aren’t broken.
Sniper Attack On Power Station In California Raises Terrorism Threat
Ten months ago, a group of people attacked a power substation in California. Who they were and why they did it remains a mystery.
Al Qaeda Runs Falluja Now
If you’re still not convinced that we lost the war in Iraq, this should settle the argument.
Refer Madness Among The Acela Corridor Crowd
The latest news on the marijuana legalization front has led David Brooks and others to go into a completely pathetic panic.
