Latinos Face Disparate Effects From Illegal Re-Entry Law, Federal Judge Rules
The judge ruled that the law violates the Fifth Amendment According to a Nevada federal judge, a federal law that…
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New Case Seeks to Legalize Prostitution in California
Summary: An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in California that would decriminalize prostitution in the state. According to ABC…
Obama Says Equal Protection Should Allow Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide
Summary: President Barack Obama has explained that his interpretation of the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause allows same-sex couples to marry in all…
Advocates of Gay Marriage Bans Take Heat from Judges During Arguments in Appellate Court
Summary: A three-judge appellate court panel heard arguments from attorneys general for Wisconsin and Indiana on Tuesday. The attorneys general…
The World According to Scalia
According to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's version of originalism, the Constitution does not protect women from state sponsored discrimination.…
Prop 8 Trial: The Plaintiffs Rest Their Case
Arguing on behalf of two gay couples challenging the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, Ted Olson and David Boies have…