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Supreme Court Votes No on Arizona’s Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law

Supreme Court Votes No on Arizona’s Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law

Arizona has made aggressive efforts in the last decade to pass state laws curbing the rights of illegal immigrants. Today the Supreme Court struck down another such law, with an odd split among the conservative members of the court.

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What Big Decisions to Expect from the Supreme Court this Summer

What Big Decisions to Expect from the Supreme Court this Summer

Issues at stake include rights surrounding gay marriage, admissions policies at state universities, and Section 5 of The Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Where Should You Run to Avoid the Law?

Where Should You Run to Avoid the Law?

If you were on the run from the law, where would you go?

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Is “Hate Speech” on Facebook Still Free Speech?

Is “Hate Speech” on Facebook Still Free Speech?

In a blog post late last month, Facebook said it would evaluate and update its policies on hate speech. The social media company apologized for failing to handle offensive material according to its policies.

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Time for a Federal Law Against Texting and Driving?

Time for a Federal Law Against Texting and Driving?

More teenagers in the U.S. die as a result of texting while driving than from driving drunk. Laws regarding distracted driving are left up to the states now, but is that enough?

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Home Brewing to be Legal in All 50 States

Home Brewing to be Legal in All 50 States

Last Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature passed a bill ending the state’s prohibition on home brewing. Two days later, Governor Robert Bentley signed the bill, making home brewing legal in the state of Alabama. The Alabama-based advocacy group Right to Brew celebrated the decision.

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What’s Next for the Morning After Pill?

What’s Next for the Morning After Pill?

On May 1st, the Justice Department (DOJ) filed notice that it will challenge the ruling of a federal court judge requiring the FDA to allow women of all ages to buy emergency contraception over the counter.

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Print Your 3-D Gun at Home?!

Print Your 3-D Gun at Home?!

With 3-D scanners and printers, making copies of physical items has never been easier.

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Workplace Safety: The 5 Most Dangerous Jobs In America

Workplace Safety: The 5 Most Dangerous Jobs In America

What are today’s most dangerous jobs, and how you can seek legal protection to enhance workplace safety.

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Public Surveillance: When and Where You're Being Recorded

Public Surveillance: When and Where You’re Being Recorded

You may be surprised to know how much your own everyday video recordings and sharing may be less legally innocent than you think.

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