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Tyranny of the (Republican) Majority
So much for an independent judiciary free from the influence of partisan politics. Arguably the most Republican of the circuit courts, the Eighth Circuit is comprised of seven judges appointed by George W. Bush, one by George H.W. Bush, one by Reagan, and only two by Clinton. In a devastating blow to women's health and First Amendment rights, the extremely conservative court vacated a preliminary injunction that had been issued to prevent South Dakota's 2005 "informed consent" law from going into effect.
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| Supreme Court Preview: 2008-2009 |
The Supreme Court begins its Term on October 6, 2008. Once again, the nation’s highest court will address questions that have a fundamental impact on both the American legal system and our daily lives. Consumer safety and corporate liability are major themes this term. In addition, the extent of unilateral executive power may once again be at stake. The Court will hear arguments about whether tobacco and drug companies can shield themselves from liability, whether the executive branch can detain an individual indefinitely without criminal charge or trial, and whether employers can retaliate against workers who report or participate in investigations related to sex-based discrimination. |
| Supreme Court Wrap-Up: 2008 |
The Roberts Court’s second full term brought many predictable outcomes – and a few surprises |
| Farewell to Fundamentals |
Burdening the fundamental right to vote of some of the nation's most disadvantaged individuals |
| The al-Marri case |
Federal courts of appeals continue to approve vastly overreaching assertions of executive power regarding detention of enemy combatants |
| Above the Law |
Supreme Court Rules States Need Not Follow "The Law of the Land" |
| The Medical Device Safety Act of 2008 |
restoring Congressional intent and the ability of injured consumers to hold negligent medical device manufacturers accountable |
| Much Ado about Millionaires |
Supreme Court Vigilantly Protects the Rights of the Wealthy |
| Corporate Liability Limits |
The Gift that Keeps on Giving |
| Tyranny of the (Republican) Majority |
Eighth Circuit Upholds Unconstitutional Abortion Regulations
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| Armed with Activism |
Conservative justices strike down DC gun ban |
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