Supreme Court to Hear Alaska Pilot’s Challenge Over $95,000 Plane Seizure for Six-Pack of Beer
Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.
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Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.
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A libertarian perspective suggests applying the ethos of the Red Sox Spirit to state constitutional law, emphasizing liberty and resistance to tyranny.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 1:37 AMgeneral
A legal dispute in Massachusetts challenges the installation of religious statues honoring first responders, with potential implications for religious displays on government property.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 11:38 AMpolitics
The Hawaii Supreme Court’s invocation of the 'Aloha Spirit' in constitutional interpretation highlights tensions between local traditions and federally guaranteed rights.
Reason | Jul 19, 2026, 5:25 AMworld
The White House supports Argentina's right to free speech after players displayed a controversial banner during their World Cup win against England, amid calls for a FIFA investigation.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 2:48 AMgeneral
House Republicans filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject qualified immunity for officers who stopped a Christian evangelist distributing literature in Louisiana.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 8:35 PMworld
The prolonged absence of US Senator Mitch McConnell due to health issues prompts discussions on temporary replacement and special election procedures in Kentucky.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 3:47 PMpolitics
Indiana Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to codify Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court precedent deeming it unconstitutional.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:50 AMgeneral
Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno plans to circulate legislation mirroring a 1993 proposal by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid aimed at redefining birthright citizenship and cutting immigration.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 1:20 PMpolitics
A federal appeals court struck down a City of Bossier City policy restricting public comments at city council meetings, citing First Amendment protections.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:08 PMpolitics
A federal judge in Texas expressed frustration with the Fifth Circuit’s recent ruling that prioritizes strict procedural rules over practical considerations during a public meeting dispute involving applause restrictions.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:04 PMus
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was appointed to serve the remainder of his Senate term, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMworld
Following a landslide victory, Hungary's new government passes constitutional amendments to end the terms of President Tamás Sulyok and Constitutional Court head Péter Polt.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 11:48 AM
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A ballot measure certified by Idaho’s secretary of state could overturn one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans, allowing abortion until fetal viability if approved by voters.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 1:06 AM
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This date marks a significant moment in U.S. constitutional history with the submission of the 16th Amendment.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 4:12 PM
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A federal judge ruled that claims against 34 media outlets for alleged journalistic misconduct and First Amendment violations were too speculative to proceed.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 12:11 AM
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America First Legal files lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools alleging violation of parental rights under district policies.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 9:02 PM
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The ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment marked a significant moment in United States constitutional history.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 1:49 PM
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The landmark 1967 Katz case established a privacy standard that still influences rulings, though some justices question its constitutional basis and practical clarity.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 6:31 AM
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Former President Donald Trump plans to ask the US Supreme Court to reconsider its 14th Amendment birthright citizenship decision following reports of Texas hospital advertisements targeting Mexican expectant mothers.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 3:08 AM
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Former US President Donald Trump announced plans to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling rejecting his executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 9, 2026, 12:16 AM
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Efforts to pass legislation limiting birthright citizenship face significant hurdles amid GOP divisions and skepticism about securing enough votes.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 10:28 AM
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Bakersfield College professor Daymon Johnson secures permanent First Amendment protections and a $150,000 payment in a federal settlement challenging California's DEIA mandates for faculty.
Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 4:51 AM
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ABC defends daytime talk show 'The View' against FCC probe, arguing government interference infringes on First Amendment rights.
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