Expert insights. Personalized for you.
” The question is whether a possible split-second mistake legally constitutes a conscious choice of an officer. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University and a member of USA TODAY’s Board of Contributors. MORE
Madison — the case laying the foundation for the Supreme Court in our constitutional system. AOC challenged the role of the Court in overturning laws. Constitutional Law Courts Media Politics Society Supreme Court MORE
For many years, I have been critical of politicians running on promises of sweeping gun control legislation that would violate controlling case law under the Second Amendment. Benitez addresses the test for such laws and holds that the state does not come close to satisfying its burden. MORE
It is not just limit to criminal impulses but extends to dietary impulses like the Big Gulp laws. Bizarre Constitutional Law Criminal law Free SpeechMy home city of Chicago continues to reel from soaring crime rates. MORE
The article, written by Harvard Law School prof Jeannie Suk Gersen — we’ll get back to why that’s significant in a second — leans into the sad state of […]. Law Schools Constitutional Law Harvard Law School Jeannie Suk Gersen MORE
Constitutional Law Politics(Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz). The Biden Administration has emphasized racial and gender prioritization in a variety of programs from vaccinations to pandemic relief. MORE
Constitutional Law Free Speech SocietyThere is a new controversy at GoFundMe which has been repeatedly criticized for yielding to campaigns to cancel conservative causes on the fundraising site. MORE
” However, the appellate panel corrected noted that such laws are narrowly construed in light of controlling precedent. The criminalization of speech has expanded in countries like France , Germany , and England though hate speech laws and speech regulation. MORE
Blumenthal told The Hill : “It will inevitably fuel and drive an effort to expand the Supreme Court if this activist majority betrays fundamental constitutional principles. Constitutional Law Courts Supreme CourtI have previously criticized Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., MORE
“California’s Shifting Relationship With the Supreme Court: A conversation with the constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky about what Californians can expect from a conservative court.” ” Jill Cowan has this discussion online at The New York Times MORE
Sullivan, sued for defamation and won under Alabama law. Sullivan’s lawsuit was one of a number of civil actions brought under state laws that targeted Northern media covering the violence against freedom marchers. Academia Constitutional Law Free Speech MORE
What constitutes hate speech remains a highly subjective matter and we have seen a steady expansion of prohibited terms and words and gestures. The charges against Millar do not appear to have been brought under the new law. MORE
“Leading scholar of civil procedure, constitutional law, Stephen Sachs joins HLS faculty”: Harvard Law today has a report that begins, “Stephen E. Sachs, a leading scholar of civil procedure and constitutional law, will join the faculty of Harvard Law School as the inaugural Antonin Scalia Professor of Law, effective July 1 MORE
Constitutional Law First Amendment Tyler BrokerMy work was recently involved in a larger debate about the power, and harm, of certain words. MORE
The Biden administration agreed that such classifications, particularly based on race, must satisfy the highest constitutional burden of “strict scrutiny.” This is a far more nuanced constitutional issue than past challenges. Columns Constitutional Law Courts Politics MORE
The New York Times is reporting that a Rutgers Law Professor and law student are under fire after the student reluctantly read the n-word in a 1993 legal opinion. This is not the only law student under fire this week for controversial or offensive language. MORE
“Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella appointed Pisar Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; Justice Abella is world-renowned for her decisions and theories on equality, human rights, and constitutional law”: Rachel Reed of Harvard Law Today has this report MORE
Wade , a case that not only would transform constitutional law but political divisions in the United States. The Mississippi legislature moved to ban abortions after 15 weeks, seven weeks earlier than past laws passing constitutional muster. MORE
According to supporters of the law, this time constraint was intended to ensure that the woman receiving the abortion gave informed consent. The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Friday reinstated a 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions in Tennessee. MORE
Constitutional Law Free Speech PoliticsWe have been discussing the termination of public employees and others for their postings on social media or public displays. MORE
Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas Texas Tech University School of Law invites applications from exceptional individuals to fill a visiting faculty position for the 2021-22 academic year (Requisition 22902BR/Visiting Professor). It is anticipated that the law school MORE
He owes allegiance to the two departments, so to speak, and within their respective spheres must pay the penalties which each exacts for disobedience to its laws.”. Constitutional Law Criminal law MORE
Existing constitutional doctrines protect federal buildings and enclaves from state interference and control. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. Columns Congress Constitutional Law Politics MORE
Ohio (a 1969 case that we can discussed much in terms of “violent speech”), the Court struck down an Ohio law prohibiting public speech that was deemed as promoting illegal conduct. Academia Constitutional Law Free Speech Media Society MORE
Sites like Lawyers, Guns, and Money feature writers like Colorado Law Professor Paul Campus who call for the firing of those with opposing views ( including myself ). ” Indeed, a s raised by SNL , such moments can occur in deep space: Academia Constitutional Law Free Speech MORE
It first said that their speech constituted incitement akin to “fighting words.” Preczewski that “, it is undisputed that Uzuegbunam experienced a completed violation of his constitutional rights when respondents enforced their speech policies against him. MORE
Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle have attacked media rights in England and succeeded under the laws of the United Kingdom. Rather, millions are likely to wait in rapt anticipation to hear more of what Prince Harry will say about correcting our Constitution. MORE
Constitutional Law First Amendment Texas Tyler BrokerReligious fear and hatred of nonbelievers is real, the question is whether legal mechanisms exist that nonbelievers can utilize to defend themselves. . MORE
Government Constitutional Law First Amendment Ron DeSantis TechnologyGreat job! MORE
As such, while recognizing that the First Amendment protects the mother’s right to display the flag, if it is not removed by June 1, 2021, its continued presence shall constitute a change in circumstances and family court shall factor this into any future best interests analysis.”. MORE
Sullivan, sued for defamation and won under Alabama law. Sullivan’s lawsuit was one of a number of civil actions brought under state laws that targeted Northern media covering the violence against freedom marchers. Constitutional Law Media Politics Torts MORE
The 2021 Albany Law Review Symposium VIDEO: [link]. Albany Law Review Constitutional Law Symposium MORE
These politicians often decry what they view as attacks on the rule of law. Well, this is not just an attack but a virtual declaration of war on the rule of law. Congress Constitutional Law Supreme Court MORE
The arrest appears to have been made under a state hate crime law that has long been criticized by some of us in the free speech community as dangerously vague. The “guise of constitutional freedom” is in fact the First Amendment’s protection of unpopular speech. MORE
Government Constitutional Law COVID-19Culture war now, culture war tomorrow, culture war forever. MORE
The bill would make it a crime to “taunt” a police officer, an act that would sweep an array of protected speech under the criminal code and would face serious constitutional challenges. Constitutional Law Criminal law Free Speech MORE
While legislative counsel and some legal experts raised concerns over the constitutionality of the law, a trial court rejected the challenge. Even if such categories pass constitutional muster, there is the question of selecting groups for favored treatment. MORE
Some have called for the change to increase diversity in the schools, particularly after California voters refused to change the long ban on affirmative action in education under state law. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. MORE
Constitutional Law Related Topics EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas Texas Tech University School of Law invites applications from exceptional individuals to fill a visiting faculty position for the 2021-22 academic year (Requisition 22902BR/Visiting Professor). It is anticipated that the law school
HowAppealing
APRIL 14, 2021
“Leading scholar of civil procedure, constitutional law, Stephen Sachs joins HLS faculty”: Harvard Law today has a report that begins, “Stephen E. Sachs, a leading scholar of civil procedure and constitutional law, will join the faculty of Harvard Law School as the inaugural Antonin Scalia Professor of Law, effective July 1
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
“California’s Shifting Relationship With the Supreme Court: A conversation with the constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky about what Californians can expect from a conservative court.” ” Jill Cowan has this discussion online at The New York Times
HowAppealing
APRIL 7, 2021
“Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella appointed Pisar Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; Justice Abella is world-renowned for her decisions and theories on equality, human rights, and constitutional law”: Rachel Reed of Harvard Law Today has this report
AboveTheLaw
MAY 25, 2021
Government Constitutional Law First Amendment Ron DeSantis TechnologyGreat job!
AboveTheLaw
JUNE 9, 2021
Government Constitutional Law COVID-19Culture war now, culture war tomorrow, culture war forever.
AboveTheLaw
MAY 10, 2021
Constitutional Law First Amendment Texas Tyler BrokerReligious fear and hatred of nonbelievers is real, the question is whether legal mechanisms exist that nonbelievers can utilize to defend themselves. .
JonathanTurley
JUNE 1, 2021
Madison — the case laying the foundation for the Supreme Court in our constitutional system. AOC challenged the role of the Court in overturning laws. Constitutional Law Courts Media Politics Society Supreme Court
JonathanTurley
MAY 31, 2021
Blumenthal told The Hill : “It will inevitably fuel and drive an effort to expand the Supreme Court if this activist majority betrays fundamental constitutional principles. Constitutional Law Courts Supreme CourtI have previously criticized Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,
JURIST
APRIL 26, 2021
According to supporters of the law, this time constraint was intended to ensure that the woman receiving the abortion gave informed consent. The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Friday reinstated a 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions in Tennessee.
JonathanTurley
MAY 21, 2021
Constitutional Law Politics(Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz). The Biden Administration has emphasized racial and gender prioritization in a variety of programs from vaccinations to pandemic relief.
|
JonathanTurley
JUNE 13, 2021
While legislative counsel and some legal experts raised concerns over the constitutionality of the law, a trial court rejected the challenge. Even if such categories pass constitutional muster, there is the question of selecting groups for favored treatment.
JonathanTurley
MAY 6, 2021
Constitutional Law Free Speech PoliticsWe have been discussing the termination of public employees and others for their postings on social media or public displays.
JonathanTurley
MAY 20, 2021
Wade , a case that not only would transform constitutional law but political divisions in the United States. The Mississippi legislature moved to ban abortions after 15 weeks, seven weeks earlier than past laws passing constitutional muster.
NewYorkCourtWatcher
APRIL 27, 2021
The 2021 Albany Law Review Symposium VIDEO: [link]. Albany Law Review Constitutional Law Symposium
JonathanTurley
MAY 24, 2021
The Biden administration agreed that such classifications, particularly based on race, must satisfy the highest constitutional burden of “strict scrutiny.” This is a far more nuanced constitutional issue than past challenges. Columns Constitutional Law Courts Politics
JonathanTurley
MAY 14, 2021
Sites like Lawyers, Guns, and Money feature writers like Colorado Law Professor Paul Campus who call for the firing of those with opposing views ( including myself ). ” Indeed, a s raised by SNL , such moments can occur in deep space: Academia Constitutional Law Free Speech
AboveTheLaw
JUNE 9, 2021
The article, written by Harvard Law School prof Jeannie Suk Gersen — we’ll get back to why that’s significant in a second — leans into the sad state of […]. Law Schools Constitutional Law Harvard Law School Jeannie Suk Gersen
JonathanTurley
JUNE 4, 2021
What constitutes hate speech remains a highly subjective matter and we have seen a steady expansion of prohibited terms and words and gestures. The charges against Millar do not appear to have been brought under the new law.
JonathanTurley
MARCH 13, 2021
The bill would make it a crime to “taunt” a police officer, an act that would sweep an array of protected speech under the criminal code and would face serious constitutional challenges. Constitutional Law Criminal law Free Speech
JonathanTurley
APRIL 30, 2021
Ohio (a 1969 case that we can discussed much in terms of “violent speech”), the Court struck down an Ohio law prohibiting public speech that was deemed as promoting illegal conduct. Academia Constitutional Law Free Speech Media Society
JonathanTurley
APRIL 19, 2021
Existing constitutional doctrines protect federal buildings and enclaves from state interference and control. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. Columns Congress Constitutional Law Politics
JonathanTurley
APRIL 18, 2021
” The question is whether a possible split-second mistake legally constitutes a conscious choice of an officer. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University and a member of USA TODAY’s Board of Contributors.
JonathanTurley
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
It is not just limit to criminal impulses but extends to dietary impulses like the Big Gulp laws. Bizarre Constitutional Law Criminal law Free SpeechMy home city of Chicago continues to reel from soaring crime rates.
JonathanTurley
JUNE 5, 2021
For many years, I have been critical of politicians running on promises of sweeping gun control legislation that would violate controlling case law under the Second Amendment. Benitez addresses the test for such laws and holds that the state does not come close to satisfying its burden.
JonathanTurley
MAY 7, 2021
He owes allegiance to the two departments, so to speak, and within their respective spheres must pay the penalties which each exacts for disobedience to its laws.”. Constitutional Law Criminal law
JonathanTurley
MAY 19, 2021
The arrest appears to have been made under a state hate crime law that has long been criticized by some of us in the free speech community as dangerously vague. The “guise of constitutional freedom” is in fact the First Amendment’s protection of unpopular speech.
JonathanTurley
MARCH 31, 2021
Constitutional Law Free Speech SocietyThere is a new controversy at GoFundMe which has been repeatedly criticized for yielding to campaigns to cancel conservative causes on the fundraising site.
JonathanTurley
MARCH 9, 2021
It first said that their speech constituted incitement akin to “fighting words.” Preczewski that “, it is undisputed that Uzuegbunam experienced a completed violation of his constitutional rights when respondents enforced their speech policies against him.
JonathanTurley
MAY 21, 2021
The New York Times is reporting that a Rutgers Law Professor and law student are under fire after the student reluctantly read the n-word in a 1993 legal opinion. This is not the only law student under fire this week for controversial or offensive language.
JonathanTurley
APRIL 15, 2021
These politicians often decry what they view as attacks on the rule of law. Well, this is not just an attack but a virtual declaration of war on the rule of law. Congress Constitutional Law Supreme Court
JonathanTurley
APRIL 23, 2021
Sullivan, sued for defamation and won under Alabama law. Sullivan’s lawsuit was one of a number of civil actions brought under state laws that targeted Northern media covering the violence against freedom marchers. Academia Constitutional Law Free Speech
JonathanTurley
MAY 9, 2021
As such, while recognizing that the First Amendment protects the mother’s right to display the flag, if it is not removed by June 1, 2021, its continued presence shall constitute a change in circumstances and family court shall factor this into any future best interests analysis.”.
JonathanTurley
MAY 31, 2021
Some have called for the change to increase diversity in the schools, particularly after California voters refused to change the long ban on affirmative action in education under state law. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University.
JonathanTurley
MAY 17, 2021
Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle have attacked media rights in England and succeeded under the laws of the United Kingdom. Rather, millions are likely to wait in rapt anticipation to hear more of what Prince Harry will say about correcting our Constitution.
JonathanTurley
MAY 12, 2021
” However, the appellate panel corrected noted that such laws are narrowly construed in light of controlling precedent. The criminalization of speech has expanded in countries like France , Germany , and England though hate speech laws and speech regulation.
JonathanTurley
MARCH 21, 2021
Sullivan, sued for defamation and won under Alabama law. Sullivan’s lawsuit was one of a number of civil actions brought under state laws that targeted Northern media covering the violence against freedom marchers. Constitutional Law Media Politics Torts
114 
Let's personalize your content