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Biden’s “Come on, Man” Defense Will Not Fly on Religious Freedom

JonathanTurley

The problem is that the courts already recognize some religious exemption arguments. Those arguments are based on both the constitutional protection of religious values but also laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. They also can refile if the lower court has not reached a decision by Oct.

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Produce over Politics: Whole Foods Fights for Right to Bar Political Advocacy in Workplace

JonathanTurley

San Francisco Regional Director Jill Coffman declared that the company is violating the rights of workers in 10 different states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Washington, Indiana, and California). In her consolidated complaint against Whole Foods Market, Inc.,

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Trump’s Liability Or Opportunity? Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump Over Capitol Riot

JonathanTurley

In my view, the lawsuit contravenes free speech as well as controlling case law from the Supreme Court. That claim runs directly counter to the controlling case law. In rejecting a suit against the church on constitutional grounds, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote: “Speech is powerful. .” In Brandenburg v.

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Colorado Judge Rejects 14th Amendment Disqualification Effort to Bar Trump from Ballot

JonathanTurley

While I am a critic of Trump’s speech and actions on that day, I still believe that the the court is completely wrong on the First Amendment. The Supreme Court nevertheless overturned his conviction. In Brandenburg v. Likewise, in Hess v.

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What Ever Happened to the Prosecution of Donald Trump for Incitement?

JonathanTurley

They knew that a court would throw out such an indictment and, even if they could find a willing judge, any conviction would be thrown out on appeal. The Supreme Court nevertheless overturned his conviction. This is not some form of nonfeasance in failing to take an action required by law. In Brandenburg v. Likewise, in Hess v.