No, You Don’t Have to Swear an Oath to Hold Public Office
Did you not know that? *awkward silence*
Constitutional Law
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Louisiana Spouse-Swapping Case
One of those cases that shows the “rational basis” test might be misnamed.
Court to Police: Nope, Sometimes “Fleeing” Is Just Jogging
Not killing this guy is about the only thing the SFPD did right here.
Of Course There Was a Comma in “I Want a Lawyer Dog”
No, not between “I” and “Want a Lawyer Dog,” as if he were referring to himself, Mr. Want a Lawyer Dog. Please try to take this more seriously. Dog.
Grand Jury Indicts Officers in Student-Groping Case
Turns out those who suggested in March (me, for example) that the officers were “probably in some trouble” here were right.
High Court Vomits Truth in Frozen-Guru Case
1600 words on this, but I’ve been waiting three years for a decision.
Georgia Cops Allegedly Grope 900 High-School Students, Are Probably in Some Trouble
A mass groping would be inexcusable, of course; but also, how exactly do you search 900 high-school students and all their belongings and not find ANY pot?
Ninth Circuit Breaks New Ground in Sexy-Cop Jurisprudence
Probably not necessary to say that the court’s decision was quite favorable to sexy cops.
“Naked American Hero” Loses Challenge to TSA Fine
Disappointing.
Ninth Circuit Rejects Qualified Immunity in Moon-Rock Sting Case
Maybe the government shouldn’t feel free to treat an innocent elderly woman like a criminal, the opinion strongly suggests.