Majority Rejects “Mullet Doctrine” in Fourth Amendment Case
Not to be confused with the Rule in Cyrus’s Case.
Constitutional Law
Supreme Court: Get a Warrant Before You Invade Somebody’s Curtilage
Even if they’ve got a motorcycle parked in it.
Shrubbery Nice, Not Too Expensive, But Also Not Probable Cause
If there had been another shrubbery, next to the first, only slightly higher so you get a two-layer effect with a little path running down the middle, the case might have come out differently.
About That Religious Test
Massachusetts got rid of its religious test in 1821—but not because it was unconstitutional.
Shortening the Massachusetts Oath of Office Probably Saved Lives
Or at least reduced the number of people who died of old age while saying it.
Nebraska Legislator Proposes Creation of Mini-Nebraska
It could be populated by up to 360 mini-Nebraskans.
Oh, Good, Another “Official State Bible” Law
Seems like there’s something in the Constitution on this. Maybe one of those amendments?
Amicus Brief Cites Ferris Bueller to Great Effect
Did I enjoy searching a Supreme Court transcript for the word “Ferris”? I did.
Heroic Legislator Defends Right to Public Swearing
It’s a *#*&@^ stupid law.
No, You Don’t Have to Swear an Oath to Hold Public Office
Did you not know that? *awkward silence*