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.
Constitutional Law
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*
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.