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Fifth Amendment
Pinky the Dog gets her day at Iowa’s Supreme Court
A dispute about a dog that bit a cat is now at Iowa’s Supreme Court and it addresses an important question about how…
Looking ahead: Cases for the Supreme Court’s next term
Coming up in October, the Supreme Court starts a new term and hears new cases. Here’s a quick look at three cases the Justices…
Supreme Court decides against Double Jeopardy appeal
On Friday morning, the Supreme Court decided against a Virginia man’s claim that he faced double jeopardy because he faced…
Presidential subpoenas: An unsettled matter?
The idea of a possible presidential subpoena is in the news again, bringing back a question that’s been debated for months. To…
The Cohen case and attorney-client privilege
The recent raid on the office of Michael Cohen, one of President Trump’s personal lawyers, has raised a number of questions on…
Supreme Court cases where students influenced the Constitution
Some of the most significant Supreme Court cases in history were controversies that were started by, or on behalf, of public…
The Supreme Court takes on a big Double Jeopardy case
On Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a dispute about a defendant’s claim to double jeopardy if they have…
Could the Fifth Amendment play a role in the Mueller investigation?
As special counsel Robert Mueller reportedly negotiates with Donald Trump’s lawyers for an interview the President, legal…
Judge blocks Trump ban on transgender troops
On Monday afternoon, the U.S. Court for the District of Columbia temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to ban…
Utah county jumps into Louisiana frog habitat case
A dispute now at the Supreme Court over an alleged Louisiana frog habitat has led to an interesting set of amicus briefs,…
