Will I Go to Jail if I Burn My Flag?
The Constitutionality of Flag Burning: Texas v. Johnson 491 U.S. 397 (1989) In the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Texas v. Johnson (not to be confused with Lawrence v. Texas), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the controversial nature of burning the U.S. Flag. In the case, a group of communist protesters were showing their [...]
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Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Case: Schenck v. United States
{EAV:8b713632bd7487bd} Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 100 (1919) Schenck v. U.S., is a landmark First Amendment Free Speech case. It established the “clear and present danger test” for deciding Free Speech cases. The case dealt with Schenck, who was responsible for printing and distributing material that encouraged men to resist the draft. The court held [...]
Scout Leader Let Go Because She’s A Lesbian
A Cub Scout Den mother in Ohio was removed from her post last week after officials discovered that she is a lesbian, according to care2.com. The dismissal of Jennifer Tyrrell, adds substance to old adage that “no good deed goes unpunished,” as she initially took the reins because no on else volunteered to do so. [...]
Mass. Man to Be Sentenced for Terrorism Conspiracy Charges
A Massachusetts man is to be sentenced Thursday in connection with multiple terrorism conspiracy convictions, according to CNN. His prosecution raised several questions on how terror suspect may be properly prosecuted. The crimes that 29-year-old Tarek Mehanna was convicted of back in December include: Conspiring to help al Qaeda, Conspiring to commit murder in a foreign [...]
Student Body President Sues For Reinstatement and Violation of Free Speech Rights A high school senior is suing his faculty advisors, principal, and school district, for allegedly removing him from his elected position of Student Body President with no legitimate educational reason. He was elected in April 2011 as student body president for the 2011-2012 [...]
