by Jacob Sullum. Because justice is a result, not just a process. This week Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor had some kind words
for jury nullification, which empowers jurors to judge the law as well
as the facts of a case and may involve disregarding the law when the law
is unjust. During a discussion
about juries at NYU Law School on ... MOREJustice Sotomayor Has Kind Words For Jury Nullification
by Jacob Sullum. Because justice is a result, not just a process. This week Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor had some kind words
for jury nullification, which empowers jurors to judge the law as well
as the facts of a case and may involve disregarding the law when the law
is unjust. During a discussion
about juries at NYU Law School on ... MOREDaniel Payne: Say Hello To Twitter’s Tweet Police
No wonder Twitter stock is tanking. Twitter yesterday announced it is forming a “Trust and Safety Council,” an effort to “ensure that people feel safe expressing themselves on Twitter.” The council features “safety advocates, academics, and researchers,” “grassroots advocacy organizations” and “community groups,” all of them ... MOREIs The ACLU Going Soft On The First Amendment?
by Damon Root. That's the troubling question raised by University of Washington law professor Ronald Collins,
who notes that the ACLU just began its annual fundraising campaign and
released an accompanying "National ACLU Workplan," which, in the
organization's own words, "lays out [the ACLU's] plans for the year
ahead [and] always addresses ... MOREKade Crockford: This Federal Appeals Court's Ruling Put A Dent In The Police Officers' 'Qualified Immunity' Defense
Cop to be held accountable in killing of unarmed man. A police officer is not immune from accountability after he points a
gun at a non-threatening person, with his finger on the trigger and the
safety off, and accidentally fires. So ruled the
First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston last week, in a case that has
far-reaching implications for public ... MOREAndrew Napolitano: What If There Is No Difference?
What are the lovers of liberty to do? What if all the remaining presidential candidates really want the
same things? What if they all offer essentially the same ideas couched
in different words? What if these primary races have become beauty
pageants largely based on personality and advertising? What if our system of governance is so deep ... MORETim Cushing: Drug Dogs Don't Even Have To Be Right Half The Time To Be Considered 'Reliable' By The Courts
The pretense of probable cause. All in all, this motion to suppress evidence worked out for the plaintiff, but it does little to address concerns that drug dogs are basically blank permission slips for inquisitive cops. The defendant -- Emile Martin -- was in a vehicle driven by another person (simply referred to as "Montgomery" in the opinion). This vehicle ... MOREGender-Integration Of Combat Jobs Fuels Legislation, Lawsuits To Impose Draft Registration On Women
by Morgan Chalfant. The Obama administration’s decision to open up all combat roles to
women has led to a heated debate over whether women should have to
register for the draft and has sparked both legislation and legal action
that could change the Selective Service’s rules. It remains to be seen what the impact of Defense Secretary ... MORE
City Of Buffalo Is Raking In Big Bucks From Auto Drivers After Wildly Expanding Their Traffic Citation Industry
by Matthew Spina. Throughout last year, Buffalo police pulled over more drivers and handed more tickets to each. But the flood began in July – after City Hall created its new “traffic violations agency” to grab more money than ever from traffic fines. The traffic agency flung open its doors July 1. From that day through December, police issued 30,000 ... MOREJohn Stossel: High-Tech Ted
Politicians tailor their messages to different audiences. Facing New Hampshire's primary, Ted Cruz talked more about "free-market principles" and a "commitment to the Constitution" and said "no one personality can right the wrongs done by Washington." Politico ran the headline "Ted Cruz, born-again libertarian." I'm skeptical. ... MORE Australia About To Legalize Growing Marijuana Nationwide
by Steve Mollman. Australia appears set to legalize the growing of marijuana for medical use nationwide. A bill introduced to parliament Wednesday (Feb. 10) by the Liberal Party would amend the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967. It looks guaranteed to become law, as the main opposition party immediately pledged support for it. Under the proposal a national ... MOREJacob Sullum: What Rand Paul Brought To The Race
The fate of the only small government candidate. During the last Republican presidential debate in which he participated, Rand Paul condemned the National Security Agency's mass collection of Americans' telephone records, cautioned against reckless intervention in Syria's civil war, and declared that a "true fiscal conservative" must "look ... MOREHottest Year On Record? Claim Not Backed Up By The Data
from Investors Business Daily. The narrative says we’re living in dangerous times as man’s carbon dioxide emissions heat Earth. But a scientist testifying before Congress showed that the temperature record telling that story can’t be trusted. When the media reported — gleefully because it allowed them to advance their agenda — that 2015 ... MORECalifornia Grants Driver's Licenses To 605,000 Illegal Aliens
Pass Go, collect $200. Some 605,000 undocumented immigrants who live in California were granted driver's licenses in 2015, the first year they have been able to enjoy that benefit, officials said Monday. The law known as AB60 took effect on January 2, 2015. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) expects a total of about 1.4 million people ... MORE
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