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like a green finch, a linnet bird, a nightingale, a black bird, a ringdove, or a robinet. Not a lark:…
Freedom of Birds are dead? Well, let's hope we still have some birds who can sing while imprisoned, like a…
That would make sense! I honestly didn't give it any thought at all; I just scrolled through pictures of snakes…
Does Vance have king snake coloration? I would have expected him to be venomous.
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Category Archives: Supreme Court Issues
Another Federal Appeals Court Casts A Cold Eye On DOMA
The second circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that section three of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), which says that the Federal government will not recognize any same-sex marriage regardless of state law, “violates equal protection” and is therefore … Continue reading
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Smart People Saying Smart Things About The Abigail Fisher Affirmative Action Case
Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Fisher v University of Texas (pdf link). Although a surprise decision is always possible, it appears likely that the conservative majority will use this case to ban race-based affirmative action in college … Continue reading
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Supreme Court, In A 4-4 Vote, Affirms Sexist Discrimination Against Fathers
[Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog.] I wrote about Flores-Villar v. United States last year. The Times summarizes the state of the law in 1974, when Ruben Flores-Villar was born: Children born outside the country to an unmarried American parent are … Continue reading
Law In Flores-Villar Case Was Amended In 1986, But It's Still Sexist
(Crossposted) I previously wrote about Flores-Viller v. US, a case involving an unequal immigration law which discriminates against fathers. I just found out that the law was changed to be less onerous back in 1986. That’s a good thing. It … Continue reading
Supreme Court To Hear Discrimination Against Fathers Case
(Crossposted at Family Scholars Blog, TADA and Alas.) The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Flores-Villar v. United States on November 10th. The case involves Ruben Flores-Villar, whose father — but not mother — is an American. Ruben was … Continue reading
Democratic deference, not Republican resistance, is source of student sorrow
The normally-excellent Dahlia Lithwick, writing about sad liberal law students: One of the most notable things about these events is the extent to which progressive students, faced with a Supreme Court vacancy, a Democratic president, and a Democratic Congress, are … Continue reading
@CharlesS: Vance thinks he's king, but doesn't realize that he isn't even venomous?