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ImmigrationProf Blog
Ted Cruz on Immigration
Harvard Law School trained Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has been in the national news quite a bit lately, for, among other things, killing immigration reform and as a possible Republican…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Ninth Circuit Strikes “Good Cause” Requirement for Concealed Carry
Steven D. Schwinn, John Marshall Law SchoolA divided three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit ruled last week in Peruta v. County of San Diego that the city's "good cause" requirement…
Surf and Turf Law
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down Ban on Open and Concealed Carry of Firearms
Because I have been involved with some Hawaii based Second Amendment litigation and have moderated a Second Amendment panel for the ABA, this blog will sometimes dabble into that area.The…
Elder Law Prof Blog
Incapacity and the Second Amendment
Florida elder law and estate planning attorney Carla-Michelle Adams observes that state laws, such as that of her home state, are often silent on whether a guardianship determines the right of…
Civil Rights Law & Policy Blog
CRL&P Daily Reads: Feb. 7, 2014
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Debo Adegbile's nomination to head DOJ's Civil Rights Division. Federal judge rejects requests by Kansas and Arizona for trial to show proof of citizenship needed for…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Are there no limits on Second Amendment rights?”
Main January 9, 2014"Are there no limits on Second Amendment rights?"The title of this post is the title of this new entry by Lyle Denniston at the "Constitution Daily" blog…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
District Judge Says Chicago’s Gun-Sales Ban Violates Second Amendment
Judge Edmond E. Chang (N.D. Ill.) ruled yesterday in Illinois Association of Firearms Retailers v. City of Chicago that Chicago's ban on gun sales violates the Second Amendment. Chicago Municipal…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Federal District Judge Upholds Most of New York’s SAFE Act Against Second Amendment Challenge, Striking Some Provisions
In an opinion rendered on December 31, Judge William M. Skretny declared several provisions unconstitutional but upheld most of New York's SAFE Act in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association…
Civil Rights Law & Policy Blog
CRL&P Daily Reads: Dec. 8, 2013
Milwaukee to file civil rights complaint against company that lost a flashdrive containing employees' personal information; and, DOE will not file civil rights complaint after a report finds rampant cheating…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Louisiana Supreme Court at crosshairs of strong gun rights and tough drug laws
Main November 29, 2013Louisiana Supreme Court at crosshairs of strong gun rights and tough drug lawsAs reported in this effective local article, headlined "Court considering second major gun law: La.…