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Settlement reached in seizure of Va. campus paper photos
Posted on June 01, 2010James Madison University's The Breeze gives up 20 pictures of riot at block party in exchange for having state pay its legal bills.
Conservative Christians aim to unseat 4 San Diego judges
Posted on June 01, 2010Critics say campaign seeks to pack courts with judges who adhere to religious right's moral agenda, threatening impartiality of court system and church-state separation.
2nd federal judge agrees student drawing was threatening
Posted on June 01, 2010By David L. Hudson Jr. Court says facts show New York fifth-grader had disciplinary history.
High court won't halt Ariz. matching funds
Posted on May 31, 2010Justices' denial leaves door open for full appeal of 9th Circuit decision that upheld providing extra cash to publicly funded candidates who are outspent by privately funded opponents.
Conn. town barred from holding graduations in church
Posted on May 31, 2010Attorney says Enfield schools will ask 2nd Circuit to hear expedited appeal of federal judge's ruling that holding ceremonies at First Cathedral would be unconstitutional endorsement of religion.
Ill. judge: Ex-college student's note not protected speech
Posted on May 31, 2010Court says there's no evidence that aspiring rapper Olutosin Oduwole's writings were lyrics.
News outlets claim access to Gulf oil-spill site is limited
Posted on May 31, 2010Times-Picayune photographer says ability to reach slick 'is slowly being strangled off'; government officials say restrictions are needed to protect wildlife, ensure safe air traffic.
Detroit bus agency sued for refusing Muslim-defector ads
Posted on May 31, 2010Group alleges double standard in that atheist ads were allowed to appear on buses.
N.D. atheist to get 'ISNOGOD' license plate
Posted on May 30, 2010Brian Magee of Fargo appealed earlier denial by transportation officials.
Iowa county can roll on with steel-wheel ban
Posted on May 29, 2010Magistrate refuses to dismiss charges against 13-year-old Old Order Mennonite despite sect's contention that use of conventional wheels would violate church rules.
Chicken costumes at polls raise squawks
Posted on May 28, 2010Some voters in Nevada Senate primary wearing feathered outfits to mock statement by GOP candidate; election official says practice is banned but loophole prevents enforcement.
Federal magistrate urges disclosure of anti-gay marriage donors
Posted on May 27, 2010Group claims revealing names would have chilling effect on their First Amendment rights to express their views.
New campaign puts First Amendment first
Posted on May 27, 2010Nationwide, nonpartisan effort launching July 1 will promote understanding of First Amendment freedoms through media, education, campus events.
Nev. judge blocks Va. political group's commercials
Posted on May 27, 2010Secretary of state says Alliance for America's Future failed to register as PAC, should disclose backers; group's lawyers argue ads aren't express advocacy.
NYC bus ads asking 'Leaving Islam?' cause a stir
Posted on May 27, 2010Group called Stop Islamization of America says it's trying to provide resources for Muslims afraid to leave their faith.
9th Circuit backs L.A. billboard ban
Posted on May 26, 2010Panel reverses federal judge's ruling that exceptions to regulation raised free-speech concerns because they gave city too much leeway in deciding which signs to allow.
New law needed to stop 'crush videos,' House panel told
Posted on May 26, 2010Witnesses testify that high court's ruling in U.S. v. Stevens left door open for Congress to craft free-speech exception for videos showing graphic violence against animals.
Man charged with aiding suicides barred from Net
Posted on May 26, 2010Former nurse might find free-speech protection in case involving several actual suicides.
Pa. newspaper wins access to university foundation's donor info
Posted on May 26, 2010Court rules Pocono Record can obtain list of contributions - but not donors' names - as well as board meeting minutes that pertain to raising and disbursing money.
Attorneys: First Amendment doesn't fully protect funeral protesters
Posted on May 25, 2010In high court filing, lawyers say members of Kansas church aren't protected because they infringed on Albert Snyder's rights to peacefully assemble with family, friends for his Marine son's funeral.
NYC community board OKs plans for mosque near ground zero
Posted on May 25, 2010Critics voice opposition to project two blocks from World Trade Center site; others say Muslim center would foster understanding between different groups.
Detroit mayor bans reality TV crews from police raids
Posted on May 25, 2010Move comes after cameras from A&E show 'The First 48' accompany officers on raid in which 7-year-old girl is shot dead.
Wyo. judge lifts restraining orders against 2 newspapers
Posted on May 25, 2010Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne Herald had been blocked from publishing information from report on college-sponsored trip to Costa Rica.
Cigarettes still banned on stage in Colo.
Posted on May 24, 2010U.S. Supreme Court refuses to review what has been called first state court decision upholding extension of smoking ban to theatrical performances.
2nd Circuit halts forced hand-over of filmmaker's outtakes
Posted on May 24, 2010Appeals court blocks federal judge's order, saying it will hear Joseph Berlinger's appeal on expedited basis.
Obama administration asks high court to keep soft-money ban
Posted on May 24, 2010Acting solicitor general urges justices to uphold ruling that bars national political parties from raising unlimited donations from corporations, unions.
Calif. court won't release details of girl's murder
Posted on May 24, 2010Judge rejects news media's request, saying case is not over and she wants to preserve plea deal reached with suspect.
Church founders can't escape drug charges
Posted on May 24, 2010By David L. Hudson Jr. 10th Circuit finds couple failed to establish that their beliefs about marijuana as sacred substance were sincerely held.
High court to hear dispute over Ariz. school tax credit
Posted on May 23, 2010Justices agree to review 9th Circuit decision that allowed lawsuit, which challenges tax-break program as unconstitutional state endorsement of religion, to proceed.
Wyo. newspaper ordered not to publish story about 2008 trip
Posted on May 23, 2010Laramie County district judge issues restraining order at request of community college officials who argue that publishing report could violate federal student privacy laws.
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well if you could get him to a mental health facility they could screen him for ...
How do I get the courts in LA to obey the court order in iowa?
wow. thats hard, I will have to ask my lawyer to friend...
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