By Amy Kerlin, Staff Writer On the multiple occasions that the United States Supreme Court opined about vehicles and the Fourth Amendment, it considered competing policy interests like officer safety or an individual’s privacy rights. These frequently clashing policy interests come to the forefront in the realm of high-speed pursuit […]
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PA Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Whether Rap Lyrics Can Be Considered Terroristic Threats
By Amy Kerlin, Staff Writer Are rap lyrics protected by the First Amendment? Can limitations be placed on artistic expressions? On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the extent of free speech protection of lyrics in a rap song. In 2014, two Pittsburgh area […]
Federal Judge and D.C. Circuit Note that Undocumented Teen Immigrant has Constitutional Right to Abortion
By Amy Kerlin, Staff Writer The right to abortion is guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. Last week, the question arose whether undocumented minors who illegally entered the United States also had a constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy. Jane Doe, who […]
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