California same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional 
Published: February 7, 2012
Tags: fourteenth amendment, proposition 8, same-sex marriage
The ban on gay marriage approved by California voters is unconstitutional, the 9th Circuit has ruled.
Court to decide special union fees constitutionality
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: January 10, 2012
Tags: agency fee, chargeable expenses, Fifth Amendment, First Amendment, fourteenth amendment, Supreme Court, union fees
WASHINGTON – The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court appear poised to issue a split decision in a case considering what notice non-union state workers must receive before being assessed a special fee that will fund political efforts. But a preliminary issue may keep the Court from even reaching the merits of the case.
Female deputy can sue over embarrassing video
Published: October 18, 2011
Tags: civil rights, fourteenth amendment, right to privacy
A female deputy could sue for a violation of her constitutional privacy rights based on a claim that co-workers videoed her partially covered body in a hospital decontamination room, the 3rd Circuit has ruled in reversing a dismissal.
Special education teacher not liable for student sex
Published: July 15, 2011
Tags: fourteenth amendment, sexual assault, §1983
A special education teacher did not violate the constitutional rights of a mentally retarded student by failing to prevent sexual contact between her and a male student, the 9th Circuit has ruled in affirming judgment.
Supreme Court rules indigent father had right to counsel
Published: June 20, 2011
Tags: child support, civil contempt, fourteenth amendment, right to counsel
An indigent father’s constitutional rights were violated when he was imprisoned for failing to pay child support without first being provided counsel or afforded other procedural safeguards, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision.
Justices: Second Amendment restricts local gun laws
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: June 28, 2010
Tags: D.C. v. Heller, fourteenth amendment, handgun ban, Second Amendment, self-defense
The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self defense applies to states and local municipalities through the Fourteenth Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision.
SECOND AMENDMENT
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: June 28, 2010
Tags: D.C. v. Heller, fourteenth amendment, handgun ban, Second Amendment, self-defense
The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self defense applies to states and local municipalities through the Fourteenth Amendment.
DUE PROCESS
By:
Justin Rebello
Published: March 31, 2009
Tags: due process, fourteenth amendment
Does the refusal by an elected appellate judge to recuse himself from considering a case involving his biggest campaign contributor violate the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
U.S. Supreme Court. Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co., No. 08-22. Certiorari granted Nov. 14, 2008. Ruling below: No. 33350, Supreme Court of Appeals of W. Va., April 3, 2008 (unreported).
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