Dreadlocks & Due Process: SCOTUS Case Could Gut Medicaid The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections , a case that began with a seemingly straightforward violation of religious freedom. Damon Landor, a…
SCOTUS Hears Case of Rastafarian Prisoner’s Forced Haircut The Supreme Court is now considering a case involving a Rastafarian prisoner who had his religious liberty allegedly violated in a Louisiana prison. Damon Landor, a practicing Rastafarian, adheres to a religious…
Supreme Court Decision Sparks Debate Over ICE Authority A recent Supreme Court ruling has ignited controversy, raising concerns about the scope of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) powers and the limitations on legal oversight. The decision, which effectively places ICE…
Supreme Court Poised to Weaken Voting Rights Act Protections The future of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court appears sharply divided along ideological lines over a case challenging safeguards against racially gerrymandered legislative…
For years, animal rights advocates have voiced concerns that animal welfare laws lack teeth. A recent report throws this issue into stark relief, suggesting that companies and individuals found mistreating animals often face minimal consequences, prompting a debate about the…
Supreme Court Grapples with “Conversion Therapy” Ban The Supreme Court dove headfirst into a contentious debate this week, hearing arguments in Chiles v. Salazar , a case challenging the constitutionality of state bans on “conversion therapy.” This controversial practice aims…
