by William C. Duncan | Jan 17, 2024
Supreme Court case could have impact on housing affordability Written by Most of us, when asked to name our constitutional rights, think immediately about things such as the rights of free speech or religious exercise from the First Amendment. These get the most...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 10, 2024
The legal arguments for and against striking Trump from the ballot Written by Some provisions of the U.S. Constitution fly under the radar until a set of events thrusts them to the forefront of policy or political considerations. One such provision is Section 3 of...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 18, 2023
Ambiguous rulings about holiday displays leave local governments on uncertain ground Written by William C. Duncan A North Carolina city recently added a menorah to its holiday display in a public park. This did not, however, happen without some controversy. A year...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 18, 2023
In Washington, religious groups fight for their conscience Written by William C. Duncan Originally published in the Washington Examiner. In recent years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly and clearly ruled that the law must accommodate religious beliefs and...
by The Likely Voter | Dec 14, 2023
The impact of Sandra Day O’Connor Written by The Likely Voter With the recent passing of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, it’s worth remembering the impact she had on several foundational issues that are priorities...
by The Likely Voter | Dec 7, 2023
Amicus briefs: What they are and how they impact court cases Written by The Likely Voter In the media surrounding a high-profile court case, the term “amicus curiae brief” often surfaces. For non-lawyers, this may prompt the question: What is an amicus curiae brief...
