This article previously appeared in The Constitutionalist (Sept. 2006). It is reprinted with permission. By Stephen D. Feldman In Garcetti v. Ceballos, 126 S. Ct. 1951 (2006), the Supreme Court, in a 5—4 decision, held that speech uttered by a government employee pursuant to his official duties does not receive First […]
This article previously appeared in The Constitutionalist (Sept. 2006). It is reprinted with permission. By George F. Sanderson III The Court’s latest opinion on legislative redistricting, League of United Latin American Citizens (“LULAC”) v. Perry, 126 S. Ct. 2594 (2006), provides little guidance as to the standard the Court will apply […]
This article previously appeared in The Constitutionalist (Sept. 2006). It is reprinted with permission. By Thomas H. Segars The Sixth Amendment provides the accused in all criminal prosecutions with the right to have “the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” Separate and apart from the more familiar, effective assistance of counsel […]
This article previously appeared in The Constitutionalist (Sept. 2006). It is reprinted with permission. By Sarah K. Chasnovitz The makeup of the Court has changed significantly since its last foray into the disputed coexistence of campaign finance laws and the First Amendment. In 2003, Justice O’Connor cast the deciding vote […]