In another devastating blow to the 4th Amendment, on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that evidence of an alleged crime can be used against a defendant even if police did something inappropriate or even illegal to obtain it. In a split 5-3 decision, the justices voted to reinstate the drug-related convictions of Joseph Edward Strieff. Read More…
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On Supreme Court Justices: Unlimited Term-Length and Unreviewable Power in American Government
The buck stops at their bench. Free from the pressures of political retribution and public opinion, these unelected officials preside over the most powerful nation in the world guiding the social anatomy and cultural zeitgeist with their own constitutional interpretations. Supreme Court Justices are highly regarded and respected around the world for their prestigious positions, Read More…
State Supreme Court Rules That Cops Do Not Need Warrants To Enter Homes And Forcibly Seize Evidence
In a 4-3 decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court just killed the rights of citizens outlined in the Fourth Amendment by stating that police officers may enter a home, or parts of the home, without a warrant and can seize evidence to use in the arrest and prosecution of citizens. The Fourth Amendment states that unreasonable Read More…



