Warrantless Searches in Michigan

Warrantless Searches in Michigan

I don’t need a warrant for that… In Michigan, as in the rest of the United States, the Fourth Amendment of the fading Constitution provides individuals with protection against unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. Generally, this means...
4th Circuit says – Assault weapons can be banned

4th Circuit says – Assault weapons can be banned

This case is about whether the Act’s general prohibition on the sale and possession of certain “assault weapons,” are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. An en banc federal appeals court upheld Maryland’s ban on assault-style weapons in a 10-5 decision...
SCOTUS – Justices uphold laws targeting homelessness

SCOTUS – Justices uphold laws targeting homelessness

Does not amount to “cruel and unusual punishment” under the Eighth Amendment The Supreme Court has affirmed the validity of ordinances in a southwest Oregon city that restrict individuals experiencing homelessness from utilizing blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes...