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It’s Official, the Fourth Amendment is Dead:On Tuesday, the Supreme Court disemboweled the Fourth Amendment. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that citizens cannot challenge government wiretapping law

Kurt Nimmo
Infowars.com
February 28, 2013

Tuesday’s ruling pitches the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure into the dustbin of history. Photo: Library of Congress.

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court disemboweled the Fourth Amendment. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that citizens cannot challenge government wiretapping laws, in particular the unconstitutional Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and, more recently, the FISA Amendments Act of 2008.

According to Justice Samuel Alito, millions of [...]

HA! Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Limiting Lawsuits

The Supreme Court appears ready to impose new limits on lawsuits brought in U.S. courts against companies over human rights violations abroad.

The justices kicked off their new term Monday with arguments over whether businesses and individuals can be sued in the United States for conduct that takes place on foreign soil and has foreign victims.

The dispute involves a lawsuit filed against Royal Dutch Petroleum over claims that the oil company [...]

Big money is without any doubt corrupting the political process.

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Citizens United Attacks From Justice Stevens Continue
Posted: 05/30/2012 9:41 pm Updated: 05/30/2012 10:52 pm

WASHINGTON — A day after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, retired Justice John Paul Stevens on Wednesday night backed President Barack Obama’s suggestion during his 2010 State of the Union address that the Citizens United decision could lead to “foreign entities” bankrolling American elections.

He urged [...]

Obama Lawyer Laughed at In Supreme Court

On the first day of health care reform arguments before the Supreme Court, two justices needled a top Obama lawyer for simultaneously calling the fine that will be paid under the law for not purchasing insurance a “penalty” and a “tax.”

The confusion arises because of the administration’s argument that the power to enforce the individual mandate is rooted in Congress’ taxing power — but [...]

4 Republican justices control fate of health law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s a thought that can’t comfortPresident Barack Obama: The fate of his health care overhaul rests with four Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices.

His most sweeping domestic achievement could be struck down if they stand together with Justice Clarence Thomas, another GOP appointee who is the likeliest vote against.

But the good news for Obama is that he probably needs only one of the four to side with him to win approval [...]

LISTEN: Justice Alito Fired Up in Case Pitting Property Owners Against EPA

Justice Samuel Alito seemed none too pleased last week with the government’s argument in a case pitting property owners against the Environmental Protection Agency.

Four years ago, Mike and Chantell Sackett bought property to build their dream home near a lake in Idaho. After obtaining local permits the Sacketts began work, pouring in some land fill. But their work came to a screeching halt when they were visited by officials from [...]

The Supreme Court: Reduction is “required by the Constitution” to correct longstanding violations of inmates’ rights

The Supreme Court on Monday endorsed a court order requiring California to cut its prison population by thousands of inmates to improve health care for those who remain behind bars.

The court said in a 5-4 decision that the reduction is “required by the Constitution” to correct longstanding violations of inmates’ rights.

Justice Anthony Kennedy, a California native, wrote the majority opinion, in which he included photos of [...]

In 8-1 ruling, Supreme Court gives police new authority to enter American homes without a warrant

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against a Kentucky man who was arrested after police burst into his apartment without a search warrant because they smelled marijuana and feared he was trying to get rid of incriminating evidence.

Voting 8-1, the justices reversed a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that threw out the evidence gathered when officers entered Hollis King’s apartment.

The court said there was [...]

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