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Circuit Scoop — February 2025

Above The Law

In a series of recent decisions, federal courts across the United States have addressed a range of significant legal issues, from civil rights and constitutional law to administrative authority and criminal justice. Area of Law: Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Federal Authority: 25 points.

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Divided By Principle: How Justices Barrett And Jackson Are Shaping The Future Of Constitutional Law

Above The Law

Jackson also inquired about the potential impact of a ruling on the statute of limitations and how courts should approach medical expertise when evaluating agency decisions, especially regarding the safety and efficacy of drugs. Her inquiries aim to clarify the laws structure, urging a closer examination of its effects on different groups.

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SCOTUS Narrows Reach of Identity Fraud Statute

Constitutional Law Reporter

Supreme Court narrowed the scope of a federal aggravated identity theft statute. The justices unanimously held that a defendant “uses” another person’s means of identification “in relation to” a predicate offense when the use is at the crux of what makes the conduct criminal. In Durbin v. United States , 599 U.S. _ (2023), the U.S.

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Was Rittenhouse’s Possession of the AR-15 Unlawful?

JonathanTurley

At trial, however, prosecutor Thomas Binger at points seemed to be learning the governing law from Rittenhouse. However, the most damaging moment came outside of the presence of the jury when the judge drilled down on the law. It is also hard to instruct a jury on an ambiguous statute. I have a legal education.”

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California Dreaming: Newsom’s Kidnapping Claim Against DeSantis is Long on Politics and Short on the Law

JonathanTurley

Newsom cited the kidnapping statute but apparently failed to read it or the underlying cases. While there is a fair debate over the policy of relocation by states like Texas and Florida, the effort to use the criminal process as part of that political debate is … well, pathetic. state once they are released by the federal government.

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UNC Law Student Who Questioned Racial Incident Is Disqualified From Running For New Office

JonathanTurley

Sharma was then informed that he was subject to charges for violating the student government bylaws. First is SBA By-Law 11.2 ” The second is SBA By-Law 11.3 ” The student government then states in a conclusory manner that Sharma was found guilty on both charges and disqualified. DeBartolo Corp.

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Fourth Circuit Overturns Conviction Of Retired Air Force Colonel For Using Racial Slur

JonathanTurley

” The language of the statute in my view is unconstitutional due to its sweeping criminalization of any “curse or abuse” that could “provoke a breach of the peace.” ” However, the appellate panel corrected noted that such laws are narrowly construed in light of controlling precedent. .”

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