Ed. note: In observance of the Fourth of July, Above the Law will not be publishing on Monday. Have a great weekend!
* The little known religious history behind America’s seal. Separation of church and state be damned. [Wall Street Journal]
* Fireworks are super pretty to look at, but dangerous. So be careful out there. [Southeast Missourian]
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* 5 prosecutors are responsible for 440 death sentences. That is incredibly disturbing. [The Guardian]
* U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves blocked a Mississippi law that would allow those with religious objections to deny wedding services to gay couples. Good to see the concept of precedent in action. [Reuters]
* Republican delegates can do… pretty much whatever they want to. It is a political issue, not a legal one. [Huffington Post]
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* It is shockingly easy for the government to spy on journalists. [The Intercept]
* Lawyer that sued Led Zeppelin is suspended. [MSN]
* Donald Trump is definitely coming to Pennsylvania Avenue (he’s building a hotel there). [Denver Channel]