Judge Unleashes Rhetorical Devastation On Qualified Immunity, Then Grants Qualified Immunity
Absolutely devastating critique.
Biglaw Partner Runs Face First Into Contempt Order
Fun fact: The judge wasn't pleased.
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No, That Is Not How ‘Religious Freedom’ Works At All
Judge Reeves did not let that one stand.
Non-Sequiturs: 07.01.16
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] * 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] * 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]