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Monthly Archives: May 2008

Lesbian Insemination Case

The California Supreme Court is going to decide another important case involving the rights of same-sex couples – the right to have children.
Here is a link to the California Appellate case that is going up to the Cal Supremes.  Also, you can read about the case in the mainstream media here and here.

 
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FCC v. Fox – Free Speech Case?

The Second Circuit says that recent FCC rule changes regarding indecency are “arbitrary and capricious.” The Supreme Court will hear the FCC’s appeal. This case has been discussed as a free speech case, but it’s really all about administrative law.
Here is a link to the 2nd Circuit Opinion. While you’re at it, check out the [...]

 
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CA Same-Sex Marriage Case

Yesterday’s court decision was a remarkable achievement – by the Chief Justice and his colleagues in the majority. This is an amazing bit of scholarship and philosophy. Here is a link to the text of the decision .
Basically, the court says it’s not ruling on the merits of same-sex marriage, but on the constitutionality of [...]

 
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