Major arguments at Supreme Court in 2005

[struggle4progress]

DEATH PENALTY: May states prosecute foreign nationals in death penalty cases without notifying their government, in violation of international law? (Medellin v. Dretke, 04-5928.) Argument expected in March. Whether people facing the death penalty can be shackled in front of jurors during their sentencing hearing? (Deck v. Missouri, 04-5293) Argument March 1.

LAND RIGHTS: When can local governments seize people's homes and businesses to be used for tax-producing projects like shopping malls? (Kelo v. City of New London, 04-108.) Was it an unconstitutional taking when Hawaii imposed rent caps on dealer-run stations, intended to promote competition and keep down gas prices? (Lingle v. Chevron USA, 04-163.) Arguments Feb. 22.

TEN COMMANDMENTS: Do government displays of the Ten Commandments at public buildings violate the First Amendment's ban on an "establishment" of religion? (Van Orden v. Perry, 03-1500, and McCreary County v. ACLU, 03-1693.) Arguments March 2.

FILE-SHARING: Should Internet file-sharing services be held responsible for their customers' illegal swapping of copyrighted songs and movies? (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios v. Grokster, 04-480.) Argument expected in March. <snip>

http://www.thenewstribune.com/24hour/politics/story/1994693p-10010779c.html

[BattyDem]

1. I love this one

"Do government displays of the Ten Commandments at public buildings violate the First Amendment's ban on an "establishment" of religion?"


Let's look at that, shall we? It's a government display of a religious text in a public building. How is that not an establishment of religion by the government? :eyes:

[Demeter]

2. Not Only That.....

it's not even ecumenical. To have the ghost of a chance, should at least include the Koran, Confucius, and Chairman Mao!

Nowadays, I'd be grateful if they just posted the Bill of Rights! I suppose there's something in the Patriot Act that outlaws it.