Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Case Research for U.S. v. Wrights (2013)

Good morning justices!  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on United States v. Wrights (2013).  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

Facts of the Case - United States v. Wrights (2013)  (make sure to get 5-6 key details!)

Government Action - Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act (2006)

Text of the Constitution - 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech

Precedents - (be sure to record the case name, the key facts, the precedent set by the ruling, and one key quote!)
Need a break?  Watch this news clip!  -- Westboro Baptist Goes to the Supreme Court

Case Research in Burns v. Borough of Bath, PA (2013)

Good morning justices!  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on Burns v. Borough of Bath, PA (2013).  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

Facts of the Case - Burns v. Borough of Bath, PA (2013)  (make sure to get 5-6 key details!)

Government Action - Look to the description of what the police did, including police use of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) machine from sewer to obtain warrant.  (Bonus!  Diagram of how it works.)

Text of the Constitution - 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Precedents - (be sure to record the case name, the key facts, the precedent set by the ruling, and one key quote!)
Need a break?  Watch this news clip!  -- 'Bath Salts' Blamed in Miami Cannibal Case

    Case Research for U.S. v. Beebee (2013)

    Good morning justices!  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on United States v. Beebee (2013).  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

    Facts of the Case - United States v. Beebee (2013)  (make sure to get 5-6 key details!)

    Government Action - Students Against Firearms Everywhere (SAFE) Act of 2012

    Text of the Constitution -

    Precedents - (be sure to record the case name, the key facts, the precedent set by the ruling, and one key quote!)
    Need a break?  Watch a news clip on this issue!  -- New Town, Conn. Sandy Hook Shootings - Gun Control Debate Grows into NRA Protests

      Friday, January 27, 2012

      Case Research for United States v. Wrights (2012)

      Good morning lawyers (and justices assigned to this case!)  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on our case.  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

      Facts of the Case - United States v. Wrights

      Text of the Law - Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act (2006)

      Text of the Constitution - 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech

      Precedents - (be sure to record the case name, the key facts, and the precedent set by the ruling!)

      Case Research for Burnt Ranch, CA v. Planter (2012)

      Good morning lawyers (and justices assigned to this case!)  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on our case.  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

      Facts of the Case - Burnt Ranch, California v. Planter   (remember to get 5-6 key details!)

      Text of the Law - Health and Safety Code 11358 -- Planting, Cultivating, Processing

      Text of the Constitution - 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

      Precedents - (remember to record the case name, key facts, and the precedent set by the ruling)

      Monday, February 14, 2011

      Oral Argument and Court's Opinion in U.S. v. Wrights

      On Monday, Feb. 14th, 2011, at 12:37 PM, the UCHS Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of United States v. Wrights.  For the United States, which was defending its law prohibiting protests within a certain time and distance of a soldier's funeral, Counselor Akeem M. made a solid opening argument.  For Charlene Wrights, which defended the Granny Peace Brigade's anti-war protests as free speech, Counselor Shantel T. made a thorough opening argument as well.  Counselors Sharon S., Janice P., Parrish G., and Natalia M. made fierce rebuttals for the United States, as Malik H., Ciara S., and Jaleesa B. did for Wrights.  The justices asked both sides pointed questions, which the legal teams responded to thoroughly.

      In the end, the Supreme Court ruled, 3-2, that the U.S. did in fact have the right to limit speech at a soldier's funeral.  A written opinion of the Court is forthcoming.

      Oral Argument and Court's Opinion in Philadelphia v. Ted's Pizza

      On Monday, Feb. 14th, 2011, at 11:47 AM, the UCHS Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of Philadelphia v. Ted's Pizza.  For the city of Philadelphia, which sought to use the power of eminent domain under the 5th amendment to build a new stadium, Counselor Martin M. made a passionate opening argument.  For Ted's Pizza, which insists that a new stadium will harm the community and is not a public purpose, Counselor Tysheema M. pitched in to make a very clear, persuasive argument.  Counselors Jason W., Diamond B., and Matthew B. made fierce rebuttals for Philadelphia, as Randall M., Cierra J., and Miya G. did for Ted's Pizza.

      In the end, the Supreme Court ruled, 4-0, that the 5th amendment did not allow the city to construct a stadium.  A written opinion of the Court is forthcoming.