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.

Links for Interest Groups

6th Period: Philadelphia v. Ted's Pizza

• Castle Coalition: http://www.castlecoalition.org/
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: http://www.uschamber.com/

7th Period: U.S. v. Wrights

• American Legion: http://www.legion.org/
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): http://www.aclu.org

9th Period: Sacred Alien Church v. Altoona

• TBD
• People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): http://www.peta.org/