Courts and Law

I’m hoping for a victory for crime victims’ rights tomorrow before the Supreme Court..

Paul Cassell

Morning Links: Federal prosecutor misconduct, narrative of a drone strike on a wedding party, SCOTUS to look at cellphone searches

Radley Balko

Justices weigh anonymous tips in traffic stops

Associated Press

There were no sound effects and certainly no cameras on hand when Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia turned an already entertaining argument over a traffic stop on a two-lane road in northern California into drama worthy of Hollywood.

ACLU sues Utah for not recognizing gay marriages

Associated Press

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the state of Utah over the issue of gay marriage, saying the official decision to stop granting benefits for newly married same-sex couples has created wrenching uncertainty.

Gay marriage in Utah but not Colorado?

Associated Press

More than two years ago, Colorado was at the leading edge of the societal shift on same-sex marriage, when its moderate, conflict-adverse Democratic governor called a special legislative session that shamed Republicans for holding up a civil unions bill. It was a rare example of Democrats going on the offensive on the issue.

Gay marriage and taxes: marriage penalty possible

(Richard Drew, File / Associated Press)

Associated Press

Legally married same-sex couples may be in for a couple of surprises come tax time.