The Alexander case, currently drawing protest, is a travesty not of “stand your ground” but of sentencing
Case Study
A Civil Suit Could Make Zimmerman Pay — or Could Backfire
In the end, “Stand your ground” played a small role in George Zimmerman’s acquittal, but it could pose a big risk to Trayvon Martin’s family if they pursue a civil trial
The Lessons of George Zimmerman’s ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict
Criminal trials are not very good at deciding whether a defendant is actually innocent — or whether racial profiling is a problem in our country
Is There a ‘Lawyer Bubble’?
The legal profession is facing some fundamental changes, and one former big-firm partner is sounding the alarm
The Boston Bombing: Should Cameras Now Be Everywhere?
More video surveillance will be coming to cities across America. But how do we balance safety with privacy?
Do Human Genes Belong to People or Corporations?
The Supreme Court should rule that genes can’t be patented
Can North Carolina Declare an “Official” Religion?
The separation of church and state took a real beating last week
Transgender Rights: Coming to a School Near You?
Children are pushing the limits on carving out rights for people who identify more strongly with the opposite sex
Why the Supreme Court Is Likely to Rule for Gay Marriage
The swing vote, Justice Kennedy, has been the court’s most steadfast supporter of gay rights
Just How Bad Off Are Law School Graduates?
Faced with a dismal job market, the legal profession may be undergoing fundamental change
The Next Gun Control Battle: A Right To Carry Firearms in Public?
The latest skirmish over gun control is whether the Second Amendment protects the right to carry concealed weapons outside the home
Will the Supreme Court Open the Door to Voter Discrimination?
In Shelby v. Holder, conservatives justices may seize an opportunity to scale back the Voting Rights Act, a 1965 law safeguarding Americans from discrimination at the ballot box
Why Innocent Men Make False Confessions
It’s not just an anomaly. New cases shed light on the phenomenon of admitting to a crime you didn’t commit