The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) has approved an optional Bible-centered curriculum for elementary schools, sparking a heated debate between advocates for religious inclusion and critics concerned about potential biases in public education. The decision passed narrowly, with an 8-7 Republican majority last Friday. Details of the Curriculum The approved material, developed by Bluebonnet…
Busy law students may think they don’t have time to keep up with the legal industry as they maneuver school, assignments, and personal and professional obligations. We know it’s tough (we were there once ourselves), but you’ll benefit from following many of these legal publications, blogs, and podcasts as you prepare for your legal career.…
On September 20, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2424, a landmark bill aimed at strengthening protections for mortgage borrowers facing foreclosure. Set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the new law introduces critical changes to the foreclosure process, offering additional support and resources to homeowners in default. Mortgage lenders will need to…
In 1803, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison, established a crucial principle of American constitutional law: the power of judicial review. This case continues to shape the workings of the U.S. legal system today. To understand its importance, we must first look at the events that led up to the case, the…
In 1927, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision in Buck v. Bell that has since remained one of the most controversial in American legal history. The case centered around Carrie Buck, a young woman from Virginia who was forcibly sterilized after being diagnosed with “feeblemindedness.” The Case of Carrie Buck Carrie Buck’s story…
Taxpayers, unite! Or not? That was the question in Frothingham v. Mellon, the 1923 Supreme Court decision that essentially told taxpayers that they don’t automatically get to play watchdog over federal spending—even when they’re footing the bill. The case might seem like an odd piece of legal history, but Frothingham remains a big deal in…
The Case and Background In 1919, Abrams v. United States emerged as a seminal case on free speech, exploring the extent of government authority to limit dissent during wartime. Amidst World War I, five Russian immigrants in New York, including Jacob Abrams, were arrested under the 1917 Espionage Act. The group, anti-war activists who opposed…
In a pivotal moment for economic regulation in the United States, the Supreme Court’s decision in Munn v. Illinois (1877) affirmed the authority of states to regulate private industries that serve the public interest. This case stemmed from Illinois legislation enacted in 1871, which established maximum rates that private companies could charge for storing and…