Where did the phrase, “You have the right to remain silent,” come from? Before 1966, police weren’t required to tell people about those rights before […]
Category: Laws
Katz v. United States (1967)
Can you have privacy in a public place? That question changed how privacy works in America. What Happened? Charles Katz used a public phone booth […]
EEOC vs. Planned Parenthood
Can a workplace diversity program become illegal discrimination? The Big Story The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Planned Parenthood of Illinois will pay […]
Can You Sue a Gov Worker?
If a government employee violates your rights, can you sue that person personally? The Big Story In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that […]
Marijuana vs Gun Rights
Can using marijuana cost you your gun rights, even if you’ve never hurt anyone? The Big Story Federal agents searched Ali Hemani’s home in 2022 […]
Idaho’s Bathroom Law
A new Idaho law is testing where states can draw the line in public spaces. The Big Story The law, known as House Bill 752, […]
Social Security Gap
Social Security is not projected to disappear, but scheduled payments will be smaller. The Big Story More people are collecting Social Security, and fewer workers […]
Judge Ross Impeachment Push
The investigation is over. The debate is about what should happen next. The Big Story U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross, who was appointed by President […]
Real Quick: FCC Privacy Case
Real Quick is a simple breakdown of things you hear all the time but don’t always understand. Our phones know where we are. What most […]
California Election Results
One election. 40 million residents. A $4 trillion economy. That’s what’s at stake in California. The Big Story Early results show Xavier Becerra and Steve […]