Our article discussing the flawed logic of the Supreme Court’s decision in Whole Woman’s Health, and extolling the excellent dissent by Justice Clarence Thomas was published by The American Thinker, and run by CNS News and Restoring Liberty.
Independence Institute v. Federal Election Commission
Today, our firm filed an amicus brief in support of The Independence Institute, in its challenge to certain federal election law and Federal Election Commission regulations governing electioneering communications. Under these regulations, Section 501(c)(3) organizations must report on their broadcast issue ads which mention the name of incumbent Congressmen. The required reports include certain
Wrenn v. District of Columbia
Today, our firm filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, in support of a challenge to the District of Columbia’s requirement that a person must demonstrate a “good reason” in order to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Our brief noted that before Heller, the federal courts perpetuated the charade that the right of “the People”
Article: With Judges Like These, Our Second Amendment Rights Will Continue To Erode
Forbes magazine carried an article by George Leef which mentions our recent American Thinker article on the Ninth Circuit’s Peruta decision.
Article: Peruta v. County of San Diego: Ninth Circuit Ignores Second Amendment to Uphold Ban on Concealed Carry
The American Thinker ran our article on the Ninth Circuit’s en banc June 9, 2016 decision in Peruta v. San Diego.
Arizona Dream Act Coalition v. Brewer (DACA)
Today we filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit defending the right of the State of Arizona to refuse to issue drivers licenses to illegal aliens who enjoy temporary protection from deportation based on President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.
Article: Obama’s Transgender Bathroom Decree Appears to Violate Multiple Federal Laws
Article: Obama’s Threat to Defund Schools Over Trans Bathroom Issue Violates Federal Law
Our article explaining the illegality of the Obama transgender bathroom directive was published by the Western Journalism Center, CNSNews.com and has been picked up by Yahoo News, and Lucianne.Com.
Public Advocate FOIA Request to U.S. Department of Education
Today, we filed an FOIA request with the U.S. Department of Education seeking records evidencing the Obama Administration’s claimed “growing chorus of educators, parents, and students from around the country,” seeking guidance on access by so-called transgender students to public school bathrooms, showers, etc.
Public Advocate FOIA Request to U.S. Department of Justice
Today, we filed an FOIA request with the U.S. Department of Justice seeking records evidencing the Obama Administration’s claimed “growing chorus of educators, parents, and students from around the country,” seeking guidance on access by so-called transgender students to public school bathrooms, showers, etc.
FEC Advisory Opinion Request filed re Conciliation Agreement
On behalf of The Viguerie Company, our firm filed an Advisory Opinion Request with the FEC, seeking clarification of a conciliation agreement entered into in December 2005. The FEC elected to treat AOR as a request to modify the Conciliation Agreement, and approved the request.
Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board
Today, our firm filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, opposing attempts by a girl with feelings of gender “dysphoria” to use Title IX to gain access to the boy’s bathrooms at her school. Our brief argued that one’s sex is a scientific constant, and determined by the Creator. Allowing a person’s feelings at any given
Manuel v. City of Joliet
Today we filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court defending the right of a person who was unlawfully incarcerated for several weeks to be able to bring an action under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 based on a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
U.S. Justice Foundation FOIA Requests for All Withheld Portions of Congressional Report on 9-11
Today, our firm filed three FOIA requests on behalf of the U.S. Justice
Foundation to the CIA, Department of State, and Department of Homeland
Security, seeking all redacted portions of the Congressional Joint
Report on the events of 9-11 issued in December 2002.
The joint report was issued by the Senate Select Committee on
Intelligence and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Article: “Drive a Car — Waive Your Constitutional Rights”
CNS News carried our article discussing our recent amicus brief in Birchfield v. North Dakota, supporting the right to refuse warrantless breath and blood tests at traffic stops.
Hamilton v. Pallozzi
Today our firm filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit supporting the right of a Maryland resident to purchase and possess firearms despite a prior conviction. Hamilton had been convicted of a non-violent felony in Virginia and served his sentence. Later, Virginia restored his civil rights, and then a Virginia Court specifically restored his firearms rights.
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Article: FEC Advisory Opinion we obtained discussed
This article discusses when a candidate may use campaign funds for legal fees without violation of FEC “personal use” regulations.
United States v. Texas
Today we filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the challenge filed by Texas and 25 other states to the Obama Administration’s DAPA amnesty program. (We had earlier filed an amicus brief in support of Texas in this case in the Fifth Circuit, where Texas prevailed.) Our brief explains why the Executive Branch had no authority (through DAPA or otherwise) to grant unilaterally
Colorado Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court as to Some Colorado Gun Restrictions
Our firm has been pleased to be co-counsel on a state constitutional challenge to the 2013 Colorado firearms gun control laws restricting possession of “high capacity” magazines and requiring background checks for private sales. The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the trial court, holding that we were entitled to a hearing on the magazine issue, but affirmed the background check issue.
Article: Forbes discusses Justice Thomas reliance on our Voisine Brief
Forbes contributor George Leef’s article “Justice Thomas Asks: Why are Second Amendment Rights So Easily Taken Away,” discusses Justice Thomas’ questions, and our brief in the Voisine case. (See page 2 of 3.)
Article: How Much Power Do Juries Really Have?
Herb Titus was quoted in this article about jury nullification.
Article: CNN Politics on Guns and the Campaign for the Presidency
CNN’s article about the Second Amendment in Presidential politics discusses our work for Gun Owners of America.
Citizens United v. Department of State (Case No. 1:16-cv-00441)
Today, on behalf of Citizens United, we filed a Complaint under the Freedom of Information Act against the State Department, seeking certain records relating to Dennis Cheng’s communications with The Clinton Foundation and Teneo Holdings. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
McDonnell v. United States
On March 7, 2016, our firm filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell’s challenge to his conviction on federal corruption charges.
Our brief argues that setting and enforcing ethical standards applicable to state and local government officials is not among the enumerated powers vested in Congress. Rather, such matters belong
Article: “How 1 Question from Justice Clarence Thomas Stunned Supreme Court Observers”
The Western Journalism Center carried our article discussing Justice Clarence Thomas’ use of our amicus brief in his questioning in the Voisine case.
Justice Thomas Asks First Questions in 10 years — Drawn from our Amicus brief!!!
There must be something special about LEAP DAY.
Today, for the first time in a decade, Justice Clarence Thomas asked a question during the oral argument of Voisine v. United States in the U.S. Supreme Court. And, his question was drawn from an amicus brief we filed in that case!!! And ours was the only amicus brief filed in support of Voisine.
The Voisine case involves the infamous Lautenberg