Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act Becomes Federal Law
Along with public recognition of America’s past and present lynching crimes, the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act gives federal prosecutors and judges another tool to fight hate crimes.
SCOTUS: Second Amendment Allows People to Carry Handguns in Public for Self-Defense
On June 23, 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down a New York law that restricted carrying handguns in public. The ruling has significant implications for the Second Amendment and gun laws throughout the country.
SCOTUS: Police Can’t Be Sued for Not Reading Miranda Rights
The Supreme Court has decided whether police can be sued for Miranda violations.