constitution's 'excessive fines' ban bolstered by u.s. high court
WASHINGTON - In decision that may curb the rise of financial penalties and property seizures in U.S justice system, Supreme Court on Wednesday for the time ruled that U.S. ..…
WASHINGTON - In decision that may curb the rise of financial penalties and property seizures in U.S justice system, Supreme Court on Wednesday for the time ruled that U.S. ..…
California and 15 other states will argue that the decision to bypass Congress violates U.S. ..…
It's doubtful that law enforcement programs involving the seizure of property will be upended by Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday that says constitutional protections against excessive fines to states and localities the same way they do at the federal level.. ..…
provision prohibiting the imposition of excessive fines extends beyond the government to states and cities, Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.. ..…
Minnesota is the only state while Democrats hold House chamber.. ..…
In Justice Thomas's view, First Amendment did nothing to limit the authority of states to protect the reputations of their citizens and leaders as they saw fit. ..…
Constitutional protections against excessive fines to states in the same way they do for the government, U.S. ..…
Kentucky House passed bill to ensure that unborn babies are protected in their state if U.S. ..…
The decision, makes clear that Eighth Amendment's prohibition against excessive fines applies to states and localities and the federal government. . ..…