Amicus Curiae
Friend of the Court. Not all actions taken by interests groups revolve around campaign contributions or wealthy donors. In fact, most of the work of […]
Judiciary
Citizens United v. F.E.C (2010)
Supreme Court Decision. The Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission decision ruled that Congress’s limitation of electioneering by independent groups in the days near an […]
Baker v. Carr (1962)
Supreme Court Decision. Prior to the 1960s, the Supreme Court generally did not adjudicate issues of gerrymandering and redistricting. Baker v. Carr (1962), was a […]
Oklahoma City Bombing
Largest act of terror prior to 9-11. In 1995, Timothy McVey (left above), a Gulf War veteran and deranged man, detonated a bomb outside the […]
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Supreme Court Decision. Marbury v. Madison was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court which reaffirmed the concept of judicial review and uplifted the Supreme […]