OTHER HEADLINES

Judges seem to question heavy fines for reporter
Appealing contempt ruling, Toni Locy's lawyer tells D.C. Circuit that journalists' ability to report on critical issues is at risk. 05.09.08

10th Circuit says Wyo. man must stand trial in eagle case
Unanimous three-judge panel finds that Native Americans' religious freedoms aren't violated by federal law protecting birds or government's permit policy. 05.09.08

Trial to proceed over activists' exclusion from press conference
9th Circuit panel finds that although Forest Service can control who speaks at its news conferences, who can attend is a different matter. 05.09.08

Texas high court accused of overusing anonymous opinions
Chief justice says spike in court's use of per curiam decisions isn't cause for concern, but watchdog group says such decisions enable elected body to operate without public accountability. 05.09.08

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

What to make of 'make' in the First Amendment
By Ronald K.L. Collins Nowhere else in Constitution or amendments is government barred from making certain laws. 05.08.08

Tenn. woman gets go-ahead to sue boss over firing
By David L. Hudson Jr. 6th Circuit panel finds merit in Karen Cameron's intimate-association claim that she was fired for marrying political foe. 05.08.08

Teachers’ private postings may make waves in school
By Gene Policinski Freedom to express ourselves doesn't necessarily mean there won't be consequences. 05.04.08

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