by Ty Davison | Jan 29, 2021 | News & Commentary
Oregon Supreme Court: State can compel cell phone unlocking: The authorities can legally order criminal defendants to swipe the pattern or punch in the passcode needed to unlock their cell phone, the Oregon Supreme Court has ruled. In an unanimous opinion written by...
by Ty Davison | Jan 25, 2021 | News & Commentary
Opinion | How President Biden can advance rights for marginalized groups – The Washington Post: The need for civil legal assistance is widespread. A 2018 survey commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that a third of U.S. households faced family, debt or...
by Ty Davison | Jan 23, 2021 | News & Commentary
Civil Rights Groups Ask Congress Not To Expand Domestic Terrorism Legal Authority I don’t know about the bill in question. This philosophy, however, is spot on: “In general, as we think about giving agencies new powers, it’s only prudent to consider...
by Ty Davison | Dec 7, 2020 | News & Commentary
Supreme Court rejects appeal over Oregon school district’s restroom policy for transgender students – oregonlive.com: The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker...
by Ty Davison | Nov 20, 2020 | News & Commentary
Public Service Announcement: “If I am not under arrest, I wish to go on my way. If I am under arrest, please tell me. I do not consent to any search of my person, my property, my premises, my car, or the location of my arrest. I wish to remain silent and have my...
