by Michael Glennon | Nov 26, 2014 | Amicus, Criminal Justice
Since early August, the country’s eyes have been fixed on a small St. Louis suburb. If you’re reading this, you likely know the story, but here are the events (and where witness accounts differ): Michael Brown steals some cigarillos from a corner store with his...
by Michael Glennon | Nov 20, 2014 | Ames Live Blog, Amicus
This past Tuesday, November 18, one of Harvard Law School’s greatest traditions held its biggest event of the year: The Ames Moot Court Competition Final Round. The competition featured two strong teams and three esteemed judges–Justice Scalia, Judge...
by Michael Glennon | Nov 18, 2014 | Ames Live Blog
Welcome to the 2014 Ames Final, live from Austin Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts! The following information is courtesy of the HLS BSAs. You can see all of tonight’s information, including copies of the briefs, here. Tonight’s Judges: The Honorable...
by Michael Glennon | Sep 23, 2014 | Amicus, Criminal Justice, Freedom of Expression, LGBTQ Rights
With the summer drawing to a close and classes now well underway at Harvard, it’s time to check in on what’s new in the world of civil rights and civil liberties. Death Penalty Sought in Texas No-Knock Raid Shooting Prosecutors will seek the death...
by Michael Glennon | Jun 25, 2014 | Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation, LGBTQ Rights
In a 2-1 ruling, the Tenth Circuit declared today that Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, affirming a 2013 district court opinion. The ruling would make Utah the 21st state with marriage equality. Appellate reviews are still pending in 8...
