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Bill of Rights in the News

Daily Headlines

Read breaking news related to the Bill of Rights - gathered daily from major news sources across the country and chosen for ease of use in the classroom. From unlawful search and seizure to infringements on free speech, The Bill of Rights in the News offers you a quick and easy way to keep your students up to date with issues related to the Bill of Rights.

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Criminal Procedure 
"Conn. judge rules state can force-feed inmate"
Source:First Amendment Center  3/17/2010
  
Criminal Procedure 
"ACLU Questions Police Use Of Cell Phone Technology"
Source:Vermont Public Radio  3/17/2010
  
Criminal Procedure 
"U.S. air travelers complain about body scans"
Source:Reuters  3/17/2010
  
Religion 
"Gilbert looks to ease rules on meetings"
Source:AZ Central  3/16/2010
  
Citizen Juries 
"Hard economic times hit jury box"
Source:CNN  3/17/2010
  
Expression 
"Threatening posts not protected free speech"
Source:San Francisco Chronicle  3/17/2010
  
Expression 
"Judge rules in satirical Web site's favor"
Source:WXVT.com  3/17/2010
  
Personal Liberty 
"Children's 'Exhausting' Schedule Leads to Loss of Father's Custody Rights"
Source:Law.com  3/17/2010
  
Federalism 
"House seeks to block US health care plan in Missouri"
Source:KansasCity.com  3/17/2010
  
Federalism 
"House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it"
Source:Washington Post  3/16/2010
  
Property 
"Project may use eminent domain"
Source:AuburnPub.com  3/17/2010
  
Property 
"Jury chosen in Roanoke's eminent domain case"
Source:WDBJ7.com  3/17/2010