In The News
May 13
The Mexican-American war in a nutshell
Mid-May marks two key anniversaries in the conflict between the United States and Mexico in that set in motion the Civil War—and led to California, Texas, and eight other states joining the Union.
May 10
Animal cruelty video laws present a First Amendment debate
A feverish debate in Tennessee over a law that would compel people with video of alleged animal cruelty to hand a copy over to police has set off a debate about wider First Amendment issues.
May 10
Presidents and trains: Tools of power and symbolism
On the anniversary of the biggest event in train history, here’s a look back at an era when U.S. presidents used train travel to extend the power of their office and make headlines.
May 10
Forget about drones: Are robots the next privacy threat?
A United Nations report about “killer robots” is a new spin on the rising concern about drones—and the legal problems caused by self-guided machines could be closer than you think.
May 9
A connection between plastic guns and homegrown marijuana
A Texas law student has created a huge stir by printing out a functional handgun using a 3-D printer. But will a court decision about marijuana influence the matter?
