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Massachusetts became first state to legalize same-sex marriage [this day at law]
May 17, 2013 by Arjun Mishra
On May 17, 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health that the state's constitution prohibited a ban on same-sex marriage passed in November 2003. Attempts to.... [more]
EPA was ordered to disclose mercury rule documents [this day at law]
April 14, 2013 by Adiah Oreyomi
On April 14, 2006, Judge Robert Collins of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts ordered the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to release internal documents pertaining to the controversial Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR). The goal of the CAMR was to permanently cap and.... [more]
MA Senate approved stem cell research bill [this day at law]
March 30, 2013 by Arjun Mishra
On March 30, 2005, the Massachusetts Senate approved a bill by a vote of 35-2 to alleviate restrictions on scientists conducting research on stem cells, including the controversial embryonic stem cells. Governor Mitt Romney vociferously opposed passage of the bill. On April 1, 2005, the state.... [more]
Vermont senate approved same-sex marriage bill [this day at law]
March 23, 2013 by Arjun Mishra
On March 23, 2009, the Vermont Senate approved An Act to Protect Religious Freedom and Promote Equality in Civil Marriage, which legalized same-sex marriage in that state. Only two states — Massachusetts and Connecticut — had approved of same-sex marriage at the time, and Governor Jim Dou....... [more]
Federal judge dismisses challenge to animal rights protest law
March 21, 2013 by Addison Morris
A judge for the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Monday dismissed a challenge to the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act of 2006 (AETA). The challenge was brought by five animal rights activists, all represented by the Center for Constitutional Rights, who claimed that AETA.... [more]
Supreme Court refused to block DC same-sex marriage law [this day at law]
March 2, 2013 by Arjun Mishra
On March 2, 2010, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal to prevent Washington DC's same-sex marriage law from taking effect. Chief Justice John Roberts, acting as the DC Circuit judge, abjured an application requesting a stay of the Religion Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Act of 2009 pending.... [more]
China court upheld US geologist's espionage conviction [this day at law]
February 18, 2013 by Sarah Steers
On February 18, 2011, a Chinese court of appeals upheld the conviction of US geologist Xue Feng on charges of industrial espionage. Feng's conviction emphasized US concerns over Chinese humanitarian efforts and the independence of China's judiciary. Feng had been originally convicted on July 5,.... [more]
Federal appeals court upholds Massachusetts abortion clinic buffer zone
January 10, 2013 by Matthew Pomy
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Wednesday upheld a Massachusetts law that established "buffer zones" for abortion clinics. The buffer zone creates a protected area outside of the abortion clinic where people are not allowed to protest. This is meant to ensure potential patients.... [more]
Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled against banks in foreclosure case [this day at law]
January 7, 2013 by Sarah Steers
On January 7, 2011, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that banks are barred from foreclosing on property if they cannot prove that, at the time the foreclosure was initiated, they were the holders of the mortgage. This decision sent bank stocks downward, on the fear that completed.... [more]
Massachusetts top court rules police can search cell phones without warrants
December 6, 2012 by Daniel Mullen
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Wednesday that police do not need a warrant to search a suspect's cell phone once the suspect been lawfully arrested. The defendant was arrested after police observed him participating in an apparent drug transaction, and, upon being booked the.... [more]
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