Courts

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Courts

The courts are a co-equal branch of government, and the decision of judges must be guided by the Constitution. 

 

Learn more about policies that encourage a constitutional role of the courts with Solutions.

 

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Exploring the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 Brian W. Walsh

Dec 2, 2010 26 min read

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The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 Brian W. Walsh

Dec 2, 2010 27 min read

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Elena Kagan Nomination Hearings: Judicial Activism and Pro-Corporatism Robert Alt

Aug 4, 2010 About an hour read

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Theories of Punishment and Mandatory Minimum Sentences David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

May 27, 2010 39 min read

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Photo ID Laws Do Not Reduce Voter Turnout David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

May 5, 2009 11 min read

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Why Maryland Needs Truth-in-Sentencing David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

Mar 10, 2009 10 min read

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Sentencing in a Post-Booker World - It's Deja Vu All Over Again Paul Rosenzweig

Feb 15, 2005 28 min read