In a very disturbing opinion (USA v. Chinwendu Alisigwe), limiting privacy by the federal appeals court in New York, the Second Circuit ruled on September 17, 2026, that border guards may search our cellphones without any “reasonable suspicion”. Under this ruling,...
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Hate speech and the First Amendment
In light of the horrible assassination of Charlie Kirk, government officials have been discussing prosecuting hate speech. Unlike in Europe, the US Government lacks the power to prosecute hateful speech. The New York Times article, “What to Know About ‘Hate Speech’...
What should I do if I am accused of workplace sexual harassment?
It could happen to anyone. A joke that went too far, a misunderstood hug, or a completely fabricated story. No matter the cause, allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace are a serious matter and can derail not just your job and professional trajectory, but...
Supreme Court bans TikTok
January 17, 2025 the US Supreme Court unanimously issued an order upholding a law enacted by Congress banning TikTok. The Court did not decide whether the First Amendment applied to the law— rather the Court assumed it applied and analyzed the law under First...
