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Seems like a great day to remember that the Institute for Justice's Unaccountable report found that nearly 1 in 5 #qualifiedimmunity appeals involved alleged #FirstAmendment violations—often premeditated #retaliation for disfavored speech or another protected activity. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eWHKuANt
After Terry Rainwaters and Hunter Hollingsworth found hidden cameras on their property, they sued the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for violating their rights under the state constitution. Now, with the state declining to appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court, their victory over warrantless searches is cemented.
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At airports across the US, DEA agents confront flyers as they are boarding flights and ask to search carry-on items. These interactions are supposed to be consensual. However, flyers often get the impression that they have no choice but to submit to a search.
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🏆 VICTORY 🏆 In Gonzalez v. Trevino, the #SupremeCourt rules that government officials cannot arrest their political opponents without consequences. This decision opens the courthouse doors for those Americans who have been arrested for criticizing the government. Sylvia’s case began in 2019 after she was elected as the first Hispanic councilwoman in Castle Hills, Texas. Following her election, she led a citizens’ petition to remove the city manager for mistreating employees and neglecting basic city services. This act of political speech resulted in coordinated retaliation by city officials. Sylvia was arrested, booked, and thrown in jail. Now, the Supreme Court’s revision of its First Amendment retaliation doctrine ensures that Americans can seek justice when they have evidence of a retaliatory arrest. We are proud to have represented Sylvia in this crucial victory for free speech.
When every legal effort to stop someone from using their property has failed, can the government simply take the land using eminent domain? That is the question at the heart of IJ's new Supreme Court petition, filed by a family-owned hardware store business whose property was taken by a small Long Island town.
