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Supreme Court rules strip searches permissible for minor offences

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that jailers may strip search those arrested for minor offences, including non-payment of fines and minor traffic violations.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 3 comments

Op-Ed: What are the learning dimensions in Gates-Crowley?

President Barack Obama has welcomed Sergeant Crowley and Professor Henry Gates to the White House for a dialogue. He hopes it will be a teaching moment. But will the Gates-Crowley incident give good, lasting and useful education on the issues?

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Hawaii's plan to randomly test welfare recipients for drugs

Hawaii state legislators are considering a bill that would require people receiving public assistance to subject to random mandatory drug testing. If passed, the legislature will find itself in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

In the Media by Kathlyn Stone - 12 comments

Court Order Not Needed to Spy on Americans Overseas

The 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that a court order is not needed to wiretap Americans overseas. Fourth Amendment rights and protections cannot always be guaranteed to American spies when they leave this country.

In the Media by Barbara Sowell - 7 comments

US Supreme Court Strikes a Blow to the Fourth Amendment

At this point it seems like they are beating a rotten, decaying, dead horse, but the US supreme court has decided it is necessary to take another whack at the fourth amendment.

In the Media by Michael Billy - 7 comments

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Omnibus crime bill amended by Senate committee

The Senate committee reviewing the government's omnibus crime bill Monday passed amendments introduced by the Conservatives, confirming the government's desire to change parts of the controversial bill.

Amend copyright bill, music industries urge MPs

Representatives for musicians, record labels and a radio company asked MPs to amend the government's copyright reform bill Tuesday during testimony before a parliamentary committee.

Kenney amends controversial refugee bill

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is bending to opposition pressure and amending his controversial refugee omnibus bill, C-31.

Reimer, Leafs shut out Penguins

It didn't take the Toronto Maple Leafs long to make amends for their biggest collapse of the season.

Elder abuse sentences to be toughened

The Harper government is introducing amendments to the Criminal Code to encourage judges to consider tougher sentences for those convicted of elder abuse.