Constitution

Critics say its rulings are one-sided, taking out three pro-democracy prime ministers in that time — as well as the progressive party of the hero of the democracy movement, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, while, they say, going soft on establishment figures brought before their bench.  … [Read more...] about Thai Prime Minister Not Guilty; Protesters Decry Justice System

Thus, a small mom and pop liquor store could be packed to the gills with customers, but a 400-seat synagogue or a 1,200-seat cathedral would still be limited to 10 or 25 people. This was such an interference with the free exercise of religion that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, and three Jewish congregations in New York City collectively sued the governor in federal court in Brooklyn. They lost. Last week, the Supreme Court interceded in a splendid 5 to 4 decision that defended religious liberty in the face of government efforts to sweep it aside. … [Read more...] about Judge Andrew P. Napolitano: Why religion is first freedom protected by the First Amendment

Still, some New York lawmakers are pushing hard to adopt mobile sports betting despite opposition from Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who thinks such a change may require a constitutional amendment. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. said his state has a potential budget deficit of up to $20 billion amid the coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about Experts: COVID-19, Fan Eagerness May Expand Sports Betting, Online Casino Gambling