Law & Public Safety
The trouble with rational basis review, part two
Starting soon after Independence, and continuing for a century and a half thereafter, America’s courts recognized that they had a duty to review and invalidate unconstitutional acts by the other branches of government The…
Still more on birthright citizenship
As I explained a year ago, the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to the children of illegal aliens and temporary visitors turns on the meaning of five words in the…
Kansas shows the way on judicial deference reform
The right to a fair trial before an impartial tribunal is one of the oldest and most fundamental principles of natural justice. That’s why, in addition to carrying a pair of scales, Justice is usually depicted wearing a…
The US Supreme Court will review Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The court made the announcement yesterday. Interested readers may want to consult my “guide to the birthright citizenship debate.” Here’s an excerpt: Prof. Yoo makes what many will regard as a persuasive argument for its…
A preview of Locke’s new report about crime and policing in North Carolina
The report is called “More cops, less crime: how intensive community policing can solve North Carolina’s crime problem.” It makes four points. First, crime continues to be a problem in North Carolina. Second, the burden of…
NC Supreme Court affirms North Carolinians’ right to a fair trial
It is an ancient principle of natural justice that courts must interpret the meaning of laws and regulations in an independent and unbiased manner. That’s why, in addition to carrying a pair of scales, Justice is usually…
Iryna Zarutska’s murder is a wake-up call
Iryna Zarutska’s murder revealed multiple deficiencies in North Carolina’s systems for protecting public safety and maintaining public order A recently enacted bill called “Iryna’s Law” does a good job of addressing several…
Mandating statewide bail guidelines and background checks
The murders of a Ukrainian refugee and an aspiring teacher brought to light holes in the judicial system, including a lack of bail bond guides for magistrates Some judicial officials may be overwhelmed by the number of…
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