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The Cake Baking case

August 28, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Free Speech / Religion

This week’s segment of Cline on the Constitution. “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone.” When Americans think of Civil Rights, they often think of the Constitution. That is okay. But it is inaccurate. Our most fundamental rights are enshrined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights. There is, however, […]

Cline on the Constitution-New Segment

July 1, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Federalism / Privacy

Roe v Wade I have been studying with interest a series of decisions the Supreme Court rendered as their latest term came to a close. If the decisions shared one characteristic is was the impression that the Court was exercising unusual restraint in being definitive in their opinions. It was as if they were […]

Fresno State

April 26, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

I have followed with interest the discussions regarding hateful tweets concerning Barbara Bush by a Fresno State college professor. As expected the President of the College declined to do anything. College presidents across the nation are not exactly distinguishing themselves with displays of courage and leadership no matter how embarrassing the conduct of their staff […]

Due Process

February 13, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Due Process

Due Process The President of the United States recently questioned whether some people’s reputations and lives are being unfairly destroyed by public charges of misconduct, including allegations of domestic violence. He wondered withal Due Process? The persons he was referring to may indeed be guilty of what they are alleged to have done, […]

Privacy Continued

January 10, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

Another case on the Frontiers of the Privacy concept. In another context we have a case that was just argued to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Since it’s the Ninth, we can’t tell what the outcome will be except that what is healthy and good for larger society will not be a major […]

Effects

December 20, 2017 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

“Effects” A man was suspected of masterminding a series of robberies. He was apprehended and convicted. On appeal he alleged the police violated his rights when they recorded his movements and locations by accessing cell phone data from his service provider. In November, that case argued before the United States Supreme Court. A decision […]

Bill of Rights, Part Four

November 29, 2017 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

The Bill of Rights – Part Four In this series we explore 1) the Source of the Bill of Rights, 2) Who’s rights are protected 3) Whom are the rights protected from, and 4) What rights are protected. In the final part of this series we address what rights are protected by the […]

Bill of Rights – Part Three

November 14, 2017 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

The Bill of Rights – Part Three In this series we explore 1) the Source of the Bill of Rights, 2) Who’s rights are protected 3) Whom are the rights protected from, and 4) What rights are protected. In Part Three we discuss from Whom are the rights in the Bill of Rights […]

Bill of Rights – Part Two

November 3, 2017 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Lectures & Speeches

The Bill of Rights – Part Two In this series we explore 1) the Source of the Bill of Rights, 2) Who’s rights are protected 3) Whom are the rights protected from, and 4) What rights are protected. In Part Two we consider who is protected by the Bill of Rights. Though […]

The Bill of Rights

October 25, 2017 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

I never tire of examining Power and how the Founders of our Nation framed the Constitution to provide a structure of governance that would be effective, but also how they built in restraints against the natural accretion of too much power in too few hands. I am, however, watching with interest a number of cases […]

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