Author: Philip Hammersley (Philip Hammersley)

Inscribed in marble on the face of the United States Supreme Court are the words: “Equal Justice Under Law.” Although the legal meaning of this promise evolves over time, the idea of equal protection has long been a cornerstone of American constitutional jurisprudence. The 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause has ushered in important advances by...

A grand jury investigating the death of Michael Brown did something quite rare: It failed to return a bill of indictment. Ferguson, MO, has seen violent protests since Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Michael Brown in early August. The prosecutor presented evidence to the grand jury, which announced last week that there was not...