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May 11, 2008
ANALYSIS

Will Roberts Court flip Burger precedents?

By David L. Hudson Jr. Lemon, Central Hudson and Miller tests have survived for decades, but will they remain viable?
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OTHER HEADLINES


Nev. newspaper loses bid for governor's gun-permit records
Editor says Reno Gazette-Journal will appeal judge's finding that Legislature intended to protect identity of concealed-weapon permit holders. 05.11.08

Some see trouble if Vt. billboard ban changes
Measure to exempt certain murals from 40-year-old highway sign law awaits governor’s signature. 05.10.08

Judges seem to question heavy fines for reporter
Appealing contempt ruling, Toni Locy's lawyer tells D.C. Circuit that journalists' ability to report on critical issues is at risk. 05.09.08

10th Circuit says Wyo. man must stand trial in eagle case
Unanimous three-judge panel finds that Native Americans' religious freedoms aren't violated by federal law protecting birds or government's permit policy. 05.09.08

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

Debate over separation of mosque and state sparks death threats
By Charles C. Haynes Minnesota charter school may go too far in accommodating Muslim religious practices, but it isn't a 'madrassah' as some have suggested. 05.11.08

Tenn. woman gets go-ahead to sue boss over firing
By David L. Hudson Jr. 6th Circuit panel finds merit in Karen Cameron's intimate-association claim that she was fired for marrying political foe. 05.08.08

What to make of 'make' in the First Amendment
By Ronald K.L. Collins Nowhere else in Constitution or amendments is government barred from making certain laws. 05.08.08

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