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Welcome to the Constitution Newswire where we feature news stories relating to the U.S. Constitution. Below are our current headlines. Click on a headline link to view the full story.
Florida Legislator Vies for State Rules on Where Sex Offenders May Live
May 12, 2008
Missouri Senate to Consider Constitutional Amendment Requiring Voter ID at Polls
May 10, 2008
Judge Rejects Planned Parenthood Lawsuit over Abortion Clinics
May 10, 2008
Three Students Punished for Sitting During Pledge in Minnesota
May 9, 2008
Group Plans to Challenge IRS Church Rules
May 9, 2008
Below are our Constitution-related headlines from the past 30 days. Click on a headline link to view the full story.
'Virginity' Shirts Stir Dispute in Virginia School
May 9, 2008
Senate Debates New Energy Bill Aimed at Lowering Gas Prices
May 9, 2008
Chapel Hill, NC Asked to Revise Picketing Rules
May 9, 2008
No Benefits for Gay Partners, Michigan Court Rules
May 8, 2008
Virginia Superdelegate Shifts from Clinton to Obama
May 8, 2008
Convenience Stores Given Reprieve on New City Law Mandating Security Cameras
May 8, 2008
Congress Works to Pass Joint Farm Bill
May 8, 2008
Record Turnout for Crucial Democrat Primaries
May 7, 2008
Sen. Obama Wins North Carolina, Indiana Favors Sen. Clinton
May 7, 2008
Guantanamo Attorneys Say Feds Tap Conversations
May 7, 2008
Iraqi Man Files Torture Suit Against US Contractors
May 6, 2008
Strip Clubs Ask Texas High Court to Stop Fee Collection
May 6, 2008
Stakes Are High for Democrats in Today's Indiana, North Carolina Primaries
May 6, 2008
House Panel Votes to Pressure Aide to Testify on Interrogation Tactics
May 6, 2008
Patent Judge Appointments May Be Unconstitutional
May 6, 2008
States Mull Retroactive Sex-Offender Registries
May 6, 2008
Civil Rights Commission in Iowa Files Discrimination Complaints Against Landlords
May 4, 2008
Tomorrow's Election in Indiana May Be Key to Democratic Primary Win
May 4, 2008
Protest Groups File Suit for Right to Protest at Democratic National Convention
May 3, 2008
Thousands Rally to Press for Immigrant Rights
May 2, 2008
Pres. Bush Offers $770 Million More in Food Assistance to Foreign Countries
May 2, 2008
Teacher Loses Job for Not Signing Pledge to Be Loyal to US
May 2, 2008
Principal Accused of Violating Civil Rights of Gay Students
May 1, 2008
Justice Department OKs Lawmakers' Access to Memos on Interrogation Strategies
May 1, 2008
Abortion Bill Fails in Florida Senate
April 30, 2008
Protesters Who Were Barred Sue Fair Board
April 30, 2008
Georgia Inmate Argues State's Injections Amount to Torture
April 30, 2008
Lawyers Sue Again over Prison Overcrowding in Philadelphia
April 30, 2008
Senators Call for Tougher OSHA Penalties
April 29, 2008
Supreme Court Ruling May Spur More Voter ID Laws
April 29, 2008
Woman Who Lost Case on Veil to Go to Federal Court
April 29, 2008
Guantanamo Detainee Declares Boycott of Trial
April 29, 2008
Cracks in Crackdown on Illegal Workers Lead to Calls for Reform
April 27, 2008
Veterans, Military at Odds over Enhanced GI Bill
April 27, 2008
Constitution Party Passes on Keyes for Presidential Nomination
April 27, 2008
2 Years Later, Abortion Will Again Be on South Dakota Ballot
April 26, 2008
Border Fence Progressing, But May Not Meet End of Year Completion Date
April 26, 2008
Gov. Schwarzenegger to Oppose Initiative to Limit Eminent Domain
April 26, 2008
House Approves Bill to Remove Coast Guard Court over Bias Claims
April 25, 2008
States Act to Shield Gun Holders
April 25, 2008
Senate Legislation Protects Consumers from Discrimination Based on Genetic Testing
April 24, 2008
Florida Bill Would Outlaw Human Smuggling
April 24, 2008
Senator Clinton Wins Pennsylvania Primary
April 23, 2008
Virginia County Repeals Political Sign Limits
April 23, 2008
Supreme Court Justices Split over Campaign Financing
April 23, 2008
Supreme Court Rules for Police Search Power
April 23, 2008
Civil Liberties Groups Criticize High-Pitched Device Designed to Stop Teen Loitering
April 23, 2008
Massachusetts Bill Would Curb Gangs Loitering
April 23, 2008
Bush Administration Announces New Requirements for No Child Left Behind
April 22, 2008
Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Uranium Imports
April 21, 2008
Rhode Island Court OKs Webcast of Lead-Paint Case
April 21, 2008
Clinton and Obama Face-Off Tuesday in PA Primary
April 21, 2008
NJ Supreme Court Requires Subpoena for Internet Subscriber Records
April 21, 2008
Health Workers Endorse Making Care a Michigan Constitutional Right
April 21, 2008
Democrats Make Last Push as PA Voters Go to the Polls
April 21, 2008
Voter Citizenship Bill Reignites Debate in Missouri
April 20, 2008
Justices to Hear Challenge to "Millionaire's Amendment"
April 20, 2008
Senate Asks Justice Department to Probe Florida Highway Earmark
April 17, 2008
NRA to Seek Injunction Against Philadelphia Gun-Control Laws
April 17, 2008
Bills Introduced in Congress to Restrict Robocalls in Campaigns
April 17, 2008
Texas to Argue for Right to Execute Child Rapists at Supreme Court
April 16, 2008
Democratic Debate at National Constitution Center Sees Both Candidates on the Defensive
April 16, 2008
D.A. Says Philadelphia Gun Laws Unconstitutional, Won't Prosecute Them
April 16, 2008
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Tonight at National Constitution Center
April 16, 2008
Federal Court Denies NYPD Secret Hearings, Tells Police to Change Rally Policy
April 16, 2008
ACLU Suing All Indiana Counties to Block New Sex Offender Laws
April 16, 2008
Justice Department Finds FBI in Gross Violation of Privacy Rights
April 16, 2008
Supreme Court Allows Lethal Injection in Executions
April 16, 2008
Clinton-Obama to Debate at National Constitution Center Tomorrow
April 15, 2008
Muslim Civil Liberties Group Seeks FBI Probe of School Threats
April 15, 2008
President Bush to Detail Climate Strategy
April 14, 2008
Tax Delinquents Encounter Varying Outcomes
April 14, 2008
Maine Town to Decide on Revised Law for Mass Gathering
April 13, 2008
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