Tag Archives: SCOTUS

Bad laws in our nation ruled by law: Civil Rights Cases of 1883 (killing civil rights)

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Naomi

5. The Civil Rights Cases (1883): Another testament to the Court’s failure to protect civil rights, the Civil Rights Cases struck down the Civil Rights Act of 1875. That law sought to ban racial discrimination in businesses and public accommodations. … Continue reading →

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How many more rotten decisions will SCOTUS produce?

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Naomi

In light of the continuing series I’ve borrowed from Casey Sullivan and FindLaw.com (and added to and commented upon) — the 13 worst Supreme Court decisions — I saw these two items in SCOTUSblog. They’ll give you an idea about … Continue reading →

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Bad laws in our nation ruled by law: Buck v. Bell (eugenics)

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Naomi

This is the second of Casey Sullivan’s 13 worst Supreme Court decisions–one I’d never heard of. And it is awful. 2. Buck v. Bell (1927): “Eugenics? Yes, please!” the Court declared in this terrible decision which still stands as good … Continue reading →

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