Katz v. United States

In 1994, Christy Brzonkala, a student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, stated that Antonio Morrison and James Crawford raped her. A year later, Brzonkala filed a complaint against Morrison and Crawford under Virginia Tech’s Sexual Assault Policy. After two hearings, Morrison was found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to immediate suspension for two semesters. At some point throughout the duration of these hearings, Morrison personally admitted to having sexual contact

United States focused primarily on the curfew that resulted from Executive Order 9066. Hirabayashi argued that “the military orders were based upon racial prejudice and violated the protection the Constitution affords to all citizens” (828 F. 2d 591). The United States Supreme Court ruled against his case, saying “An appropriate exercise of the war power is not rendered invalid by the fact that it restricts the liberty of citizens” (Hirabayashi v. United State). As a result, Hirabayashi

Another prominent case is Schenck V. United States. During the First World War, Charles Schenck mailed pamphlets to draftees. The pamphlets made statements about how the war draft was atrocious and was motivated by the capitalist system. These pamphlets petitioned to repeal the Conscription Act. Schenck was charged with conspiracy to violate the Espionage Act by attempting to cause insubordination in the military and to disrupt the recruitment process. A large consideration took place on whether

“A day that will live in infamy” or more widely known as Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7th, 1941. The Japanese had attacked the American military base at Pearl Harbor, which is near Oahu. “The Japanese managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes. More than 2,000 Americans soldiers and sailors died in the attack, and another 1,000 were wounded.” This caused the US to enter WWII, as well as caused a fear on the West coast

of “clear and present danger”. This was exercised relating to Charles Schenck releasing thousands of flyers to American servicemen recently drafted to fight in World War I. The flyers described the draft as being "involuntary servitude". The flyer states that the government had no right to send American citizens to other countries to kill people. It also mentioned that the war itself was motivated by capitalist greed, and urged draftees to petition for repeal of the draft. Since this event Schenck

313). Because Microsoft’s operating system (Windows) was the most widely used, most applications were written to run on Windows, giving Microsoft the upper hand in the industry for Internet users. Baron (2010) states at the time of the investigation, Windows were installed on more than 90% of all new Intel-based personal computers. The DOJ also accused Microsoft of engaging in behavior which was inconsistent with adherence to the Sherman Act, referring to the

The Microsoft Antitrust Story One of the most significant cases in the business world is the US vs. Microsoft. In this case the US asserts that the business practices used by Microsoft create an unfair and dominant market and make them into a powerful monopoly. On the other hand, Microsoft argues that it is being unfairly punished for its success. This case is important because it will greatly affect the economy, other large corporations, its competitors, consumers, and Microsoft’s stockholders

the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Nowhere in the First Amendment does it state that in times of war, the government can change the laws that have been made to protect the people of the United States. Although some thought President Wilson’s actions were just, he did not abide by the rules of the First Amendment, and because of that, he went too far in limiting people’s civil liberties

I. Case Summary Plaintiffs Yankee Gas Services Company and the Connecticut Light and Power Company, sued the defendant UGI Utilities. The Yankee Gas Services Company and the Connecticut Light and Power Company own thirteen manufactured gas facilities (MGPs) that were once owned by the defendants. The plaintiffs appeal before the judge in a trial to recover costs that they made in response to an MGP pollution from 1884 to 1941. The judgment ruled that UGI Utilities was not the owner of nine of the

The Commerce Clause in Article 1, Section 8 states that Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce itself as well as the power to regulate local commerce if that local commerce has a substantial economic effect on interstate commerce. When Congress regulates an intrastate activity, there is a test that is used by the Supreme Court that determines whether Congress actually has the right to regulate this intrastate activity with some sort of economic effect. The Commerce Clause test