In contempt of contempt? Religious motivation as a reason to mitigate contempt sanctions

Article Abstract:

The author discusses religiously motivated contempt of court actions taken by individuals, and outlines defenses available to such individuals. Topics include the necessity defense, religiously motivated civil disobedience, and the U.S. Constitution's free exercise of religion clause.

Social aspects, Analysis, Freedom of religion, Contempt of court, Religion and law

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Tempered extension; granting s. 1985(3) class status to mentally retarded individuals

Article Abstract:

The author discusses application of the Civil Rights Act to protect the rights of mentally retarded people to bring suit against those that have discriminated against them based on their class status. The split between the federal circuit courts on the issue is analyzed.

Civil rights, Mentally disabled persons

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Taking liberties with John Stuart Mill

Article Abstract:

The author examines libertarian readings of John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty' and the effect of these readings on the interpretation of Mill's view of opinion tolerance.

Evaluation, Freedom of speech, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Mill, John Stuart, Libertarianism

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