Massachusetts v. Dep't of Health and Human Services

Massachusetts v. Dep't of Health and Human Services (1st Cir. No. 10-2204, filed 05/31/12). Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is ruled unconstitutional as a violation of equal protection, where: 1) intermediate scrutiny was not appropriate, but in areas where state regulation […]

Redevelopment Authority of the County of Montgomery, Pennsylvania V. R & J Holding Co.

Petition for Certiorari A party decided to to file a brief asking the Supreme Court to hear the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Montgomery, Pennsylvania v. R & J Holding Company case (trying the Court grants the party a writ of certiorari). Issue Before the Court, the following issues […]

Brooks v. Gaenzle

Brooks v. Gaenzle (10th Cir. No. 09-1489, filed 08/10/2010). Officers responded to a burglary in progress and were attempting to break down a door when someone shot through it at them. A black male, Brooks, fled the residence and did not heed officer's orders to stop, so they shot him but […]