Credit: Ruggiero Scardigno / Shutterstock.com Who knew the right to remain silent is contingent on expressly invoking that right? The Fifth Amendment protects an individual's right against self-incrimination, allowing one to remain silent as a means to invoke that right. However, you cannot remain silent as a way to invoke the right to remain silent, you must expressly invoke the right to remain silent. Contrary to popular belief, the Supreme Court has held that view for decades since deciding...

(Credit: David J. Shestokas) For years, Rand Paul has warned Americans about government surveillance. Last December, he sought unsuccessfully to extend Fourth Amendment protections, requiring a search warrant for emails, bank statements, and other third party records in his proposed amendment to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Reauthorization Act of 2012.  In the wake of the NSA scandal, Paul renews his efforts. Following the NSA whistle-blowing scandal, Paul introduced a bill...

Credit: rawstory.com The city of San Diego recently passed a resolution placing limits on political donations by political parties. It is likely to withstand any constitutional challenge. In response to ongoing efforts to regulate the influence of money in politics, the city council implemented donation limits of $10,000 per election per district candidate and $20,000 per election per citywide candidate. These limits are scheduled to take effect on July 20, if Mayor Bob Filner provides a signa...