David Cole

Legal Affairs Correspondent

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David Cole is The Nation’s legal affairs correspondent, and national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union.

On Immigration, United States 1, Arizona 0

On Immigration, United States 1, Arizona 0 On Immigration, United States 1, Arizona 0

Contrary to many claims, the Supreme Court did not uphold the “show me your papers” provision of SB-1070—the decision is a near-complete victory for immigrants&rs...

Jun 27, 2012 / David Cole

Detención y cacheo: Una práctica indignante Detención y cacheo: Una práctica indignante

Las causas de Nueva York y Filadelfia son un llamado de atención a la policía y a las cortes para que hagan realidad la promesa de igual protección ante la ley para todos.

Jun 25, 2012 / David Cole

Anti-Immigrant Forces Lose Big in Supreme Court

Anti-Immigrant Forces Lose Big in Supreme Court Anti-Immigrant Forces Lose Big in Supreme Court

The Court gave the Obama administration near-total victory, striking down key parts of Arizona’s immigration law.

Jun 25, 2012 / David Cole

Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court? Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court?

Today's decisions about sex, drugs, and union speech may offer clues about next week's decision on healthcare.

Jun 21, 2012 / David Cole

The Outrage of Stop-and-Frisk Policing

The Outrage of Stop-and-Frisk Policing The Outrage of Stop-and-Frisk Policing

Growing public protest, along with two landmark lawsuits, may put an end to this dragnet policy that overwhelmingly targets young black and Latino men.

Jun 14, 2012 / David Cole

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

What’s next for the Defense of Marriage Act?

Jun 1, 2012 / David Cole

Military Detention for Journalists

Military Detention for Journalists Military Detention for Journalists

Why did Obama administration lawyers refuse to discount the possibility, even for First Amendment–protected speech?

May 23, 2012 / David Cole

Can Obama Say He’s Sorry? Can Obama Say He’s Sorry?

In 2002 Washington deported an innocent man to Syria, where he was tortured. Why can’t we apologize?

May 21, 2012 / David Cole

A New Low in Attacks on Freedom of Speech A New Low in Attacks on Freedom of Speech

Tarek Mehanna got seventeen years in prison for translating a document.

Apr 25, 2012 / David Cole

Obamacare: Todavía Respira Obamacare: Todavía Respira

Como diría Mark Twain: los informes acerca de la muerte de Obamacare han sido groseramente exagerados.

Apr 5, 2012 / David Cole

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