Vanessa Griffith, Author at JURIST

Federal judge dismisses challenge to Puerto Rico same-sex marriage ban

Vanessa Griffith

October 22, 2014 10:43:30 am

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Puerto Rico's same-sex marriage ban. Puerto Rico Para Todos brought the lawsuit...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional in Brown v. Board

On May 17, 1954, the US Supreme Court held in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racially segregated public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

Pay a virtual visit to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

Norway constitution signed

On May 17, 1814, the Constitution of Norway was signed. Today, the anniversary is celebrated as Constitution Day in Norway.