Brad Sears

Associate Dean of Public Interest Law, UCLA Law; founder of the Williams Institute

Associate Dean of Public Interest Law at UCLA Law and founder of the Williams Institute

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The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade set a new precedent in the United States. Does that mean other rights are at stake, too?

Can Supreme Court overturn other constitutional rights?

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade set a new precedent in the United States. Does that mean other rights are at stake, too?

from Greater LA

In a federal court in San Francisco, the  challenge  to California's Proposition 8 got under way today.  Both sides made opening statements and began calling witnesses.

Proposition 8 Federal Trial Starts in San Francisco

In a federal court in San Francisco, the challenge to California's Proposition 8 got under way today.  Both sides made opening statements and began calling witnesses.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Last May, in a 4-to-3 ruling, the State Supreme said same-sex marriage was a  constitutional right .

State Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8 Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

Last May, in a 4-to-3 ruling, the State Supreme said same-sex marriage was a constitutional right .

from Which Way, L.A.?

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