LND topic: judicial-dissent page 1

judicial dissent

When policies clash with basic safety

March 19, 2026

A recent legal battle over who gets to use a women-only spa in Washington State has sparked heated debates about safety, privacy, and how far anti-discrimination laws should go. At the center of the dispute is Olympus Spa, a traditional Korean bathhouse that welcomes female customers—including teena

politics

A Judge's Strong Words: A Clash Over Texas' Redrawn Maps

November 20, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad

politics

Judicial Showdown: A Judge's Unconventional Protest Against Gun Laws

March 21, 2025

A recent court case sparked controversy when a judge took a unique approach to express his disagreement. In a bold move, a judge from the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit released a video of himself taking apart several guns. This was not just a casual demonstration. It was a direct cha