Did a Michigan County Threaten to Demolish Amish Homes Unless They Were Upgraded?
Relatively obscure websites plagiarized the ACLU's accurate summary of an ongoing court battle in late 2019.
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Were a New Jersey Brother and Sister Allowed to Marry After Lengthy Court Battle?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Couple Arrested Based on an 1868 Law Making It Illegal for ‘Midgets’ to Have Sex?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Alabama Bless ‘Incest’ Marriages Between Brothers and Sisters, Uncles and Nieces?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Will THC Be Removed From Drug-Test Screenings Starting on Aug. 30?
Are you a medical-marijuana licensee in the state of Oklahoma?
Can Eligible People Get Money From the Equifax Breach Settlement?
We know this much: The compensation settlement is the real deal.
Is It Illegal to Have More Than Two Dildos in a Home in Arizona?
Various states still have a lot of odd laws on the books, but are lawmakers really regulating the number of dildos one can own in Arizona?
Did the Supreme Court Rule in 1943 That No One Can Be Forced to Participate in Patriotic Rituals?
The Supreme Court's 1943 ruling applied to school board officials and other government entities, not private sector enterprises such as the NFL.
Do U.S. Citizens Have the Right to Resist ‘Unlawful Arrest’?
It's probably best not to get your legal advice from social media.
Does Iowa Grant Gun Permits to Blind People?
Reports about a 2011 change to Iowa's gun licensing rules in Iowa went viral after a mass school shooting in 2018.
Does the ‘Bar’ in ‘Bar Exam’ Denote a Secret Lawyers’ Conspiracy?
A "sovereign citizen" conspiracy theory about the licensing of lawyers is riddled with bad logic and historical inaccuracies.
Is Oral Sex Still Illegal in 18 States?
Although some states still have anti-sodomy laws on the books, they are unenforceable because of a 2003 Supreme Court ruling.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.