Opposition to motion to dismiss (June 2015)
They might be successful.
Our attorneys are expensive, but we think they are well worth it.
but looks like there is enough gas in the tank to at least get through the preliminaries.
Gotta thank Gina for the update.
Unfortunately, this is a State's Rights issue. In all 50 states, save for a couple of counties in Nevada, prostitution is illegal. The prostitution laws would have to be challenged in every state separately. A challenge to the Interstate Commerce clause may be effective with the Supreme Court. But, the actual laws prohibiting prostitution would have to be done away with to stop law enforcement from arresting and prosecuting people. To think that there are actually so many ignorant and coward politicians in this country is mind boggling. Funny thing. A woman has the legal right to terminate her unborn child right up until birth without any input from outside sources, but she doesn't have the right to have sex with anyone she chooses, regardless of payment or not? Is this not a great country or what?
Gotta thank Gina for the update.
the issues being argued are Constitutional.
Moreover, until a couple of days ago Gay Marriage was a "State's Rights" issue as well - or was it?
By the same token, many states still have sodomy laws... perhaps that discretion has been clarified by the recent SC ruling as well?
I am glad the Judicial seems to be getting a bit tired of being circumvented and marginalized by the Legislative and Executive, and that they appear to be asserting themselves very well. Balance of Powers moving back to center, perhaps?
Lawrence (2003) invalidated sodomy laws in the states that still had them.
Moreover, until a couple of days ago Gay Marriage was a "State's Rights" issue as well - or was it?
By the same token, many states still have sodomy laws... perhaps that discretion has been clarified by the recent SC ruling as well?
I am glad the Judicial seems to be getting a bit tired of being circumvented and marginalized by the Legislative and Executive, and that they appear to be asserting themselves very well. Balance of Powers moving back to center, perhaps?