Federal RAP Act would prohibit use of rap lyrics in criminal prosecutions
After legislators in New York took on a battle to limit, or prohibit, the use of rap lyrics as evidence
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NY takes first big step toward preventing lyrics from being used as evidence
The New York State Senate on Tuesday passed a law that would make it much more difficult to submit rap
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Rap lyrics as evidence? New York legislators want to stop the practice
Here’s something you don’t see every day: Two state senators in New York have introduced a bill to stop the
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Here’s a trailer on the doc about ICP vs the FBI
If you’ve been following the news out of the Insane Posse Camp over the last decade, you’ll know that there
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Grand jury doesn’t move forward on “School Shooter” song charges
It wasn’t a great idea, but Randy Ross’ video and song called “School Shooter” was not a direct threat and,
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Rapper facing terroristic threat charges for song titled “School Shooter”
Roughly two weeks after the Parkland shooting in Florida, a New York man is facing felony charges after a song
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Juggalos aren’t a gang, ok?
Congratulations, Juggalos. You and your ilk cannot be legally classified as a gang. There’s a court case saying as much.
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A Coda for The Slants
It’s been a helluva week for Simon Tam and The Slants. On Monday, when the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in
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Score One for the First Amendment: The Slants Win
“The disparagement clause violates the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause. Contrary to the Government’s contention, trademarks are private, not government
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BREAKING: US Supreme Court rules in favor of The Slants
In a unanimous decision Monday morning, the US Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of The Slants, the Portland, Oregon-based
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The Slants: On the Road, Waiting for the Supreme Court
The Slants are, first and foremost, a band. They’re not about to let waiting for a decision from the US
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