Questions and Answers 1. What does “double jeopardy” mean and when does it attach? The term “double jeopardy” comes from a constitutional right enshrined in the Fifth Amendment. It provides…
God and Country: A Nashville Nonprofit Is Calling the Church Back to Its Civic Roots
There is an image that has endured in the American imagination for more than two centuries: George Washington, kneeling in prayer at St. Paul’s Chapel the day of his inauguration…
What Protections Exist for Religious Liberty Under Tennessee Law?
When considering what protections exist for the exercise of our basic religious freedoms most look to the federal constitution and cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. But Tennessee also…
Questions and Answers
1. Is There A Difference Between My Rights Under the Tennessee Constitution Versus the Federal Constitution? Most state constitutions, including that of Tennessee, are patterned after the U.S. Constitution. However,…
Legal Controversies Surrounding ICE
There is a lot of public attention to border and immigration issues today, especially surrounding the enforcement of laws that govern the deportation of individuals alleged to be in the…