Leon Friedman

March 11, 2013 | National Law Journal

On her 80th birthday, she should be honored for her innumerable contributions to women's (and men's) rights.

By Leon Friedman and Joanna L. Grossman

6 minute read

July 08, 2013 | National Law Journal

In past decade, it has turned its back on protecting the franchise, especially for the poor, minorities.

By Leon Friedman

7 minute read

February 25, 2008 | National Law Journal

Until recently, the lower federal courts have consistently accepted the argument the right to bear arms was a collective one, tied to service in the militia. The historical record of the Second Amendment bears out this analysis. The focus of all the framers was on establishing a "well-regulated Militia" as a counterweight to the central government's standing army. A dispute about conscientious objection showed that the focus was on militia service, not any independent right for all citizens to own a weapon.

By Leon Friedman / Special to The National Law Journal

5 minute read

July 15, 2011 | The Recorder

By Leon Friedman and Richard Mark Gergel

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