CAIR defamation suit appeal [DC Circuit] News
CAIR defamation suit appeal [DC Circuit]

Council on American Islamic Relations v. Ballenger, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, April 11, 2006 [upholding the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit against former US Rep. Cass Ballenger brought by an American Muslim civil rights group]. Read the full text of the dismissal [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

THIS DAY @ LAW

India constitution ratified

On January 26, 1950, India ratified its constitution, formally making the new country a republic. On the same day, Rajendra Prasad was inaugurated as the republic's first president. The anniversary is celebrated today as Republic Day in India.

Tennessee became first state to ban alcohol sales

On January 26, 1838, Tennessee became the first US state to pass a law prohibiting the general sale of alcohol; fines paid by lawbreakers were put towards the support of public schools. Read more about the history of Prohibition.