Sunday, October 01, 2006
Mammon Always Wins
So, let me see if I've got this right: there is a bill that was passed in the House and which is heading for the Senate. This bill says that attorneys who serve clients in cases involving violations of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment cannot recover attorney's fees once the case is over. Which means that if someone sues because their religious rights are being violated, they'll have to either pony up cash or find a trial lawyer who'll work entirely pro bono.
It's very likely that this will be torn apart by the courts faster than a baby zebra on the veldt. But given recent events, this is another frightening direction for American policy.
It's very likely that this will be torn apart by the courts faster than a baby zebra on the veldt. But given recent events, this is another frightening direction for American policy.
