TChris at TalkLeft has two good posts about cases that the Supreme Court agreed to hear today.
- Religion v. Drug Laws – about Hoasca Tea (used in ceremonies of the O Centro Espirita Beneficients Uniao Do Vegetal church). It has some impact on the Controlled Substances Act. Note: SCOTUS Blog has some excellent background on the Hoasca Tea case.
- Supreme Court Tackles Consent to Search Issue. If you refuse consent to search your apartment, but your roommate agrees?

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