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About Matthew L. Schafer

Graduating from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Media Studies, Matt is currently working towards a Master's of Mass Communication at Louisiana State University, and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Matt's interests lie in political communication, media policy and law, and the future of media.

Press and Precedent: Media Coverage of the Supreme Court’s GPS Case

Posted on February 9, 2012

by Matthew L. Schafer On January 23, 2012, the Supreme Court addressed for the first time whether the attaching of a GPS device to a citizen’s car and its subsequent use constituted a search.  The Court held that it did. “We … Continue reading →

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What the Supreme Court’s GPS Case Actually Says

Posted on January 28, 2012

It is fair to conclude that the Court’s ruling in Jones was not as broad as many suggested.  On the other hand, it was not as narrow as others suggested.  If anything Scalia took the middle ground, and likely got to five … Continue reading →

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Resisting Censorship: SOPA, PIPA, and How Congress Started Caring More About Corporate Interests than Free Speech

Posted on January 18, 2012

by Matthew L. Schafer As the web goes dark, many people may be wondering why.  Of course, it is obvious now: SOPA and PIPA, the bills currently being considered by Congress that opponents say will amount to censorship online.  In … Continue reading →

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