‘Commentary’ Category
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Abortion Civil Rights
0October 2, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Election rhetoric and sound bites do not make for honest dialogue. Prominent in election rhetoric for 2024 is the issue …
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When Speech Goes To Far – Inciting Imminent Violence
0July 15, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
America has been bombarded with images, calls for violence and prosecutions. “There is no place in America for this kind …
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Nazario Establishing Law in the Fourth Circuit
0June 2, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Nazario Continues His Fight For U.S. Freedoms To read the full opinion click here: Fourth Circuit Opinion 5-31-2024 To read …
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A Government may not coerce a third party by a threat of government action to punish or suppress speech – 1st Amendment
0May 31, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
The First Amendment prohibits government officials from wielding their power selectively to punish or suppress speech, directly or through private …
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QUALIFIED IMMUNITY – TIME TO REMOVE THIS STAIN UPON THE JUDICIARY
0May 23, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
In 1871 Congress enacted the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 to provide protections against wrongs being perpetrated on citizens …
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Richmond Police Department Stop Black Drivers Disproportionately
0February 14, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
“Driving While Black” in Richmond City It’s official – “Black drivers have a problem in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond Police Department …
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Happy Hanukkah
0December 7, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Happy Hanukkah – Despite Hamas Hanukkah & Hamas On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed the most recent attack on …
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Middle East Conflict
0October 10, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Nobody has cornered the market on good, although some have come close on evil. The Middle East is no different, …
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Lt. Caron Nazario update – Town of Windsor Settles suit by Virginia Attorney General – 9/7/2023
0September 7, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Settlement by Town of Windsor 9/7/2023 – The Town of Windsor Virginia settles the suit brought against it stemming from …
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Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s but no more! A tale of Government Thievery.
0May 26, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Tale of Hennepin County Minnesota’s shameless theft from a 94 year old woman. The United States Supreme Court slapped a …
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Police Brutality – Tyre Nichols
0January 27, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Critical legal analysis of the Memphis Police brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Civil Rights Attorney Tom Roberts – Tyre Nichols had a right to run for his life due to excessive use of force by Memphis Police
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Striving for American Ideals
0July 23, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Commentary – Striving for American Ideals Early in our nation’s history the concept of equality and freedom in religion and …
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“Amen and Awoman”
0January 4, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
“Amen and Awoman” Representative Emanuel Cleaver II, a 5-term congressman from Missouri ended opening prayer for the new 2021 Congress …
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Free Speech and the 2020 Election
0December 13, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Disturbing Trend To Silence Lawful Speech The New Left frequent and continuing attempts to silence speech is disturbing. This trend …
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WHY THE LEE MONUMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST RPD?
0July 4, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
QUESTION: “I would like to know why you think dispersing an unruly crowd with non-lethal means is a civil rights …
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THIS HAS TO STOP! – police brutality – Class Action filed against Richmond Police officers.
0June 16, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Civil Rights Law Firm of Thomas H Roberts & Associates PC Protecting 1st Amendment Rights Under United States Constitution! Summary: …
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Worker’s Compensation Windfall and Legal Malpractice Pitfall Whenever a Prosthetic Device is Used in Treatment
0May 8, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Worker’s Compensation Windfall and Legal Malpractice Pitfall Whenever a Prosthetic Device is Used in Treatment. Until the Virginia legislature …
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Injunction by Gun Owners of America likely to Fail
0January 17, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
1 (Photo by Cary Drane – 2020 Lobby Day in Virginia – (c) 2020 – Cary Drane) Unfortunately, it …
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7-23-2003 – Henrico County Religious Freedom
0April 9, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
News – Henrico County Supports Religious Freedom The Students Become The Teachers Fellowship of Christian Athletes To Be Treated Equal …
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Rights mean nothing unless those we do not like are afforded those rights.
0January 29, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC represents people that many in society don’t like and would prefer had no rights. …
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FOIA setback is the fault of the Virginia legislature
0September 22, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Editorial Opinion – Virginia FOIA By Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. (Author of Virginian’s Guide to FOIA) 9/22/2015 – If we wish …
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Isaac Roberts, 2015 law clerk, explains that the US Supreme Court has usurped from citizens the democratic process for amending the Constitution
0September 17, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
A 2015 summer high school law clerk for the law firm explains that the process for amending the Constitution by …
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Constitutional Free Speech in Public Schools
0September 17, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Jonathan Arthur, a Civil Rights Attorney with Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC in Richmond Virginia, grew up in Montgomery …
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Rights of parents to religious training of their children in intra-parental custody-visitation disputes.
0April 20, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
How should courts deal with religious differences of parents and its impact upon the upbringing of children in the context …
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First Amendment protects the free-exercise rights of owners of businesses.
0September 27, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
OWNERS OF CLOSELY HELD BUSINESSES DO NOT GIVE UP THEIR RIGHTS TO CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS …
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Governor of Virginia vetos clarifying legislation regarding religious freedom in schools.
0April 7, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Your freedoms are at risk where people attempt to supplant “Freedom of Religion” with “Freedom from Religion” On March 7, …
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THE GROWING POLICE STATE – FREEDOM FADING
0January 28, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
THE GROWING POLICE STATE – FREEDOM FADING Editorial Opinion – Freedom Works Foundation 1-27-2013 Chris Hawkins is one of a …
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Religious Intolerance and Violence in Afghanistan
0January 26, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Religious Intolerance and Violence in AfghanistanEditorial Opinion 4-3-2011 Recent violence in Afghanistan has killed many innocent lives as Afghans protest …
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Freedom Works
0January 9, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Freedom Works Commentary by Thomas H. Roberts, Esq. Founder of Freedom Works Foundation The United States of America was founded …
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View Point Discrimination Violates the First Amendment
0March 4, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Commentary – View Point Discrimination Violates the United States Constitution Viewpoint discrimination violates the First Amendment of the United States …
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Virginia Contract Law – “Act of God”
0March 4, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Virginia Contract Law – “Act of God” Q: What is meant in the contract by an “act of God” …
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Truth Matters
0March 4, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Truth Really Matters I have a wonderful mother-in-law. I know she’s a genius because she raves about my art and tells …
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FreedomWorks
0March 4, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Freedom Works Commentary by Thomas H. Roberts, Esq. Founder of Freedom Works Foundation The United States of America was …
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Discussion of Islam – Impossibility of Salvation by Works & Submission
0March 4, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Discussion of Islam – Impossibility of Salvation by Works & Submission. د اسلام په اړه بحث – د کار او …
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