Brandon Ratliff, Attorney at Law

08/06/2025

06/12/2025

in 1967, released a 9-0 decision in favor of Richard and Mildred Loving, reversing their convictions under the State of Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924 and striking down the Act itself.

03/18/2025

The ABA stands firmly with Chief Justice John Roberts’ statement rejecting calls by government officials to impeach federal judges who issue rulings with which they disagree.

02/25/2025

in 1803, Marbury v Madison was decided. This case established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes and some government actions that are in conflict with the U.S. Constitution. The Court rendered a 4-0 decision against Marbury. Chief Justice John Marshall wrote the Court's opinion.

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04/25/2023

Not Guilty verdict on Possession of Schedule II drug today. “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” is a high standard.

02/27/2023

Quote of the day.

11/08/2022

Officer deaths increased 29% in 2021. Yet the profession is still not among the deadliest.

06/24/2022

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1pS1YFRL9Nbi57ha-3JE7WY5iRFf7oj_4Us59slI4UwEkbSo4URYbQe1Q&fs=e&s=cl

06/24/2022

BREAKING: On behalf of Virginia bookstores & others, we urged a Virginia court to dismiss obscenity proceedings that would block two books from being sold and distributed in Virginia.

If the court deems the books obscene, anyone who sells or even lends the book could face criminal prosecution, regardless of if they have prior knowledge of the lawsuit.

This would impact all independent bookstores, distributors, and readers in Virginia.

Learn more about our lawsuit here: https://acluva.org/en/cases/virginia-obscenity-proceedings-against-two-books