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Defamation Suits and Identity Documents

The use of identity documents in U.S. defamation suits, including the admissibility of documentary evidence and the role of constitutional limits.

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Jan 18, 2026

What legal standards and precedents govern admitting audio recordings as evidence in federal criminal cases?

Federal criminal courts admit audio recordings when the proponent lays a proper foundation: the recording must be authenticated under Federal Rule of Evidence 901(a), comply with applicable wiretappin...

Jan 5, 2026

What specific documents (birth certificates, medical records) are admissible in U.S. defamation trials to prove biological sex or identity?

Documentary and testimonial proof of identity and sex are routinely litigated in U.S. defamation suits: courts admit evidence that is relevant to identification and falsity, subject to the ordinary ru...