Find a news article that discusses a recent pending or completed appeal at the state or federal level. Identify the underlying legal principle(s) and explain the circumstances that caused the original decision in the lower court, the appeal request, and the appellate decision (if a decision has been issued). Use at least three sources to research the case in addition to the news article.

Which of the following arguments decided the debate over using the atomic bomb against japan in 1945? using the bomb would destroy the armaments still available to japanese forces in japan. using the bomb would demonstrate the power of the united states to the entire world. using the bomb would shorten the war and avoid heavy casualties among invading troops. using the bomb would enable allied forces to invade and take over the japanese mainland