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ACLU Sues South Carolina to Block Anti-Immigration Law
The lawsuit was filed on the heels of another federal action challenging an anti-immigration law in Alabama, which has caused an exodus of Hispanics from the state. "In recent days, we have seen the destructive results of a similar law in Alabama,
Updated: 10/13/2011 10:28A
Kanimozhi opposes charges of criminal breach of trust in 2G scam
CBI, in its plea, said Raja and two government servants had a dominion over valuable 2G spectrum in their respective capacities as public servants and they flouted law in award of licenses, which made out a case of criminal breach of trust.
Updated: 10/13/2011 10:23A
Head's Up Law Enforcement Officials Nab Alleged Out-of-state Sex Offender
Not exactly the portrait of a calculating criminal on the lam. Police pulled up next to Davis and asked him what he was doing. He took a quick sip of beer and then made an effort to try and hide the drink in his coat. The officer called for backup,
Updated: 10/13/2011 10:20A
New law “On State Security Bodies”: All things to be permitted to them
In addition, a package of amendments to the laws on public associations, parties, and to the Criminal Code, has been secretly adopted. From now on, getting financing from abroad by NGOs will be considered a criminal offence.
Updated: 10/13/2011 10:11A
Former court reporter Chapman pens legal guide
The 36-year-old from Manchester now lectures in journalism and media law at Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. Covering Criminal Courts: A Survival Guide includes the essential law needed by journalists covering courts,
Updated: 10/13/2011 10:00A
Attorney-General makes final decision on prosecution: Shanmugam
Speaking to some 400 judges, practitioners and academics at the inaugural Criminal Law Conference on Thursday, the Law Minister sought to outline the role of the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC). Firstly, as the government's chief legal adviser,
Updated: 10/13/2011 09:41A
Draconian laws could disenfranchise 5 million voters
And some states have made it more difficult to restore voting rights that were lost as a result of a criminal conviction. Florida and Iowa are particularly egregious cases of felon disenfranchisement. Gov. Terry Branstad of Iowa - the state with the
Updated: 10/13/2011 09:12A
Debate continues in Edwards case
CHAPEL HILL -- Nearly two weeks before a federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments about whether criminal charges against John Edwards should be dismissed before trial, attorneys for the former presidential
Updated: 10/13/2011 09:08A
Verdict to Timoshenko may be softened - Ukraine's president
The new criminal law which is now being considered by the Ukrainian parliament may soften the verdict to the former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko, president Viktor Yanukovich told reporters in the city of Khmelnitsky on Thursday.
Updated: 10/13/2011 08:57A
Verdict on Tymoshenko may be softened - Ukraine's president
The new criminal law which is now being considered by the Ukrainian parliament may soften the verdict to the former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko, president Viktor Yanukovich told reporters in the city of Khmelnitsky on Thursday.
Updated: 10/13/2011 08:57A
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