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NM Gov. Martinez orders police to ask about immigration status
Richardson's executive order prohibited state law enforcement from asking about a person's immigration status only for the purpose of determining whether
Updated: 02/01/2011 02:25P
Ethics panel pushes forward in Ensign probe
Federal criminal law bars former Senate aides from lobbying in the Senate for a year after they leave their congressional jobs.
Updated: 02/01/2011 02:18P
Defense attorney praised – no joke
It is an irreverent humor that few outside the criminal justice system can appreciate. Take this for example: If Williamson is assigned to a serious
Updated: 02/01/2011 02:07P
Ohio House Committee to Consider Repeal of State Breed-Specific Laws on 2/2
The Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee has scheduled a public hearing on House Bill 14 for Wednesday, February 2 at 9:00 am This bill removes the term
Updated: 02/01/2011 02:04P
State of America's Homeland Security Address
For the students and young professionals here with us today, or watching online, you are the next wave of homeland security thinkers, professionals,
Updated: 02/01/2011 01:59P
KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, LouisianaSpecial counsel named in Ensign ethics case
Federal criminal law bars former Senate aides from lobbying in the Senate for a year after they leave their congressional jobs.
Updated: 02/01/2011 01:51P
Do we really want citizens arresting citizens?
“The traditional policy of the law has been to try and leave arrests up to the professionals — the police — wherever possible,” said Jonathan Dawe,
Updated: 02/01/2011 01:23P
Mass Sled Dog Slaughter Investigated In Canada
The law firm refused to comment on the criminal investigation and Outdoor Adventures did not return repeated calls from AFP. Local media said the dogs were
Updated: 02/01/2011 01:11P
New Mexico's governor to state police: investigate suspects' immigration status
The pace has intensified since April, when neighboring Arizona passed its immigration law. The figures include both illegal immigrants and legal residents
Updated: 02/01/2011 12:52P
Dr. Boyce: Kelley Bolar Speaks with Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton
I am not in the business of doing individual crusades when it comes to the criminal justice system, since I don't have the resources to help with every case
Updated: 02/01/2011 12:47P