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E-Verify and Common Sense
If these arguments sound familiar, it's because similar critiques are always leveled against any attempt to actually enforce America's immigration laws. From the border to the workplace, immigration enforcement is invariably depicted as terribly harsh,
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:35P
More Concerns About The Broadcast of Medical Marijuana Ads
In March, we cautioned broadcasters against the airing of ads for medical marijuana. Our concerns stemmed not only from a complaint pending at the FCC, but also because, despite the widespread belief that the Federal government no longer cared about
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:35P
Ga. High Court Sides With Millionaire's Mistress In Divorce Battle
Georgia's top court ruled in favor of the mistress of a multimillionaire in a long-running legal battle that has helped shape the state's divorce law. By Greg Bluestein | Asssociated Press Georgia's top court ruled in favor of the mistress of a
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:35P
Serbia Extradites Ratko Mladic to The Hague
Following a Serbian court ruling rejecting an appeal against his transfer, Serbian war-time general Ratko Mladic has been flown from Belgrade to a UN tribunal in The Hague, with Serbia's justice minister saying she had signed the extradition order.
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:34P
Jury selection to begin in evangelist civil trial
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) ” Jury selection is expected to begin in a civil lawsuit that alleges evangelist Tony Alamo (ah-LAH'-moh) ordered two of his former ministry members to be beaten. The trial is set to start Tuesday in Texarkana, though Alamo isn't
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:34P
NC Bill Would Track Illegal Immigrants In Schools
state American Civil Liberties Union chapter says the bill may violate federal law. Folwell says the bill isn't intended to deny anyone access to schools. He says the measure would help provide a clearer picture of the costs of illegal immigration.
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:34P
Genaro Morales, Owner Of Tribeca Restaurant Sazon, Files Discrimination
Morales has filed a lawsuit in federal court charging that the city, the State Liquor Authority and Community Board 1 are discriminating against his restaurant because it serves Puerto Rican food and attracts Latino customers from outside the
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:33P
NY attorney general suing feds over gas drilling
Eric Schneiderman says in the federal lawsuit that the welfare of those living in the basin, and millions of New Yorkers who rely on its drinking water, must be thoroughly weighed. He says the Delaware River Basin Commission, with approval of federal
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:33P
Father of toddler who drowned sues Katy pool owner
Robert Henry Ramos, on behalf of his deceased daughter, Brianna Micaela Ramos, filed the lawsuit May 25 in Harris County District Court against Esmeralda Cabrera. According to the complaint, Brianna was visiting Cabrera's Robin Avenue house in March
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:33P
Immigrants worry about upcoming ID card law
The state legislature passed the bill as part of a package of illegal-immigration measures. Although some failed to win support, the photo-ID card bill did pass and is about to become law. The ID cards up till now have been the sole form of photo
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:32P
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