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The "Bush-tortured" excuse for indefinite detention
"I strongly believe that the American system of justice is a key part of our arsenal in the war against al-Qaida and its affiliates, and we will continue to draw on all aspects of our justice system -- including Article III courts -- to ensure that our
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:15P
Brits Get the Clearest View of Park Slope Bike Lane Fight
Two days before the lawsuit was launched, the Sunday edition of the New York Times's Metro section led with a feature about how much Sadik-Khan had upset people with her highhanded approach to policy-making. Putting aside the implicit sexism of the
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:15P
Bike Lane Suit Could Spur Other Legal Challenges
A lawsuit filed this week demanding the removal of the bike lane along Prospect Park West could be just the first of many court challenges that will seek to tear apart the city's nearly 500-mile bike lane network, experts say.
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:14P
Pope-backed groups figure largely on N&O's op-ed page
That compares to just to 12 by liberal groups affiliated with the NC Justice Center, including the NC Budget & Tax Center. Ten colunns were also written by Gene Nichol, director of the UNC Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. He sits on the Justice
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:14P
Murder Charge in Beating Death of Nev. Teen
Kody Patten was awaiting arraignment in Elko Justice Court Wednesday on a charge of open murder in the beating death of 16-year-old Micaela "Mickey" Costanzo of West Wendover. The criminal complaint says Patten confessed to driving Costanzo to the spot
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:14P
Ambac's Fourth Quarter 2010 Results Scheduled to Be Released on March 16, 2011
Ambac filed for a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (“Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (“Bankruptcy Court”). The Company will continue to
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:13P
US Targets Mexican Drug Gang
Mexico's deputy attorney general was on hand for the announcement at the Justice Department. Despite the ongoing violence along the US-Mexico border, Attorney General Holder said US and Mexican officials are working more effectively than ever in the
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:13P
10 members of Barrio Azteca gang charged over role in murder of U.S. Consulate
Overall, 35 members and associates of the Barrio Azteca gang were indicted on various offenses including racketeering, murder, drug offenses, money laundering and obstruction of justice. "The indictment unsealed today represents our continued action to
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:13P
Judge: U of I Must Release Clout List Names
The Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday that US District Judge Joan Gottschall ruled in the newspaper's lawsuit against the university that the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act doesn't require that students' names, grade-point averages and test
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:13P
Obama's drugs czar had flu and fainted TWICE in just four hours
Mr Kerlikowske was talking to a Harvard class called 'Race and Justice: The Wire', which looks at the legal procedures and other topics featured in HBO television series 'The Wire'. The ex-Seattle police chief has recently been talking about
Updated: 03/09/2011 07:13P
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