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WEB3 days ago · September 9, 2024 02:34:55 pm. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released a report Monday assessing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following a June 2023 Supreme Court ruling that banned race-conscious college admissions and heightened scrutiny of workplace diversity efforts nationwide. DEI …
A Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe in Yemen: Urgent Action …
WEB9 hours ago · On September 11, 1998, Whitewater independent counsel Kenneth Starr delivered an extensive report to Congress accusing President Clinton of 11 possible impeachable offenses - including perjury, obstruction of justice, tampering with witnesses and abuse of his powers of office - in connection with his relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
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WEB6 days ago · August 18, 2024 02:05:04 pm. In legend, Achilles, Greek warrior and hero of the Trojan War, fought Trojan prince Hector to avenge the death of his friend Patroclus. Hector had killed Patroclus, and he planned to cut off Patroclus’ head and give his body to the dogs for food. Before the fight, Hector waits for Achilles and then proposes that ...
US appeals court dismisses suit against New York City rifle permit …
WEB1 day ago · The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed a civil suit on Monday challenging New York City’s rifle permit law. The case concerned New York City resident Joseph Srour, who was denied permits to possess rifles and shotguns in his home by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in 2019, due to his “poor moral judgment.”.
Limiting Bivens: The US Supreme Court's Reluctance to Allow
WEBNov 22, 2021 · Anya Bidwell, attorney with the Institute for Justice, and Nick Sibilla, writer and legislative analyst with the Institute of Justice, discuss the US Supreme Court's reluctance to allow lawsuits against federal agents beyond the scope of Bivens...
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WEB6 days ago · September 6, 2024 02:45:18 pm. New York Judge Juan Merchan on Friday delayed former US president Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case to November 26, with the new date scheduled three weeks after the US presidential election. Trump’s attorneys requested the postponement in …
Fundamental Environmental Rights: State Constitutions as a
WEBNov 1, 2021 · A 2019 United Nations (UN) report found that “it is imperative that environmental laws are widely understood, respected, and enforced and the benefits of environmental protection are enjoyed by people and the planet.” Globally, more and more governments are coming to this realization: that there are vital (and fragile) links between the environment and all aspects of modern society; from ...
World Justice Project index paints picture of global rule of law in ...
WEBOct 26, 2022 · The World Justice Project (WJP) Wednesday released its 2022 Rule of Law Index. For the fifth year in a row, the majority of countries experienced a decline in the rule of law. 85 out of 140 countries, accounting 61 percent and 4.4 billion people, saw a decline in rule of law. 52 countries, or 39 percent, saw overall improvement.
The January 6th Insurrectionists Do Not Have Amnesty - JURIST
WEBApr 13, 2022 · Representative Cawthorn and other officials whose eligibility is now being challenged because of their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot contend that the Amnesty Act also waived the Section Three disqualification rule for all future insurrectionists. This argument is wrong for at least three reasons.
Supreme Court Hubris: It Is Time to Return Power to the People
WEBSep 27, 2021 · The Supreme Court’s 2021-2022 term which starts the first Monday in October will likely be one of the most important of the last 50 years. The Justices have already agreed to hear disputes involving gun control legislation and abortion rights and are likely to decide a major affirmative action case as well. Given that Republican presidents appointed six of the nine current Justices, there is ...