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Analysis: For Obama, a major policy victory will revive political war over health – San Francisco Gate

Pitney Jr., a political scientist at Claremont McKenna … “Today’s ruling underscores the urgency of repealing this harmful law in its entirety,” he said. Conservative legal scholars noted that the court’s finding that the law was …

Rick Scott Smacked Down By Florida Judge Over Law Targeting Firms With Cuba, Syria Ties – Huffington Post

The company argues the federal government, not states, have the authority to enact laws involving foreign policy … the law would be difficult to implement without federal approval, but he vowed to defend it against legal challenges.

Police policy on immigrants a patchwork across California – San Jose Mercury News

Even before Arizona passed its strict law more than two years ago, many California police officers routinely questioned unlicensed immigrant drivers about their nationality and legal status … comply with department policy against looking …

Political correctness and illegal immigration – Las Vegas Review Journal

You will continue to be considered an “illegal alien” unless and until the law is revoked or changed, making you legal. I’d like to know what an “illegal alien” in other countries is called. My guess is “inmate” or “deportee.” … Continue reading

Roberts Law Group, PLLC, Launches New Wilmington Criminal Defense Website – Costa Rica News

Contact Roberts Law Group Today. Meet With An Attorney Today. Check out our new website and stay updated on our firm by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. If you need legal advice and representation in North Carolina, our … Continue reading

New law to underscore sovereignty – Viet Name News

However, the country has yet to enact any law of the sea except some provisions in a few related legal documents. The adoption of the Law on the Sea by the National Assembly is an important law-making step to perfect … Continue reading

Mississippi Abortion Law Threatens To Close State’s Only Clinic – Huffington Post

June 27 (Reuters) – Mississippi could become the only U.S. state without an abortion clinic if its lone facility is unable to comply with a law taking effect on … the clinic’s spokeswoman said. “The political climate is very hostile … Continue reading

Why the Whole Health Care Law Is in Jeopardy – RealClearPolitics

Regardless, we can’t really write off the possibility that the chief justice simply believes the law is constitutional — the question does, after all, split conservative legal scholars. Second, Justice Scalia’s dissent in the immigration …

The legal calculus behind Assange’s asylum request – Foreign Policy

With Julian Assange continuing to hide out inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London as he awaits a decision on his application for asylum from President Rafael Correa, it has become clear that the Wikileaks founder faces an dicey legal future.

Presidents clarify the muddle in law – Examiner

Much of what a president does demands knowledge about Constitutional law and implementation of policy through regulations … demonstrate success in managing enterprise outside the legal profession. There is a comprehensive schedule of …