Political and Legal Law 
Khurshid, Digvijaya welcome Anna’s decision to enter politics – firstpost.com
“We have been saying this for a long time that Team Anna would enter politics. What is new about it?” Khurshid, who is also the Union Law Minister, said. “Everyone has the right to enter politics. Earlier they used to … Continue reading
Curbing gun rights is a huge political loser that President Obama and Mitt Romney wish would go away – New York Daily News
He didn’t dare: the National Rifle Association has such a stranglehold on Congress that any attempt to revive the law would not only go down — it would be political suicide for Obama because the NRA would mobilize its massive … Continue reading
Done with politics not with making political films: Prakash Jha – Times of India
Prakash Jha, 60, is one of the most politically engaged filmmakers. Over a career spanning 17 years, he has made films on issues like caste, politics, feudalism and law and order in his favourite state, Bihar. The filmmaker is now … Continue reading
Christopher Broach, Pennsylvania Election Official, Says He Won’t Enforce New Voter ID Law – Huffington Post
A local election official in Pennsylvania announced plans Thursday to defy the state and resist enforcing its newly enacted voter ID law, signed by Gov. Tom Corbett (R) earlier this year. Christopher Broach, a Democrat who oversees elections in …
China-Canada oil deal raises political hackles in Washington – Reuters
Schumer’s draft letter is the strongest statement yet by a U.S. political leader against the $15.1 billion … whether it should be blocked through any American, U.S.-based law. But I do think the far better alternative is for us to … Continue reading
Political Question Doctrine Requires Dismissal of Wrongful Death Suit Against Government Contractor in Iraq – jdsupra.com
Political Question Doctrine … the context of removal and as substantive defenses to claims against military contractors. u This summary of legal issues is published for informational purposes only. It does not dispense legal advice or create an attorney …
Law enforcement groups urge tougher background checks on all gun buyers – Boston Herald
WASHINGTON — Despite the tough political climate for federal gun-control legislation, a coalition of law enforcement groups on Thursday called for background checks for all gun buyers and a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines in the wake of the …
Alabama asks federal court to rule its redistricting plan doesn’t violate US voting rights law – Washington Post
WASHINGTON — Alabama is asking a federal court to rule that its redistricting plan for the state Legislature does not violate the Voting Rights Act. The state filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking a declaratory judgment that the plan does not … Continue reading
Gun Laws A Political Hot Potato For Obama, Romney And Congress – Huffington Post
That is the law,” House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio … Taken as a whole, talk of what to do about gun laws has resembled a game of political hot potato, with no one eager to be left with the task … Continue reading
Romania political fight spotlights democracy woes – Businessweek
As Romania holds a referendum Sunday on impeaching Basescu, the ugly political battle has raised questions about the rule of law in the fledgling EU member. It comes against the background of similar concerns about shaky democracy across Eastern …
