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CHARLESTON — The federal government on Monday moved to block implementation of South Carolina’s strict new immigration law, saying its provisions are unconstitutional and interfere with the nation’s powers to set and enforce immigration policy …

When Ashley Zacharski decided she wanted to apply to law school, she knew she would have to watch what she put online. “I treat my Facebook like a public forum,” the political science and pre-law junior said. “I definitely make … Continue reading →

The federal government is suing South Carolina to put a stop to the state’s tough new immigration law. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Monday the government wants a judge to stop enforcement of the legislation. The law requires that officers … Continue reading →

U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration sought on Monday to block parts of South Carolina’s new immigration law, arguing that the federal government had preeminent authority over immigration matters. The move by the U.S. Department of Justice in South …

We firmly believe in personal freedoms and the ability to think, act, and identify however one wants, granted it follows the rule of law and is non-threatening. We endeavor to uphold and reaffirm the noble traditions of our political ancestors … Continue reading →

CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s ruling generals will ratify within days a law barring anyone found guilty of corruption from political life, a senior minister said on Monday, a move to curb the influence of ousted President Hosni Mubarak’s former allies.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (UPI) — A law meant to keep politics out of the federal workplace often prevents would-be state and local candidates from seeking office, a U.S. official says. Carolyn N. Lerner, the head of the U.S. Office of … Continue reading →

In some cases, Wolin said, politics are slowing down the process … GOP lawmakers also have introduced bills to repeal all or part of the 848-page Dodd-Frank law. “There are certainly some who’ve sought to delay or roll back provisions … Continue reading →

What is happening in Florida is part of a national trend, as election law has become a fierce partisan battleground. In states where Republicans have taken majority control, they have tightened rules for registering new voters, reduced the time …