Politics Law 
State bar says let illegal immigrant practice law – San Francisco Gate
His father, now a legal U.S. resident … It said the policy considerations are similar to those the California court addressed in 1972, when it declared unconstitutional a state law requiring attorneys to be U.S. citizens.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange enters Ecuadorian Embassy in London tonight to seek political asylum – Daily Mail
The dramatic move followed a long-running legal bid by the … accused him of breaking the law by releasing US documents. A message was posted on the Wikileaks Twitter account, saying: ‘ALERT: Julian Assange has requested political asylum and is … Continue reading
For health care law, 4 possible outcomes – Post-Crescent
A decision upholding the law would unleash a series of political, legislative and legal forces. As states decide whether to implement the law, such as setting up health care exchanges for millions of Americans to pick insurance plans …
Foes of Arizona voter-ID law petition justices – AZCentral.com
The Constitution gives the federal government fairly broad powers to set election law and the states have to abide by it, said Greenbaum, who is also the legal director for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. But Horne … Continue reading
Health law – Columbia Daily Tribune
When the court reaches a decision seen as political, the public criticizes the … From this distant venue, I reckon there is a legitimate legal question about the part of the law mandating purchase of health insurance. There is a … Continue reading
Legal Scholar Says Obama’s Executive Orders Are Misuse of Power – Christian Post
… nothing anyone can do about it,” University of Pennsylvania constitutional law professor Kermit Roosevelt told Politico. “It’s clearly a political calculation.” Legal obstacles aside, the White House maintains that such executive orders are necessary …
Editorial: Committee has duty to revisit law director’s role – Knoxville News Sentinel
Legal representation for county government should not reside in the hands of an attorney whose primary qualification for office, other than a law degree, is the ability to wage a winning political campaign. Legal acumen, not political savvy …
Legal today, though it doesn’t have to be – Examiner
Where is the flaw in the law that caused the U.S. Supreme Court to declare … now about whether it is possible to bring reform to the marriage of money and politics. I’ve been in favor of all kinds of … Continue reading
Policy gives hope to young illegal immigrants – The Post-Standard – Syracuse.com (blog)
Last week was an interesting week for those who practice immigration law. The week started out with the unfortunate … movement while shedding little light on what the policy really means. A person who is granted ”deferred action” will …
Area GOPers angered by immigration policy shift – trivalleycentral.com
“With a wave of their hand, Janet Napolitano and President Obama make what was illegal yesterday legal today,” he said. “They can’t pass their Dream Act, so they change enforcement policy, which undermines the rule of law. The timing is … Continue reading
