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Lawmakers approve tweaks to Alabama immigration law – Chicago Tribune
The law also makes it a felony for illegal immigrants to apply … an immigration policy fellow with the Alabama Appleseed Center, a nonprofit policy and legal advocacy organization. “Unfortunately, that did not happen.” Several U.S. states …
Tom Barrett demands Scott Walker explain legal defense fund – Pioneer Press
“Since his campaign is devoid of any credible policy ideas … He disclosed in March, though, that he set up a legal defense fund using $60,000 in campaign contributions with guidance from the GAB. State law allows such moves only … Continue reading
Advance legal columnist: Gay marriage is headed for Supreme Court – Staten Island Advance
Accordingly, the Supreme Court should allow the political process to run its course by holding that the Fourteenth Amendment does not give same-sex couples a constitutional right to marry. Next week’s column will address the legal issues …
Lebanese Army imposes rule of law in Tripoli – Lebanon Daily Star
I don’t care about the reactions because when there is a legal and judicial cover … the implementation of the rule of law and respect of people’s rights … there will be no cover to any side or individual that … Continue reading
Medical Marijuana Laws For States Supported By More Than Two-Thirds Of Republicans, Poll Finds – Huffington Post
A non-intervention policy was also broadly supported across … While medical marijuana is legal under laws in 17 states and the District of Columbia, federal law says any use of marijuana is illegal.
Minn. court asked to approve more than $628,000 in redistricting legal bills – Minneapolis Star Tribune
The political parties submitted their legal costs — mainly hundreds of hours of attorney … Al Franken during election recounts. His law firm, including lower-paid attorneys, billed the party nearly $158,000 in legal costs.
Barrett demands Walker explain legal defense fund – RealClearPolitics
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will face Walker in a June 5 recall election spurred by Democratic outrage over Walker’s contentious law stripping public … granted permission to create a legal defense fund as political stunts and distractions …
Shas, UTJ won’t sit on ‘Tal Law’ committee – Jerusalem Post
However, the implementation of new legislation replacing the Tal Law will be implemented in stages, he said. “To build frameworks is a big mission, but we need to place them in a legal framework and allocate adequate resources in order … Continue reading
Barrett to Walker: What’s up with your legal defense fund? – Green Bay Press-Gazette
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will face Walker in a June 5 recall election spurred by Democratic outrage over Walker’s contentious law stripping public … granted permission to create a legal defense fund as political stunts and distractions …
Former Supreme Court Justice Stevens, Attorney General Holder to Speak at American Law Institute Annual Meeting – YAHOO!
and principles of law that are enormously influential in the courts and legislatures, as well as in legal scholarship and education. ALI has long been influential internationally and, in recent years, more of its work has become international in scope.
