A Supreme Triumph, Then Into the Shadows - New York Times

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A Supreme Triumph, Then Into the Shadows New York Times AP Lloyd Gaines in December 1938, the month the Supreme Court ruled that he should be admitted to law school in Missouri. By DAVID STOUT Lloyd Gaines was … and more »

New York to Use Hate Crime Law in Transgender Murder Trial - FOXNews

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New York to Use Hate Crime Law in Transgender Murder Trial FOXNews Prosecutors are hoping for a conviction under the state's hate crime law in the November 2008 fatal shooting of 22-year-old Lateisha Green. … NY to use hate crimes law in transgender caseNewsday all 38 news articles »

Youth, law his main interests - The Detroit News

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Youth, law his main interests The Detroit News "Two of the things he's always been interested in is our youth and the law," Nancy Allen said of her husband. He was born in Louise, Miss., and his family … Alex Allen: Judge was known for no-nonsense mannerDetroit Free Press Tough-minded US District Judge Sharp dies at 77South Bend Tribune all 28 news articles »

Kirkuk row holds up Iraq parliamentary poll law - Reuters

Kirkuk row holds up Iraq parliamentary poll law Reuters Months of wrangling over Kirkuk held up a law needed to pave the way for provincial polls that took place in January. The legislation was only passed when … and more »

NY to use hate crime law in transgender case - Newsday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - A 20-year-old New York man is scheduled to stand trial in the killing of a transgendered woman. Dwight DeLee’s trial begins Monday in Syracuse, N.Y. Prosecutors are hoping for a conviction under the state’s hate crime law in the

Suit claims Indiana among states violating federal 'motor voter' law - Chicago Tribune

Suit claims Indiana among states violating federal 'motor voter' law Chicago Tribune "If the law is being ignored, you have an important segment of the community that really needs a voice in politics being left out," said Brenda Wright, … Welfare agency faces suitHenderson Gleaner Voting Rights Groups Sue States for Failing to Register Low-Income …Daily Kos State is sued over voter registrationIndianapolis Star 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis all 127 news articles »

Axle works with law firm, mulls bankruptcy - Reuters

Axle works with law firm, mulls bankruptcy Reuters The company, a key parts supplier to General Motors Corp, is working with the law firm Shearman & Sterling as it considers debt restructuring options amid … CORRECTED-Axle working with law firm, mulls bankruptcy-sourcesReuters all 82 news articles »

Judging the judge: Senate committee to question Sotomayor this week - Los Angeles Times

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Judging the judge: Senate committee to question Sotomayor this week Los Angeles Times If given a lifetime appointment, will she be a justice who views the law through a liberal lens shaped by her Latino heritage? Or will she follow her long … Sotomayor an elusive target as hearings are set to openPhiladelphia Inquirer Nominee puts on best face, but who is she?The Associated Press Sotomayor to step into the ringChicago Tribune Wall Street Journal -Austin American-Statesman -MiamiHerald.com all 2,465 news articles »