supreme court should review ninth circuit error regarding alien tort
The Alien Tort Statute, violation of the law of nations or treaty of United States.. ..…
The Alien Tort Statute, violation of the law of nations or treaty of United States.. ..…
With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy in 2018, Kavanaugh's confirmation means Supreme Court is conservative. . ..…
Thompson of Middle District of Alabama said Southern Poverty Law Center was within its rights to call Coral Ridge Ministries a hate group... ..…
powerful new book published Tuesday examines the ongoing legal, political, and war over America.. ..…
The issue of Central American migrants and asylum seekers flooding US- Mexico border has been hyped by American media to conceal the fact that the crisis was created in the aftermath of US aggression on the Latin American region, says political analyst and former US intelligence officer... ..…
Supreme Court Wednesday permitted Trump administration to enforce its tough asylum restrictions nationwide prohibiting migrants from seeking asylum in United States.. ..…
While 2016 exit polls showed that nearly half of union households voted Republican, 99 percent of all union political contributions since 2010 went to Democratic causes. ..…
TEGUCIGALPA - The former first lady of Honduras Rosa Elena Bonilla, wife of ex-president Porfirio Lobo, was sentenced on Wednesday to 58 years in jail on charges of fraud and appropriation of funds, spokesman for the highest court said... ..…
Last week, federal appeals court upheld lower court decision finding that the commonwealth of Kentucky must pay $224,000 in legal fees to four couples. ..…
In 1857, United States Supreme Court declared, he negro race separate class of persons not regarded as portion of the people or citizens of Government.. ..…
WASHINGTON He was nominated by Republican President Gerald Ford and retired under Democratic President Barack Obama, who was John Paul Stevens began his 35 years of service on Supreme Court.. ..…
In of the anniversary of Amendment giving women the right to vote, The National Women's Hall of Fame will host weekend this September New York honoring the achievements of American in the birthplace of Women's Rights movement.. ..…
FILE - In this March 20, 2019 file photo, Attorney Sheri Johnson leaves Supreme Court after challenging Mississippi decision to keep African-Americans off the in the trial of Curtis Flowers, Washington. ..…
Supreme Court says World War I in the shape of 40-foot-tall cross can continue to stand on public land Maryland. ..…
The administrative state, the federal leviathan, Swamp The monstrous, centralized, bureaucratic, entrenched decision-making apparatus within the government that seems to answer only to. ..…
Ocasio-Cortez 'Unspeakable Horrors Have Been Executed by U.S in the Name of Citizenship.. ..…
Half of Americans believe abortions are wrong, the highest percentage in seven years, Gallup poll found.. ..…
Only 6% of Americans Agree With Democrats That Abortions Should be Allowed Up to Birth Steven Ertelt Jun 3, 2019 15PM Washington, DC... ..…
Now, rather some anti-abortion advocates want to bring case to Supreme Court that could lead to the overturning of Roe and allow states to ban abortion completely — goal that seems possible for the in decades because of new five-justice majority on Supreme Court... ..…
The justices on Friday rejected the state's appeal and declined to review lower court ruling that blocked the law. ..…
Democracy and Dysfunction features series of exchanges about our current predicament between two prominent scholars of American, Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and First Amendment Jack M. ..…
Unions spent more according to study released Tuesday by National Institute for Labor Relations Research.. ..…
In its orders list on Monday, the court announced it has granted certiorari in response to three separate petitions seeking clarification on whether Title VII of Civil Rights of 1964, applies to cases of anti- LGBT discrimination.. ..…
In September, he will take over leadership of Institute for Advancement of American Legal System, independent research center located at University of Denver.. ..…
Proposals to expand Supreme Court, otherwise known as court packing, are coming up again, thanks to Democratic candidates, like Sens. ..…
Supreme Court on Tuesday prevented American sailors injured in the deadly 2000 Qaeda bombing of Navy USS Cole from collecting $314.7 in damages from the government of Sudan for its alleged in the attack... ..…
US Supreme Court backs Sudan USS Cole bombing lawsuit. ..…
Senate Democrats launched the spiral with their unprecedented attacks on Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas in the 1980s and 1990s. ..…
For the people of Prince George's County, Latin cross that sits in the median of Bladensburg marks the place where the families of the men. ..…
American Legion was tasked with building the cross-shaped memorial and it was dedicated in 1925... ..…
In decision, with Chief Justice John Roberts as the swing vote, the justices granted June Medical Services, LLC v. ..…
Assassinations, Threats, and American Presidency From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama . A paperback edition is now available... ..…
Americans United for Separation of Church and State - December 18, 2018, 02 12 PM... ..…
On Friday, tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of Americans from across the country will attend annual March for Life Washington, D.C. ..…
Supreme Court, as much as First Amendment's on the government making any law respecting the establishment of religion.. ..…
WASHINGTON, D.C - Family Research Council has submitted amicus brief in the case of American Legion v. ..…
'The ACA has already survived more than 70 unsuccessful repeal attempts and withstood scrutiny in the Supreme Court.' . American Medical Association president Barbara McAneny said the group will work with other groups in pursuing an appeal and reversal of the decision. . ..…
KYOTO Since before he was elected, my view on Donald Trump was this Whether he is racist moron or misunderstood, master of 3D chess, if him becoming president is what it takes for enough Americans to realize how profoundly defective their system of government is, so be it.. ..…
The conservative group of lawmakers convened Washington, D.C., to strategize ways to capitalize on Supreme Court's ruling this year that limited unions ability to collect fees. by December 5, 2018 AT 1 00 PM. ..…
Michigan's Supreme Court on Jan 1, 2019 L-R by row from top, justices Brian Zahra, Richard Bernstein, Megan Cavanagh, Elizabeth Clement, David Viviano, Bridget Mary McCormack and Stephen Markman.. ..…
The elevated status of the justices has always reminded me bit of Rome's Vestal Virgins, small group of women from patrician backgrounds. ..…
Liberty of conscience was accepted at the time of Founding, and this did not prevent some jurists and legislatures from insisting, at least for while, that Christianity was part of the law, meaning the law. ..…
Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to Supreme Court has been predicted to plunge the court and American law with it into new conservative era.. ..…
WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Jones Day filed petition for writ of certiorari with Supreme Court of United States on behalf of The American Legion, asking Justices to reverse lower court decision that could lead to the bulldozing of Bladensburg WWI Veterans Memorial..…
FILE - In this June 6, 2018, file photo, Deb Haaland, Democratic for Congress for New Mexico's open seat and member of Laguna Pueblo, speaks at Albuquerque home. ..…
In this Thursday, Oct 25, 2018, photo, Brandon Nez displays his flag near his jewelry stand Monument Valley, Utah, where tourists stand the highway to recreate famous running scene from the movie. ..…
By transgender person from, The ruling came in response to filed Veracruz who contended that in refusing to change their name and marker on their birth certificate, Civil Registry had violated their rights. ..…
That birthright is claim that arises out of interpretation of the Amendment to U.S. ..…
Ralph talks to Democratic Congressman, Jamie Raskin, about what issues Dems have to run on to take over House. ..…
majority of Americans see United States and few say they believe that will get better any time soon, according to October poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research ( AP Photo J. ..…
October 24, 2018 Supreme Court Justice Kagan on Pro Bono Service 2018-10-24T17 37 21-04 00 https images.c-span org Files b27 20181024180445003 hd.jpg Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan discussed pro bono and public service with American Bar Association President Bob Carlson at Georgetown University Law Center...…
Kavanaugh, confirmed to Supreme Court fiery accusations of sexual misconduct against women, arrived Tuesday for his first day on the bench with unprecedented all-female class of law clerks.. ..…
Roberts, Jr., administers Constitutional Oath to Judge Brett M. ..…
member of United Kingdom court said this week that the selection process for Brett Kavanaugh was a horrible warning of the way not to do it... ..…
Supreme Court on Saturday, handing President Trump and Republicans victory that shifts the balance of power on Court.. ..…
What had saved the country were the many checks and balances on majority rule, including Bill of Rights, Senate and the judicial system. ..…
Nation Oct 3, 2018 3 00 PM EDT Public opinion of Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh is hardening along party lines according to PBS NewsHour NPR Marist poll.. ..…
All of the 435 seats in House of Representatives and one third of Senate seats are up for grabs. ..…
Delay Kavananugh Confirmation for FBI Investigation. ..…
Ahead of Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation hearing, opinions of his nomination are already polarized 73% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents think he should be confirmed. ..…
Two-thirds of Americans view the high court and 28% view it unfavorably, according to Pew Research Center survey conducted March. ..…
This nomination is crucial including woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions, equality for LGBT people, and the right to free of discrimination. ..…
The future of unions could hang on case being argued Monday before U.S. ..…
Merrick Garland's to Supreme Court faces in Senate, more Americans say they favor than oppose Garland's to the high court. ..…
The latest national survey by Pew Research Center, conducted July 14-20 among 2,002 adults, finds that most of the in unfavorable views of Supreme Court has come among Republicans.. ..…
The confrontation is sweeping in its potential It appears possible that the court could be persuaded in the case from Providence to lower, or modify, the wall of separation it has long maintained between government and religion.. ..…
LOOKING UP briefly from all-American task of car shopping, I noticed we may be on the verge of war - with our democracy.. ..…
WASHINGTON - The frenzied din of liberal and conservative groups clashing and senators chattering into microphones was audible over the airwaves this weekend, as both sides in the fight over Supreme Court took their battle stations.. ..…
On Sept 26, 1789, all six of George Washington's nominations for Supreme Court justices were confirmed by United States Senate. ..…
There were several witnesses — I can remember only the name of the girl, that she was very sweet, and that she was not my girlfriend. ..…
Supreme Court Brett Kavanaugh is in for his confirmation hearings, Sept 4, 2018, Washington, D.C.. ..…
The decision made by US Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony McLeod Kennedy to retire at the end of June has raised crisis to choose alternative for him in American Supreme Court. ..…
Ct 1916, 2018 WL 3013807, wide elections and the number of legislators it was able to elect.. ..…
WASHINGTON — As Supreme Court Brett Kavanaugh, District of Columbia appellate court judge, headed to Capitol Hill to meet members of Congress. ..…
Florida State University will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr during its 30th Annual MLK Week from Sunday, Jan 14, through Thursday, Jan 18. ..…
On Tuesday night, Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to fill the open seat on Supreme Court left by the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia nearly year ago.. ..…
As of today, thanks to United States Supreme Court, Americans are fully equal citizens, nationwide.. ..…
Washington Supreme Court's decision to uphold the legality of federal subsidies that help millions of Americans purchase insurance was lauded by Connecticut lawmakers. ..…
Supreme Court, prompted by the May 5, 2010 incident at Live Oak High School near San Jose may institute new standards for free speech.. ..…
Familiar myths are leveraged in Op-Ed. ..…
the adult then cites the need to keep families together as justifying the parents staying in U.S for the rest of their lives, and family reunification is cited as grounds for bringing the rest of the family to United States.. ..…
Question Is it legal to fly the upside down.. ..…
The ACLU clogs American courts with progressive docket and supports action, abortion, immigration, terrorist rights and GLBT rights.. ..…
Despite all the hoopla over Supreme Court ruling on Arizona's law, most people on both sides of the issue have missed the bigger picture, back to politics as usual.. ..…
Freedberg, Northampton County's president judge has been nominated by Governor to seat on Pennsylvania Superior Court. ..…
Powerful lessons will be learned from President Bush's attempt to water down Supreme Court.. ..…
To his supporters, Cantero, 44, is the He is Hispanic, the minority group in the nation, smart and would bring unique to the court, they say.. ..…
The State's Constitution Does Not Give Man Dying Of Aids The Right To Get Lethal Dose Of Drugs From His Doctor, Florida Supreme Court Ruled... ..…
WASHINGTON - — Confronting Congress authority to make end-run around its rulings, Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to decide the constitutionality of law designed to give citizens freedom to practice their religion.. ..…
By employed chaplains, The House of Representatives and Senate of United States are opened with prayers prayed. ..…
Despite clashes of ideology and personality and the testy exchange, it operates by set of rituals, traditions and customs developed over decades that make it more orderly and courteous place than its co-equal branches of government.. ..…