US Ambassador to the UN John Danforth has criticized the UN General Assembly after the body appeared likely not to take action on a resolution condemning human rights violations in Sudan. A vote on the resolution is scheduled Wednesday,...
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Attorneys for Sami Al-Arian, a former professor facing charges of materially supporting terrorism, racketeering and money laundering, have sought to disqualify most of the government's evidence in the case, arguing that it was unconstitutionally obtained. Al-Arian, a former professor...
Leaders from the UN tribunals for war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda have reported to the Security Council that, despite some lack of cooperation by member states in arresting and transfering indicted individuals, they will complete their...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Wednesday, November 24.The US House and Senate will meet Wednesday for legislative business to pass an amended Continuing Resolution extending funding for government operations...
Rios et al. v. Blackwell, US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Judge James G. Carr, November 23, 2004 [denying a request by third-party candidates for a full recount of Ohio presidential ballots before the state had certified...
In the matter of Viacom, Inc., Federal Communications Commission, ruling adopted November 9, 2004 and released November 23, 2004 [adopting a consent decree under which Viacom agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle FCC allegations of indecency on its radio...
Updating an earlier story on JURIST's Paper Chase, a federal judge late Tuesday denied the request of third-party candidates for a full recount of Ohio presidential ballots before the state had certified the election results. Judge James G. Carr...
AP is reporting that media conglomerate Viacom has agreed to pay a record $3.5 million to settle FCC allegations of indecency on its radio and television stations.6:15 PM ET - The complete FCC order is now available online....
Malaysia's second-highest court has upheld a teacher's decision to expel three Muslim boys for wearing turbans to school. The ruling overturns an earlier ruling that any school's ban on turbans violated the right to freedom of religion. The Court...
Two third-party presidential candidates have filed a federal lawsuit in the US District Court in Toledo to force a recount in Ohio. The candidates are not interested in overturning President Bush's victory but instead are concerned with continuing reports...
