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News Unruly Saddam hanging prompts Sunni protests, American anger
Unruly Saddam hanging prompts Sunni protests, American anger
Bernard Hibbitts | JURIST Staff
January 1, 2007 09:29:00 am

The unruly nature of the weekend hanging of Saddam Hussein as especially revealed by a grainy but graphic camera phone video taken at the scene prompted protest and disavowal Monday as Sunnis condemned the treatment...

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News Australia military prosecutor slams treatment of Guantanamo detainee Hicks
Australia military prosecutor slams treatment of Guantanamo detainee Hicks
Bernard Hibbitts | JURIST Staff
January 1, 2007 08:56:00 am

Australia's new independent military prosecutor has called the treatment of Australian Guantanamo detainee David Hicks "abominable" in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. Brigadier Lyn McDade told the Herald, "Quite frankly, I think...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional in Brown v. Board

On May 17, 1954, the US Supreme Court held in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racially segregated public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. Pay a virtual visit to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

Norway constitution signed

On May 17, 1814, the Constitution of Norway was signed. Today, the anniversary is celebrated as Constitution Day in Norway.

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