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News Immigration authorities settle lawsuit with ACLU
Immigration authorities settle lawsuit with ACLU
Addison Morris
August 28, 2014 08:30:50 am

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) settled a federal lawsuit (text) on Wednesday, requiring US immigration authorities to ensure that undocumented Mexican immigrants are made aware of their right to a hearing before an immigration judge. The...

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News UN rights expert concerned over unprecedented Libya fighting
UN rights expert concerned over unprecedented Libya fighting
Addison Morris
August 28, 2014 07:59:23 am

Recent violence between Libyan political factions has been alarming and unprecedented in its gravity, according to a statement released Wednesday by the outgoing Secretary-General's Special Representative and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) ....

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News India top court says Modi should disqualify charged politicians
India top court says Modi should disqualify charged politicians
Taylor Gillan
August 27, 2014 04:17:53 pm

India's top court on Wednesday ruled that lawmakers with criminal backgrounds should not serve in government positions but that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be allowed to choose his own cabinet. The supreme court expressed hope [Al...

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News World Health Organization calls for strong regulation of electronic cigarettes
World Health Organization calls for strong regulation of electronic cigarettes
Taylor Gillan
August 27, 2014 03:09:32 pm

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for strict regulation of electronic cigarettes, including a ban on the usage of the devices in public places and advertising targeting minors. The report, which will be...

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News UN expert requests access to monitor rights violations in Gaza
UN expert requests access to monitor rights violations in Gaza
Bradley McAllister
August 27, 2014 11:09:05 am

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Makarim Wibisono , on Tuesday formally requested access to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory to gather first-hand information into...

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News UN commission describes worsening situation in Syria
UN commission describes worsening situation in Syria
Bradley McAllister
August 27, 2014 10:31:26 am

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic on Wednesday announced key findings from the latest report on the status of the warring parities in Syria, which has resulted...

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News Federal judge strikes down California gun waiting period
Federal judge strikes down California gun waiting period
William Helbling
August 27, 2014 09:36:53 am

A judge for the US District Court for the Eastern District of California has ruled that a California gun law that requires a 10-day waiting period for gun purchases cannot be applied to...

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News Federal appeals court hears arguments on same-sex marriage
Federal appeals court hears arguments on same-sex marriage
William Helbling
August 27, 2014 08:35:47 am

A three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit heard arguments Tuesday on Wisconsin and Indiana's ban on same-sex marriage. The oral arguments lasted an hour and 40 minutes, during which judges directed...

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News Japan court finds Fukushima power plant operator liable for woman’s suicide
Japan court finds Fukushima power plant operator liable for woman’s suicide
Ann Schober
August 26, 2014 04:03:43 pm

The district court in Fukushima, Japan, ruled Tuesday that a woman's family may be compensated for her death after determining that her depression and suicide were caused by the March 2011 nuclear meltdown of a nearby power...

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News ACLU, media seeking greater access to executions
ACLU, media seeking greater access to executions
Alison Sacriponte
August 26, 2014 01:56:15 pm

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Oklahoma , the Guardian US and the Oklahoma Observer filed a lawsuit on Monday in the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Benito Mussolini becomes Prime Minister of Italy

Fascist leader Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy on October 31, 1922 after being appointed by King Victor Emmanuel II. Mussolini came to power after his paramilitary "blackshirts" marched on Rome to take control of the country's government. Italy would be under Mussolini's authoritarian rule until 1943, after which he was arrested and subsequently freed by the Nazis. Mussolini would rule a breakaway republic in Italy's north until his execution by anti-fascist partisans in 1945. Learn more about Benito Mussolini.

Nevada admitted to US after telegraphing Constitution

On October 31, 1864, Congress admitted Nevada as the 36th state in the US. With President Lincoln coming up for re-election and looking for support for his proposed 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Nevadans had moved quickly to meet the legal requirements for statehood, ultimately sending the entire text of the proposed state constitution to Washington by telegraph, creating in the longest—and most expensive—telegram on record to that date.

India PM Indira Gandhi assassinated

On October 31, 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two security guards, precipitating riots throughout the country.

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