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News Supreme Court rules on Supremacy Clause and Medicaid compliance
Supreme Court rules on Supremacy Clause and Medicaid compliance
Addison Morris
March 31, 2015 02:51:28 pm

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in Armstrong v. Exceptional Child Center that the Supremacy Clause does not grant a private right of action to file a lawsuit. The court held that...

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News Supreme Court hears arguments in patent disputes
Supreme Court hears arguments in patent disputes
Bradley McAllister
March 31, 2015 01:09:07 pm

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases regarding federal patent law on Tuesday. In Commil USA, LLC v Cisco Systems, Inc. , the court must decide whether the federal circuit erred in holding...

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News Military judge rules medical care adequate for USS Cole bomber to stand trial
Military judge rules medical care adequate for USS Cole bomber to stand trial
Laura DeGeer
March 31, 2015 12:54:02 pm

A US military judge ruled Monday that authorities at the Guantanamo detention center provide adequate medical care to Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the accused ringleader of the USS Cole bombing . The defense claimed...

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News Thailand PM seeks to end maritial law
Thailand PM seeks to end maritial law
Addison Morris
March 31, 2015 12:43:37 pm

Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday announced plans to revoke the country's long-standing Martial Law Act BE 2457 (1914) , calling on King Bhumibol Adulyadej for approval. The country has been...

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News Egypt court frees 68 activists
Egypt court frees 68 activists
Elizabeth LaForgia
March 31, 2015 12:36:15 pm

An Egyptian court on Tuesday acquitted 68 people, including members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood , who were charged with gathering illegally and attacking security forces earlier this year. The court's decision to free the...

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News Maldives parliament approves measure to eliminate political party membership for inmates
Maldives parliament approves measure to eliminate political party membership for inmates
Bradley McAllister
March 31, 2015 12:30:48 pm

The legislative body of Maldives, the People's Majlis , amended the Prison and Parole Act on Monday to remove an inmate's right to membership in a political party. The measure is known as the Bill on Amendment to...

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News DOJ urges appeals court to reverse ruling on immigration action
DOJ urges appeals court to reverse ruling on immigration action
Laura DeGeer
March 31, 2015 12:26:04 pm

The US Department of Justice on Monday urged the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to reverse the injunction blocking the president's immigration executive action. The government is challenging the preliminary...

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News Arizona governor signs controversial abortion bill
Arizona governor signs controversial abortion bill
Elizabeth LaForgia
March 31, 2015 12:17:48 pm

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill Monday that requires abortion providers in the state to tell women they can reverse the effects of a drug-induced abortion, and also bars women from buying any health care plan...

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News Supreme Court orders lower court to reconsider Virginia redistricting plan
Supreme Court orders lower court to reconsider Virginia redistricting plan
Alexandra Farone
March 31, 2015 11:22:24 am

The US Supreme Court ordered the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to review its decision that state lawmakers gerrymandered African-American voters into one congressional district. In October a...

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News Tokyo district recognizes same-sex partnerships
Tokyo district recognizes same-sex partnerships
Alexandra Farone
March 31, 2015 10:51:24 am

A Tokyo district assembly became the first municipality in Japan to recognize same-sex partnerships on Tuesday. The measure, passed by Tokyo's Shibuya ward , will become effective April 1, when Shibuya will begin issuing partnership papers...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Jamaica achieves full independence

On February 9, 1962, Jamaica left the Federation of the West Indies, becoming a fully-independent nation for the first time in its history. The country did, however, remain a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.

Read the Constitution of Jamaica from the Georgetown University archives.

First US federal anti-narcotics legislation passed

On February 9, 1909, Congress passed the first federal legislation prohibiting narcotics. The "Act to Prohibit Importation and Use Of Opium" barred the importation of opium at other than specified ports and for other than medicinal use.

US House elects John Quincy Adams President

The US House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams as President of the United States on February 9, 1825 after no candidate won a majority of electors in the 1824 presidential election. Adams prevailed by a 13-7-4 vote even though future President Andrew Jackson won more electors than him the previous November. The Twelfth Amendment to the US Constitution requires the House to determine the president if nobody secures a majority of electors. Learn more about the Election of 1824.

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