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News ABA files brief against Arizona immigration law
ABA files brief against Arizona immigration law
Drew Singer
July 1, 2010 01:25:33 pm

The American Bar Association (ABA) on Wednesday filed an amicus curiae brief urging the federal district court in Arizona to block the enforcement of the state's controversial immigration law . The brief was...

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News Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously upholds same-sex marriage ban
Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously upholds same-sex marriage ban
Drew Singer
June 30, 2010 01:21:35 pm

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions. A voter challenged the passing of a referendum banning both same-sex marriages and civil...

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News US, EU reach deal to access suspected terrorists’ financial information
US, EU reach deal to access suspected terrorists’ financial information
Drew Singer
June 29, 2010 02:56:00 pm

The EU agreed Monday to give the US access to bank data in order to track the finances of suspected terrorists. Under the agreement, the US can use the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program to access information from...

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News Canada PM apologizes for 1985 Air India bombing
Canada PM apologizes for 1985 Air India bombing
Drew Singer
June 24, 2010 01:36:15 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday formally apologized to the families of the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing for the government's failure to prevent the attack. The apology comes...

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News Kenya court allows prisoners to vote in constitutional referendum
Kenya court allows prisoners to vote in constitutional referendum
Drew Singer
June 23, 2010 04:23:59 pm

The Kenyan Interim Independent Constitutional Dispute Resolution Court ruled Wednesday that prisoners of sound mind will be allowed to vote in a referendum on the country's proposed constitution . Kenya's current constitution bans convicts...

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News Lawyer freed from Rwanda returns to US
Lawyer freed from Rwanda returns to US
Drew Singer
June 22, 2010 01:37:34 pm

US lawyer and JURIST Forum contributor Peter Erlinder returned to the US Tuesday after spending 21 days in a Rwandan prison. Upon his return, Erlinder stated his belief that had he not requested...

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News Dutch court sentences Somali pirates to 5 years in prison
Dutch court sentences Somali pirates to 5 years in prison
Drew Singer
June 18, 2010 09:22:16 am

The Netherlands Rotterdam District Court on Thursday sentenced a group of Somali pirates to five years in prison for hijacking a cargo ship registered in the Netherlands...

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News Rwanda genocide tribunal hears appeal of convicted former colonel
Rwanda genocide tribunal hears appeal of convicted former colonel
Drew Singer
June 16, 2010 02:07:03 pm

The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) heard arguments Wednesday in an appeal filed on behalf of former Rwandan Armed Forces Colonel Tharcisse Renzaho . Renzaho was...

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News Spain to include burqa ban in religious freedom bill
Spain to include burqa ban in religious freedom bill
Drew Singer
June 15, 2010 03:34:26 pm

Spanish Justice Minister Francisco Caamano said Tuesday that the Spanish government plans to introduce legislation to ban the Islamic burqa in public places. The measure will be included in Spain's Religious Freedom...

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News NYC reaches $712.5 million settlement with World Trade Center cleanup workers
NYC reaches $712.5 million settlement with World Trade Center cleanup workers
Drew Singer
June 10, 2010 02:48:17 pm

New York City reached a settlement Thursday with the 10,000 rescue and cleanup workers who became sick or injured from responding to the 9/11 attacks . The agreement follows two failed settlement attempts between...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Paris Peace accords formally end Vietnam War

On January 27, 1973, representatives of the United States, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam signed the Paris Peace Accords, ending the Vietnam War. The US's chief negotiator, Dr. Henry Kissinger, was awarded the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in concluding the treaty and ending hostilities. Read important excerpts from the Paris Peace Accords as compiled by Vasser College.

Outer Space Treaty signed

On January 27, 1967, representatives of over 60 nations signed the "Outer Space Treaty," banning the orbiting of nuclear weapons. Review the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.

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