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News Connecticut supreme court rules existing death penalty sentences unconstitutional
Connecticut supreme court rules existing death penalty sentences unconstitutional
Devin Montgomery
August 14, 2015 11:11:22 am

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Thursday that a state law banning executions for future sentences, but allowing them for past sentences is unconstitutional. Writing for the court, Justice Richard Palmer said...

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News UK releases Rwanda intelligence chief
UK releases Rwanda intelligence chief
Devin Montgomery
August 10, 2015 04:34:38 pm

A UK court on Monday dismissed a Spanish extradition request for Rwanda National Intelligence and Security Services head Karenzi Karake. Karake had been detained since his June arrest at a London airport, and the court ordered ...

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News Iraq cabinet approves measures to reduce top positions, fight corruption
Iraq cabinet approves measures to reduce top positions, fight corruption
Devin Montgomery
August 10, 2015 10:48:17 am

Iraq's cabinet on Sunday approved a proposal by Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi to reduce the number of top political positions, decrease spending, and restart a corruption investigation program. A vice presidential position currently held by former...

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News Obama announces new EPA air quality regulations
Obama announces new EPA air quality regulations
Devin Montgomery
August 3, 2015 03:47:11 pm

US President Barack Obama on Monday announced a set of new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) power plant pollution regulations designed to improve air quality and reduce green house gas emissions. The so-called "Clean Power...

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News UAE indicts 41 on terrorism charges
UAE indicts 41 on terrorism charges
Devin Montgomery
August 3, 2015 11:50:58 am

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Attorney General Salem Saeed Kubaish announced Sunday that the country has indicted 41 people for attempting to organize a terrorist organization. According to the announcement , the suspects created the 'Al Manara Youth Group'...

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China court allows first pollution suit under new law
Devin Montgomery
July 28, 2015 04:16:43 pm

China's Qingdao Maritime Court on Monday ruled that a lawsuit against ConocoPhillips China and China National Offshore Oil for a 2011 oil spill can proceed. The suit was brought by China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation [official...

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News NHTSA imposes record $105 million penalty in Chrysler recall
NHTSA imposes record $105 million penalty in Chrysler recall
Devin Montgomery
July 27, 2015 11:24:21 am

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday that it has imposed a record $105 million penalty against Fiat Chrysler for its failure to provide a remedy and notices for 23 recalls...

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News UN Security Council approves Iran nuclear deal
UN Security Council approves Iran nuclear deal
Devin Montgomery
July 20, 2015 03:42:40 pm

The UN Security Council on Monday unanimously approved a nuclear agreement with Iran, lifting some economic sanctions in exchange for the country reducing its nuclear program...

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News Wisconsin governor signs law banning abortions after 20 weeks
Wisconsin governor signs law banning abortions after 20 weeks
Devin Montgomery
July 20, 2015 11:57:04 am

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Monday signed into law the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act , limiting the ability of a woman to seek an abortion more than 20 weeks into her pregnancy. Proponents of the bill say...

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Federal court hears challenge to North Carolina voting restrictions
Devin Montgomery
July 13, 2015 03:59:35 pm

The US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina on Monday began hearing a challenge complaint, PDF; Advancement Project materials] to a North Carolina law limiting early voting and same-day voter registration. The...

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English legal historian Frederic Maitland born

Frederic Maitland, legal historian and co-author of the History of English Law, was born on May 28, 1850.

Learn more about Frederic Maitland.

Indian Removal Act passed

On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed into law the Indian Removal Act. The Act authorized Johnson to exchange federal lands in the West for Indian lands in the American Southeast. While some tribes gave up their lands peacefully, others resisted. The "Trail of Tears" killed approximately 4,000 Cherokees in a forced march into the West.

Learn more about the Indian Removal Act from the U.S. Library of Congress.

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