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Switzerland court denies deportation of asylum seeker to Hungary
Jennifer Suder
June 11, 2017 10:32:32 am

Switzerland's highest administrative court on Friday ruled to suspend the provisions of the Dublin Convention in relation to Hungary because of humanitarian and legal concerns over conditions. Hungary has continually been sharply criticized for its harsh treatment...

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Federal judge denies bail for alleged NSA leaker
Jennifer Suder
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A federal judge on Thursday denied bail to Reality Leigh Winner, the Georgia woman who is accused of leaking classified information to the media. Prosecutors successfully argued that she remains a flight risk and a threat to the...

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US House votes to lift Wall Street constraints
Jennifer Suder
June 10, 2017 11:15:51 am

The Republican-led US House of Representatives voted on Thursday to lift many of the constraints that were put into place following the 2008 financial crisis. This vote is likely the beginning of a debate over deregulation of the...

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New Hampshire House votes to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana
Jennifer Suder
June 2, 2017 09:02:23 am

The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted without debate Thursday to remove criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The purpose of the legislation is to reduce time spent on small possession drug cases, allow...

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UN rights expert urges governments to protect biological diversity
Jennifer Suder
June 2, 2017 08:01:31 am

John Knox, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, urged all governments Thursday to fulfill their existent obligations to protect the world's biological diversity from extinction. Knox warned:The extinction of species and the loss...

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Dutch lawmakers agree to free-trade deal with Ukraine
Jennifer Suder
May 31, 2017 12:46:41 pm

Dutch lawmakers agreed to create a free-trade area with Ukraine on Tuesday, completing lengthy and contentious negotiations between the EU and Russia. The ongoing geopolitical battle between Moscow and Brussels over the future of Ukraine, which President Vladimir Putin considers...

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EU court advisor: UK wrongly denied residency to husband of dual citizen
Jennifer Suder
May 31, 2017 10:49:22 am

The UK Home Office wrongly denied residency to the Algerian husband of a dual British-Spanish citizen, according to the initial opinion of European Court of Justice Advocate General on Tuesday. The Home Office argued...

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Supreme Court rules on jurisdiction in employer liability cases
Jennifer Suder
May 30, 2017 03:03:17 pm

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in BNSF Railway Co. v. Tyrrell that the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) does not apply to out-of-state corporations. FELA holds railroads liable in money damages to their...

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UN appoints Indian rights lawyer to lead Rohingya investigation
Jennifer Suder
May 30, 2017 02:39:54 pm

The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday appointed an Indian human rights lawyer and two fact-finding experts to investigate Myanmar security forces' alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims. Indira Jaising, an advocate of the Supreme Court of India [official...

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Nevada senate approves physician aid-in-dying bill
Jennifer Suder
May 24, 2017 10:50:56 am

The Nevada Senate voted 11-10 on Tuesday to approve a bill that would allow terminally ill patients the option to end their life. The bill would allow, but does not require, doctors to prescribe [USA...

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Puerto Ricans granted US Citizenship

On March 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act, granting Puerto Rico status as a United States territory and granting all of its residents US citizenship. The Bill furthermore constructed a government and a bill of rights for the island and allowed its residents to serve in the US military. In 1952, the rights of Puerto Rico and its residents were further extended when the island promulgated its own constitution.

Lord Mansfield born

Lord Mansfield (William Murray), Chief Justice of the King's Bench and developer of English commercial law, was born in Scone, Scotland, on March 2, 1702. Learn more about Lord Mansfield.

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