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News Ineffective assistance of counsel ruling [9th Circuit]
Ineffective assistance of counsel ruling [9th Circuit]
February 3, 2003 09:58:00 pm

Miranda v. Clark County, Nevada, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, February 3, 2003 . Read the opinion here . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News Bald eagle and native spirituality ruling [9th Circuit]
Bald eagle and native spirituality ruling [9th Circuit]
January 31, 2003 02:42:00 pm

United States v. Antoine, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, January 31, 2003 . Read the opinion here . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News Pirate radio license ban ruling [DC Circuit]
Pirate radio license ban ruling [DC Circuit]
January 31, 2003 02:39:00 pm

Ruggiero v. FCC, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, January 31, 2003 . Read the opinion here. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News Malvo defense co-counsel order [VA Circuit Ct.]
Malvo defense co-counsel order [VA Circuit Ct.]
January 30, 2003 02:32:00 pm

Commonwealth of Virginia v. Malvo, Virginia Circuit Court of Fairfax County, January 30, 2005 . Read the order here . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News Afghan judicial reform report [ICG]
Afghan judicial reform report [ICG]
January 28, 2003 02:27:00 pm

Afghanistan: Judicial Reform and Transitional Justice, International Crisis Group, January 28, 2003 . Read the full text of the report here . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News Central Park jogger investigation report [NYPD]
Central Park jogger investigation report [NYPD]
January 28, 2003 11:47:00 am

Central Park jogger investigation report, New York Police Department, January 28, 2003 . Read the full text of the report here . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News Law clerk dismissal ruling [2nd Circuit]
Law clerk dismissal ruling [2nd Circuit]
January 28, 2003 11:45:00 am

Sheppard v. Beerman, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, January 28, 2003 . Read the opinion here . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News 2003 State of the Union address [White House]
2003 State of the Union address [White House]
January 28, 2003 11:40:00 am

State of the Union address, President George W. Bush, January 28, 2003. Read the full text of the address here. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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News FCC license ruling [US SC]
FCC license ruling [US SC]
January 27, 2003 11:35:00 am

FCC v. NextWave, Supreme Court of the United States, January 27, 2003 . Read the opinion here . Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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Iraq weapons inspectors' report [UN]
January 27, 2003 11:29:00 am

Update on Iraq Inspection, UN Security Council, UNMOVIC Chairman Hans Blix, January 27, 2003 . Read the full text of the report here. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Reichstag Fire Decree issued in Germany

On February 28, 1933, German President Paul von Hindenburg issued the Presidential Decree for the Protection of People and State in response to the burning of the Reichstag (the German Parliament building) on the previous day. More commonly known as the Reichstag Fire Decree, the law suspended many key civil liberties, such as free press, habeas corpus, and warrant requirements. Blaming Communists for the attack on the Reichstag, the Nazi party and newly-appointed Chancellor Adolf Hitler pressed the law through as a first step in establishing absolute control over Germany. On March 23, the German Parliament passed the Enabling Act, which empowered Adolf Hitler to become the dictator of Germany. Four months later on July 14, the Nazis solidified their control over Germany with the passage of the Law Against the Establishment of Parties eliminated all political parties in Germany other than the Nazi Party.

Congress ratified Manypenny Agreement on the Black Hills

On February 28, 1877, the US Congress ratified the Manypenny Agreement with the Lakota Sioux, under which the United States took control of 900,000 acres of the Black Hills. Read the ratification act, which includes the terms of the Agreement. The Lakota argue to this day that the agreement is illegal, was obtained by coercion associated with starvation, and that the Black Hills should be returned to them.

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