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Biden pardons son Hunter for federal felony offenses

JURIST

The pardon is expansive in scope, extending to all federal offenses “which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024,” according to a White House statement. The post Biden pardons son Hunter for federal felony offenses appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Second Chance Month®: Breaking Barriers

Blackstone Career Institute

In 2024, the White House officially recognized April as Second Chance Month for the seventh consecutive year. Multiple states in recent years have made steps to open up jury duty to individuals with felony convictions, including Florida, Connecticut, and Louisiana. capitol), incarceration for a felony offense impacts the right to vote.

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Iowa passes state-enforced undocumented immigration bill

JURIST

In some instances, such as having prior convictions, this state crime could escalate to a felony. If Governor Reynolds signs the bill into law, it will go into effect on July 1, 2024. The passage of this bill aligns Iowa with Texas, which has also been enforcing immigration laws outside the federal system.

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Coalition of rights groups sues Alabama to block enforcement of law criminalizing absentee ballot assistance

JURIST

2024-33 (“SB 1”), which criminalizes absentee ballot assistance. ” Both the Payment and Gift Provisions carry a Class B or C felony penalty. A coalition of rights groups led by the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP filed a lawsuit Friday challenging four provisions of Alabama Senate Bill 1 , Act No.

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Hunter Biden files motion to seek new trial on federal gun charges

JURIST

Hunter Biden filed documents on Monday seeking a new trial after his conviction on three felonies on June 11, 2024. On the first, Biden argues that the district court should not have commenced proceedings on June 3, 2024. This is because the Third Circuit had yet to issue a mandate pursuant to previous appeals it dismissed.

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Tatlici v. Tatlici: Malta Rejects $740 Million U.S. Defamation Judgment as Turkish Case Looms

Conflict of Laws

6] Simultaneously, a criminal investigation is underway in Turkey, concerning felonies of fraud, aggravated fraud, and document forgery in relation to how the Florida judgment was procured. [7] 2024/416 E.) [7] 2024/9316 Misc. [9] 25] Wikeley v Kea Investments Ltd [2024] NZCA 609. [26] 3] ibid , at p. 4] ibid , at p.

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GOP Penalties Put State Election Officials at Criminal Risk

The Crime Report

In total, states enacted more than 60 new felonies and more than 50 new misdemeanors, criminalizing actions taken by everyone involved in an election, including voters, people who assist voters and election officials. The criminal penalties range from low-level misdemeanors to felonies punishable by up to 20 years.