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India investigation agency uncovers alleged ‘human trafficking’ network with links to Russia

JURIST

Indian investigation agency Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) claimed Thursday to have uncovered an organized “human trafficking” network that lured Indian nationals with high-paying jobs to Russia.

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US Supreme Court narrows double jeopardy protections

JURIST

In Denezpi , Merle Denezpi, a member of the Navajo tribe, pled guilty to an assault charge in the Court of Indian Offenses (CFR). In Denezpi , Merle Denezpi, a member of the Navajo tribe, pled guilty to an assault charge in the Court of Indian Offenses (CFR). United States , ruling in favor of the dual sovereignty doctrine.

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India dispatch: India celebrates adoption of Constitution by stressing national self-reliance and women’s empowerment on 74th Republic Day

JURIST

Indian law students are reporting for JURIST on law-related developments in and affecting India. Traditionally, the Guest of Honour is escorted to the venue by the President of India, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. India Thursday marked 74 years since the adoption of its Constitution.

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December 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Bureau of Land Management (BLM) failed to adequately consider the climate change impacts of oil and gas leasing in Wyoming in accordance with the court’s March 2019 opinion that identified shortcomings in BLM’s original analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) request, the D.C.

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India declares Canada-based Goldy Brar an ‘individual terrorist’

JURIST

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification Monday that declared Canada-based Satwinder Singh, alias Goldy Brar, as an “individual terrorist” under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). Born in Punjab, Brar moved to Canada in 2017 on a student visa.

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Are Alaska Native corporations Indian tribes? A multimillion-dollar question

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Share Are Alaska Native corporations — special corporations that Congress created in 1971 when it resolved Native claims in Alaska — “Indian tribe[s]” under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act? On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear argument on that question in Yellen v. Just as, in McGirt v.

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Indigenous Communities Issue Call to Action to End Violence 

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cabinet agency, cited studies and federal statistics that show at least 1,500 Native Americans and Alaska Natives are missing and Native women are at an increased risk of violence. Bureau of Indian Affairs unit dedicated to solving cold cases and coordinating with Mexico and Canada to combat human trafficking.