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Pakistan law minister dismisses UN working group recommendations urging release of former PM Imran Khan

JURIST

Tarar responded to the recommendations by stating that Khan possesses all rights guaranteed by the nation’s constitution, laws, and international norms, further asserting that any demands made in excess of these rules will be deemed discriminatory, biased and unjust.

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Steve Bannon is held in criminal contempt of Congress, pushing key question over presidential power to the courts

LLRX

Selin Professor of Constitutional Democracy, reviews how this battle between the two branches of government over access to presidential information raises questions about the constitutional authority of Congress and how lawmakers acquire the information needed to hold the executive branch accountable in the U.S. Jennifer L.

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Policing Reimagined

LLRX

The thesis of Albert Chang's paper is the metaverse presents a unique opportunity for effective police reforms because software developers may be able to implement changes more efficiently than Congress as they are not subject to constitutional constraints.

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Policing Reimagined

LLRX

Developers, data scientists, and criminal justice experts working within the metaverse may be able to implement changes more efficiently than Congress as they are not subject to constitutional constraints.

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SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Four Cases

Constitutional Law Reporter

While none of the cases are considered “blockbusters,” the Court considered key issues related to employment, securities, healthcare, and white-collar criminal law. The post SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Four Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Last week, the justices heard oral arguments in four cases.

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Chicago Faces 135% Increase In Carjackings. So Legislator Seeks To Ban “Grand Theft Auto”

JonathanTurley

The idea is that the government can regulate what you are enjoying and modify your desires and actions. It is the ultimate expression of paternalistic governance theory. It is not just limit to criminal impulses but extends to dietary impulses like the Big Gulp laws.

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Was Rittenhouse’s Possession of the AR-15 Unlawful?

JonathanTurley

At trial, however, prosecutor Thomas Binger at points seemed to be learning the governing law from Rittenhouse. Criminal laws are supposed to be interpreted narrowly. For example, in 1547, the court was faced with a law making it a felony of steal “Horses, Geldings or Mares.”

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