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India minister introduces amendments to new criminal laws following controversial implementation

JURIST

Moreover, criticisms have been raised over ambiguities in definitions and unilateral powers conferred by the new laws, such as the vague delineation of “organized crime.” ” Patil emphasized the need for clarity in these legal constructs to prevent potential misuse and uphold constitutional protections.

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Justices wrestle with procedural issues stemming from their own federal criminal law decision

SCOTUSBlog

922(g) , the federal statute making it a crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm, applies only to people who know they are “felons” within the meaning of that law. ” The post Justices wrestle with procedural issues stemming from their own federal criminal law decision appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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ICC prosecutor seeks approval to reinstate Afghanistan investigations

JURIST

The ICC prosecutor’s office did defer the investigation, as required by the Rome Statute , but continued to work closely with Afghan authorities with a view of “sharing the burden of the investigation.” Islamic State – Khorasan Province claimed responsibility for the attack shortly thereafter.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Sidewalks are Not “Pedestrian Ways” to Allow for Eminent Domain Seizures

JonathanTurley

However, Wisconsin has strong protections for home owners, including statutes expressly stating that the power of eminent domain must be “ strictly construed ” against the government. Moreover, there is a statute that expressly bars the use of eminent domain to take property to for “pedestrian way[s].”

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Truth, Lies and Plea Bargaining

The Crime Report

Even though a judge, prosecutor and defendant agree it was only one criminal act, the multiple misdemeanors would be honored to lessen the penalty, yet still get a semblance of justice. Lies about law involve lawyers twisting statutes until they no longer represent the original law.

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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Encouraging Illegal Immigration

Constitutional Law Reporter

Supreme Court’s Decision The Supreme Court reversed by a vote of 7-2, holding that because §1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) forbids only the purposeful solicitation and facilitation of specific acts known to violate federal law, the clause is not unconstitutionally overbroad. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote on behalf of the majority.

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Will the Real Hunter Biden Now Step Forward?

JonathanTurley

He has been reinvented by his lawyers and public relations team so many times he now seems like a Sybil witness with carefully constructed alternative personalities. If he recalls these events and messages, he will not only contradict prior denials but face potential criminal charges for any factual misrepresentations.