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Divided U.S. Supreme Court Allows Mexican National's Execution
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- A divided U.S. Supreme Court allowed the execution of Jose Ernesto Medellin, a convicted murderer whose case became an international dispute because he wasn't told of his right to seek help from the Mexican consulate.
Source:(Bloomberg)
2008-08-06
After court ruling, towns rush to repeal gun bans
MORTON GROVE, Ill. - In 1981, this quiet northern Chicago suburb made history by becoming the first municipality in the nation to ban the possession of handguns.
Nations:U.S. People:Gavin Newsom Source:(AP)
2008-07-30
Guns ruling spawns legal challenges by felons
WASHINGTON - Twice convicted of felonies, James Francis Barton Jr. faces charges of violating a federal law barring felons from owning guns after police found seven pistols, three shotguns and five rifles at his home south of Pittsburgh.
Nations:U.S. People:Gavin Newsom Source:(AP)
2008-07-19
US judge to consider blocking 1st Guantanamo trial
WASHINGTON - A federal judge is considering whether to block the first Guantanamo Bay war crimes trial from beginning next week. If he does, it could throw another kink into the Bush administration's legal strategy in the war on terrorism.
Activities:CIA Prison Scandal Salim Hamdan Case Source:(AP)
2008-07-17
DC to vote on new gun laws after court ruling
WASHINGTON - The District of Columbia Council plans to vote on new gun legislation Tuesday as officials scramble to comply with last month's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the city's 32-year-old ban.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-07-15
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