The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday called the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007. The bill expands the definition of a hate crime … Continue reading “U.S. House Passes Bill Targeting Sexuality- and Gender-Based Crimes”
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New Hampshire Passes Civil Union Bill
New Hampshire’s legislature passed a bill today allowing same-sex civil unions to be recognized by the state. The bill now goes to Governor John Lynch, who has indicated he will … Continue reading “New Hampshire Passes Civil Union Bill”
Ohio Congressman Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Cheney
Cleveland Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich today introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney. The articles will now be reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee, who will decide whether … Continue reading “Ohio Congressman Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Cheney”
Study Finds Illegal Immigrants Rarely Prosecuted
The Associated Press analyzed U.S. Department of Justice prosecutions of those arrested for suspicion of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally and found that, over a five-year period, only about two … Continue reading “Study Finds Illegal Immigrants Rarely Prosecuted”
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Welcome to the USLegal Reporter. Posts will begin March 1, 2007.