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Articlesby Devallis RutledgeAugust 2, 2012

Immigration Checks

Under what circumstances is it permissible to inquire into a person's immigration status? The Supreme Court has addressed this question in several opinions, most recently in its 2012 decision reviewing Arizona's immigration statutes.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2012

Supreme Court Reins In Ariz. Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court gave ammunition to supporters and detractors of Arizona's tough immigration law, which was left partially in tact by a ruling that's not likely to be the final word on the subject.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2012

Supreme Court Bars Life Without Parole for Teen Killers

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that states may not impose mandatory life sentences without parole on juveniles, even if they have been convicted of taking part in a murder.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2012

Supreme Court Rules On Cocaine Sentencing

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that two Chicago drug dealers should have been sentenced under a 2010 law that reduced the disparity of sentencing for crack and powder cocaine.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 14, 2012

Ariz. Governor Wants Police Ready To Enforce Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court could rule as early as Monday on the future of Arizona's controversial immigration law Senate Bill 1070, and Gov. Jan Brewer wants to make sure law enforcement is ready.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 24, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Ariz. Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about Arizona's tough immigration law on Wednesday in a landmark case expected to provide clarity about whether states can enforce federal immigration laws.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Jail Strip Searches

Corrections personnel may perform a routine strip search on any person arrested or detained before admitting them to a jail, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Gives Officers Immunity In Weapon Search

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Wednesday in favor of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's detective who recovered a firearm and gang-related material from the home of a suspect's foster mother.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2012

SCOTUS: Miranda Warning Not Required for Inmate Questioned About Other Crime

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against a Michigan inmate who contended he should have received a Miranda warning before being interrogated in a prison conference room about sexual conduct with a 12-year-old boy.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2012

Families of Ky. Cop Killer Hurt Again

Monday marked a somber anniversary for the families of the officers who were murdered by Ralph Baze in Powell County, Ky.

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