If Washington DC loses its home rule and its legal authority is revoked, it might also lose standing to continue as a plaintiff in certain civil cases. This is because standing often depends on the entity’s legal authority to bring a lawsuit. For instance, in the case of the Office of the People’s Counsel for the…
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The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act of 1994, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 248, prohibits the use of force, threat of force, and physical obstruction to intentionally injure, intimidate, or interfere with individuals seeking to obtain or provide reproductive health services. The Act also extends protections to religious worship and prohibits vandalism…
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According to Westlaw, treason and espionage are pardonable crimes under certain conditions. Under federal law, the President of the United States has the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment (Malone v. Shyne, 937 So.2d 343 (2006)), (U.S. v. Thomasson, 4 Biss. 336 (1869)). This…
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Office of Disciplinary Counsel, District of Columbia Court of Appeals 515 5th Street, NW, Building A, Suite 117 Washington, DC 20001 I. Introduction This Statement of Concern is submitted in support of the complaint filed by Stefan Passantino, represented by America First Legal, alleging severe ethical violations and improper conduct by former Congresswoman Elizabeth Lynne…
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Antitrust laws can indeed apply to media organizations or alliances like the Global Alliance for Responsible Media under certain circumstances. This application is primarily dependent on whether the behavior or structure of the organization restricts free and fair competition in the market. 1. Sherman Antitrust Act: The Sherman Act, established in 1890, made monopolies and…
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