Sentences with phrase «actions against his critics»

Jesus defended his actions against his critics by stressing that God's forgiving love was available to all and that the angels of heaven rejoiced whenever a sinner repented.

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In July, Zenefits filed a motion to dismiss, citing California's anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) statute, aimed at preventing the use of legal action to censor critics.

The George W. Bush appointee isn't merely an outspoken critic of affirmative action today — he was among the most hostile questioners in Fisher and a virtual lock to vote against Texas» admissions policy — but also was part of a conservative alumni group at Princeton that was sharply critical of such policies 40 years ago, when Sotomayor was attending classes there.

For all I know, more actions may be forthcoming from the pope, especially if his Muslim critics initiate the next step in the process by prompt repudiation of recent Muslim violence against Christians.

Firebrand critics and pro-democracy activist, Abiodun Aremu, is a leader of the Joint Action Front noted to have championed protests against government policies in the past.

From speaking out against him at rallies and encouraging grassroots political action, Nixon has been a vocal critic of President Trump.

The 63 - year - old also has been a longtime critic of President Donald Trump, and had been part of several efforts to push back against some of his actions in the White House, like the rescinding of protection for immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

Critics are calling for stronger action against Mrs Miller after claims she was uncooperative with an inquiry into her expenses claims, but Conservative Party Chairman Grant Shapps says it is time to move on.

He came to prominence as a critic of obscenity in media, especially sex and violence in videogames, and as an attorney attempted to take legal action against publishers and retailers selling violent games.

Another problem with Weitzman's approach — as Nordhaus, among other critics, has pointed out — is that it could be used to justify aggressive actions against several catastrophic risks, including asteroids, rogue artificial intelligence developments, and bio ‐ weapons.

Another key critic of SFI is Sierra Club, which in 2009 filed a complaint against SFI - certified timber company Weyerhaeuser for conducting irresponsible logging on extremely steep and unstable slopes — actions that resulted in massive landslides and extensive damage to public and private property.

Notable mandates: Represented physicians involved in providing care to Ashley Smith during the 2013 coroner's inquest; acted for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in a defamation action against Ontario Progressive Conservative party leader Tim Hudak and energy critic Lisa MacLeod; in Wise v. Iran, acted for a Canadian victim of a suicide bombing (executed by individuals who received material support from Iran) who sought leave to intervene in ongoing proceedings commenced by United States plaintiffs in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking orders recognizing the enforceability in Ontario of judgments they obtained from a U.S. court against Iran totaling about $ 370 million; in Khadr v. Edmonton Institution, acted as lead counsel for an intervener, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to argue that in interpreting Omar Khadr's sentence for the purpose of enforcing it in Canada, Correctional Services Canada was obliged to consider Khadr's right to liberty and principles of fundamental justice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert reports.