Sentences with phrase «attorney general right»

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This pronouncement, along with Johnson's (and executive chairman Howard Schultz's) apology, meetings with community leaders, and enlisting the guidance of civil rights leaders such as former Attorney General Eric Holder and the NAACP's Sherrilyn Ifill, ensures that this incident and the specter of racial bias will remain in the public's mind beyond a few days.

On Monday, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office would open a civil rights investigation of The Weinstein Company following allegations of sexual assault against producer Harvey Weinstein.

Keeping Gitmo open was a move that would foster support from the U.S. Military and Attorney General Eric Holder, who came the President's aid after he was blasted by various civil rights organizations.

The nomination of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General is worrisome but court battles over states» rights and decisive voter support for legal cannabis make tough enforcement problematic for the Trump Administration.

Former President Bill Clinton reacts to a speech by First Lady as he sits with former Attorney general Eric Holder (top right) and Representative John Lewis (D - GA), (rear) at the Democratic National Convention.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, whose civil rights suit against Weinstein and his company held up the (ultimately doomed) sale of the firm to an investor consortium led by Maria Contreras - Sweet, expressed delight at the news about the NDAs.

In WA, for instance, the right is presently divided into old and a new factions, largely because party strongman and former premier, Brian Burke, remains a formidable behind - the - scenes operative, to the displeasure of Premier Geoff Gallop and Attorney - General Jim McGinty.

The nomination of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General is worrisome but court battles over states» rights and decisive voter support for legal cannabis make tough enforcement problematic for the Trump Ad...

Alaska Marijuana Control Board member Loren Jones, left, of Juneau and chairman Peter Mlynarik of Soldotna, right, listen to assistant attorney general Harriet Milks during a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska.

«With cryptocurrency on the rise, consumers in New York and across the country have a right to transparency and accountability when they invest their money,» said Attorney General Schneiderman in the release.

More than 150 organizations spanning consumer advocates, civil rights and faith organizations across the country as well as 20 state attorneys general agree with Congresswoman Waters.

It is unclear what prompted the Attorney General to take action right now, although it fits into New York's reputation of being a very unfriendly place for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency firms to do business.

As soon as B.C.'s new Attorney General sits down at their desk, they could start putting into practice the new government's commitment to the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

«Public Trust has been broken in Albuquerque, but it can be repaired through this process,» Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division Jocelyn Samuels said...

Pursuant to the President's Executive Order and Executive Branch policy, and in keeping with the Attorney General's religious liberty guidance, HHS proposes this rule to enhance the awareness and enforcement of Federal health care conscience and associated antidiscrimination laws, to further conscience and religious freedom, and to protect the rights of individuals and entities to abstain from certain activities related to health care services without discrimination or retaliation

Said N.Y. Attorney General Louis J. Lefkowitz: «It will now be possible for any persons interested in the promotion of the fight or in the ancillary rights to deal openly with the principals.»

But attorney general Dominic Grieve said any such move could contradict European human rights legislation.

He was a member of the Spitzer administration right as the then - governor was being investigated during the so - called «Troopergate» scandal, which was investigated by then - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

«He is a man of integrity with a selfless commitment to uphold the rights of all citizens of this state, and we look forward to working with him when he becomes the next Attorney General of the State of New York in November.»

The decision comes after a reported disagreement over the language between Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a major opponent of the LGTB rights movement, and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who is said to support LGBT rights and had to sign off on the move.

«Even when it wasn't politically popular, Eric has been on the right side of equality, and there is no doubt he will be an outstanding attorney general.»

«And we wish the attorney general well, but in a situation where he chose not to serve any longer or couldn't serve any longer, we have someone to come right off the bench who has been an executive and could step right in and lead the state as I've tried to for the last two - and - a-half years.»

«From LGBT rights to public transportation to criminal justice reform, Eric Schneiderman has always stood up for our values and delivered — that is why I am supporting him for attorney general,» Mendez added in a statement released by the senator's campaign.

«We know that as Attorney General he will do everything in his power to protect and advance reproductive rights.

The Attorney General and the entire Government of Ghana are bound by law to obey the order of the African Court on Human and Peoples» Rights.

Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome is accusing Deputy Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame of propagating falsehood on Ghana's relationship with the African Court of Human and People's Rights.

Cuomo's call for the state attorney general to review the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into a sexual assault complaint against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was hailed by victims» rights activists but left open questions about how the review will play out.

Mr. Woyome state «The Attorney General and the entire Government of Ghana are bound by law to obey the order of the African Court on Human and Peoples» Rights; any violation of it will be unlawful under Ghanaian laws.»

Right now the Assembly is controlled by the one party, the comptroller's the same party, the Governor is the same party, the Attorney General is the same party,» Tedisco said.

The chairman already has a clear favorite among the Republicans vying for the right to face off against Gillibrand in the November general election, and it's attorney Wendy Long.

One source insisted he'll be announcing a lawsuit to challenge the health care reform law — or «ObamaCare», as the right perfers to call it — because the AG has declined to join the suit filed by other attorneys general.

«I have no doubt that Eric Schneiderman will be an outstanding Attorney General who will fight to protect the rights of all New Yorkers.»

At 11:15 a.m., Rep. Joe Crowley and state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman discuss tenant rights and efforts to combat predatory landlords, Woodside on the Move, 39 - 42 59th St., Queens.

All my responses are on my website, martinamidu.com or Martin Amidu Speaks, some of which are under the headings: «Why Martin Amidu Is Not Using Government Or Party Channels For His Advocacy For Accountability And Transparency» dated 29th May 2012; «Fighting Graft And Corruption Under The National Democratic Governments Of Ghana» dated 3rdNovember 2013; On Galloppers, Settlements And The Hallowed Traditions Of The Office Of The Attorney General» dated 10th July 2012; and «Defending Citizens» Rights And Freedoms From Unconstitutional Conduct By Government And Its Unlawful Covert Agent» dated 11th November 2015: and many others.

Disgraced former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was known as a long time champion of women's rights.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Disgraced Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was once considered an advocate for women's rights, encouraging women to speak up about abuse in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

Barbara Underwood, right, is sworn in as acting New York attorney general on Tuesday.

Another thing working against both men: There is strong appetite, particularly in the New York delegation, for the next attorney general to be a woman given the abuse scandal that led to Schneiderman's downfall after he made himself a very public champion of women's rights in the era of the #MeToo movement.

Obama has given all of us clearance to do what we know is the right thing to do — back a person who can be both a good Executive and can beat Guiliana — and that is Attorney General Cuomo.

Disgraced former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was known as a long - time champion of women's rights.

``...... As your Attorney General, I will fight for LGBT equality, I will use the Civil Rights Bureau to aggressively enforce discrimination laws, and I will use the office's power to force change.»

«Expanding off - hours arraignments will help to protect the Constitutional rights of defendants, both by minimizing delays in the arraignment process, and ensuring that defendants can be represented by counsel at arraignment,» Attorney General Schneiderman said.

In addition to weighing on other topics, including gay marriage (Schneiderman is for, Donovan is against) and defending a woman's right to choose (Schneiderman is pro choice, Donovan is not), the two were asked whether they have any skeletons in their closets — specifically, if voters should expect any November surprises along the lines of the revelations in 2008 that former attorney general and ex-Gov.

New York State Senator Eric Schneiderman's commitment to transformational politics and progressive values make him the right choice for state attorney general.

Until Monday night, Eric Schneiderman was regarded as a model progressive in the #MeToo era — a powerful Democrat who, as New York's attorney general, sued Harvey Weinstein for civil and human rights violations over the movie mogul's alleged abuse of women.

Cox won't say when the party will make its picks for governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller, and attorney general but says it will be when the time is right.

«Attorney General Schneiderman is right — for years in Albany there has been too much patting ourselves on the back for passing piecemeal reforms, while the problem of corruption only grows worse,» said Lawrence Norden, deputy director of the Brennan Center's Democracy Program.

MIDTOWN — State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has launched a probe into Harvey Weinstein's company to determine whether sexual abuse allegations against the Hollywood mogul amount to a violation of employees» civil rights.

The defendant, in the suit filed on his behalf by a human rights lawyer, Mr Ebun Olu - Adegboruwa, joined the EFCC and the Attorney - General of the Federation as respondents.

What we asking the Attorney General to do is to review its position on this matter, it may too late in a few weeks time and we will not forgive him if he goes to make a mockery of the Ghanaian judicial system at the African Court of Human and People's Rights.