Sentences with phrase «justice issues in all states»

«After looking at the merits of civil justice issues in all states, Florida was ranked 44.

Punitive approaches to criminal justice issues in the states and territories are entrenched, incarceration rates of Indigenous peoples are on the rise and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to die in custody.

Not exact matches

During the Obama administration, the Justice Department issued guidelines to help banks avoid federal prosecution when dealing with pot businesses in states where the drug is legal.

But as much as John Paul appreciated the United States, he kept his independence and issued a series of declarations about social justice and peace that challenged many Americans — both on the domestic front and in foreign affairs.

• In Alabama, state Supreme Court chief justice Roy Moore said that officials are not «required» to issue licenses for 25 days.

CSW's Chief Executive, Mervyn Thomas, said: «CSW is urging the US government to raise the issue of widespread hate campaigns by state and non-state actors against religious minorities in talks with Prime Minister Modi, and to insist that justice is done for the victim - survivors of violence against religious minorities.»

NETWORK, a group founded by 47 Catholic sisters that speaks out on social justice issues in particular, will be hitting states like Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia in order to reveal «how federal budget cuts proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan, (R - WI), and passed by the House of Representatives will hurt struggling families in these states,» a release by the group reads.

In this issue, we ask, how should processes of neoliberal globalisation make us think about global justice beyond the state?

At issue is a wrinkle in the state's judicial pay commission, which increased pay for judges last year, with the base pay for a Supreme Court justice growing to $ 193,000 in 2016 and $ 203,000 in 2018.

Since the Supreme Court has now prevented itself from acknowledging the question of whether Barack H. Obama is or is not an Article II «natural born citizen» based on the Kenyan / British citizenship of Barack Obama's father at the time of his birth (irrespective of whether Barack Obama is deemed a «citizen» born in Hawaii or otherwise) as a prerequisite to qualifying to serve as President of the United States under the Constitution — the Court having done so at least three times and counting, first before the Nov 4 general election and twice before the Dec 15 vote of the College of Electors — it would seem appropriate, if not necessary, for all Executive Branch departments and agencies to secure advance formal advice from the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel as to how to respond to expected inquiries from federal employees who are pledged to «support and defend the Constitution of the United States» as to whether they are governed by laws, regulations, orders and directives issued under Mr. Obama during such periods that said employees, by the weight of existing legal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen».

Quinn says Schneiderman's election will «ensure progressive justice in our state» and says she's supporting him because «his commitment to the issues of importance to me, as a woman, as a member of the LGBT community, and as a New Yorker, has never wavered.»

In a celebrated case brought by a group of civil libertarians to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1942, Chief Justice Robert Jackson, against the strong argument of civil libertarians on the issues of «interrogation without the due process of law» and prolonged detention of suspects, gave his famous ruling that the United States «Constitution is not a suicide pact»In a celebrated case brought by a group of civil libertarians to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1942, Chief Justice Robert Jackson, against the strong argument of civil libertarians on the issues of «interrogation without the due process of law» and prolonged detention of suspects, gave his famous ruling that the United States «Constitution is not a suicide pact»in 1942, Chief Justice Robert Jackson, against the strong argument of civil libertarians on the issues of «interrogation without the due process of law» and prolonged detention of suspects, gave his famous ruling that the United States «Constitution is not a suicide pact».

In a 5 to 4 decision those justices ruled that the Second Amendment gives Americans the right to own guns for personal self - defense, despite the amendment's opening language - «A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state,» - which pretty clearly says that gun ownership was specifically preserved by the founding fathers in the interest of the common defense against a tyrannical government (remember, this was the issue on their minds back thenIn a 5 to 4 decision those justices ruled that the Second Amendment gives Americans the right to own guns for personal self - defense, despite the amendment's opening language - «A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state,» - which pretty clearly says that gun ownership was specifically preserved by the founding fathers in the interest of the common defense against a tyrannical government (remember, this was the issue on their minds back thenin the interest of the common defense against a tyrannical government (remember, this was the issue on their minds back then).

A state supreme court justice in Albany has ruled that the Senate Republicans must comply with subpoenas issued by the state Board of Elections chief enforcement counsel looking deeply into potential violations of state election law.

One major issue that will not be resolved in the next two weeks is how to reform the state's criminal justice system to restore public trust when an unarmed civilian is killed in a confrontation with police.

He argues that the devolved justice minister in Stormont would find him or herself bypassed by the secretary of state if a certificate is issued.

«The strict secrecy of grand jury proceedings — originating in medieval England and mandated in New York by statute — can be detrimental to access to justice and public debate over issues of compelling public interest,» Lippman said in his annual address, known as the State of the Judiciary.

Sen. Eric Schneiderman called Donovan a «nice man,» but noted he had lobbied against Rockefeller Drug Law reform as the head of the state DA's association (Rice was on the board, too, which has become an issue in the primary) said he «represents the past» and the «old, failed ways of thinking about the justice system.»

On September 2, 2008, Justice Lucy A. Billings, of the State Supreme Court in the Bronx, NY, issued a decision that Governor Paterson acted within his powers when he required state agencies to recognize same - sex marriages from outside NY SState Supreme Court in the Bronx, NY, issued a decision that Governor Paterson acted within his powers when he required state agencies to recognize same - sex marriages from outside NY Sstate agencies to recognize same - sex marriages from outside NY StateState.

- Administering the New York State and Local Retirement System for public employees, with more than one million members, retirees and beneficiaries and more than 3,000 employers; - Acting as sole trustee of the $ 129 billion Common Retirement Fund, one of the largest institutional investors in the world; - Maintaining the State's accounting system and administering the State's $ 12.6 billion payroll; - Issuing reports on State finances; - Managing the State's assets and issuing debt; - Reviewing State contracts and payments before they are issued; - Conducting audits of State agencies and public benefit corporations; - Overseeing the fiscal affairs of local governments, including New York City; - Overseeing the Justice Court Fund and the Oil Spill Fund Acting as custodian of more than $ 9 billion in abandoned property and restoring unclaimed funds to their rightful Issuing reports on State finances; - Managing the State's assets and issuing debt; - Reviewing State contracts and payments before they are issued; - Conducting audits of State agencies and public benefit corporations; - Overseeing the fiscal affairs of local governments, including New York City; - Overseeing the Justice Court Fund and the Oil Spill Fund Acting as custodian of more than $ 9 billion in abandoned property and restoring unclaimed funds to their rightful issuing debt; - Reviewing State contracts and payments before they are issued; - Conducting audits of State agencies and public benefit corporations; - Overseeing the fiscal affairs of local governments, including New York City; - Overseeing the Justice Court Fund and the Oil Spill Fund Acting as custodian of more than $ 9 billion in abandoned property and restoring unclaimed funds to their rightful owners;

The raise the age issue was a key policy concern for Heastie to have accomplished in the state budget, and Cuomo last week indicated he was satisfied with the passage of a budget extender bill that funded the government until May 31, but did not include the juvenile justice reform.

At the same time, issues with no expiration date are yet to be sorted out: The education tax credit remains in the talks, while some state lawmakers continue to hold out hope for a compromise on juvenile justice reform.

«The justices of the Supreme Court, I give my respect to them but the issue is that if they've erred, they've erred», he stated, but said he will not blame the court entirely because it was misled in arriving at such decision.

New York, NY — Justice Manuel Mendez's Friday ruling stopping DraftKings and FanDuel from doing business in the state was appealed to the Appellate Court's First Department, which issued an emergency stay allowing the daily fantasy sports sites to -LSB-...]

The issue started with the U.S. Department of Justice's request to a federal judge to order the state to move its congressional primary to no later than Aug. 18, in order to comply with a federal law requiring absentee ballots be sent to members of the military no less than 45 days prior to the Nov. 6, 2012 general election.

«With or without Peralta, we will assemble on June 26th to discuss the range of issues at stake on the state level, including public school funding, health care, women's health care, immigrants» rights, sanctuary state, Dream Act, LGBT rights, voter reform, criminal justice reform, and climate change reforms,» organizers wrote in a press release.

«After thoroughly reviewing the issue, the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York has determined that a state Constitutional Convention is unnecessary, would be overly costly, and could result in the reversion, elimination or diminution of many current constitutional rights and safeguards,» said Justice Deborah Dowling, the group's presiState of New York has determined that a state Constitutional Convention is unnecessary, would be overly costly, and could result in the reversion, elimination or diminution of many current constitutional rights and safeguards,» said Justice Deborah Dowling, the group's presistate Constitutional Convention is unnecessary, would be overly costly, and could result in the reversion, elimination or diminution of many current constitutional rights and safeguards,» said Justice Deborah Dowling, the group's president.

The issues raised in the Department of Justice report go well beyond the confines of state operations — they involve the enormous challenges faced in our inner city schools, communities and families.

Kahn, a former state Supreme Court justice who was appointed a federal judge in 1996, recently instructed both sides to stop filing legal arguments, saying he has enough information to decide the key pre-trial issues on injury and diminution of property values.

Today, the Richmond County Republican Committee (SIGOP) issued the following statement inviting prospective candidates interested in receiving the party's endorsement to run for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, State Senate, State Assembly, Surrogate Court Judge and Supreme Court Justice to contact Chairman Brendan Lantry to arrange an interview with the SIGOP Executive Committee: «In -LSB-..in receiving the party's endorsement to run for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, State Senate, State Assembly, Surrogate Court Judge and Supreme Court Justice to contact Chairman Brendan Lantry to arrange an interview with the SIGOP Executive Committee: «In -LSB-..In -LSB-...]

Justice Arthur F. Engoron, of State Supreme Court in Manhattan, issued a temporary restraining order on the plan, which the State Legislature approved last year after the Bloomberg administration had been stymied by the City Council.

In reaction to moves by the British Olympic Association to restrict British athletes from raising concerns about human rights in China, Michael Wills, Minister of State for Justice, indicated that the government was continuing with its dialogue with the Chinese about human rights issueIn reaction to moves by the British Olympic Association to restrict British athletes from raising concerns about human rights in China, Michael Wills, Minister of State for Justice, indicated that the government was continuing with its dialogue with the Chinese about human rights issuein China, Michael Wills, Minister of State for Justice, indicated that the government was continuing with its dialogue with the Chinese about human rights issues.

State Supreme Court Justice William LaMarca in Nassau County issued his ruling late Tuesday afternoon.

The current shadow cabinet minister with responsibility for this issue, Nick Herbert, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, doesn't go as far but in a statement issued to ConservativeHome opens the door to a manifesto promise:

After the sad incidence which resulted in the eventual death of the victim, Chika, and in line with the zero tolerance posture of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode - led administration on issues of domestic violence, the Lagos State Government through the State's Ministry of Justice had taken over the prosecution of the case and filed necessary processes in court.

However, Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria, Osun State, YOWICAN - OS, has earlier said the judgment of Justice Jide Falola that legitimises wearing of Hijab in public schools was in direct opposition to the mutual agreement leaders of National Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, Osun State chapter, reached on the issue.

In the UK, the Ministry of Justice issued a statement in 2008 stating that human remains exhumed during archaeological excavations must be reburied within two yearIn the UK, the Ministry of Justice issued a statement in 2008 stating that human remains exhumed during archaeological excavations must be reburied within two yearin 2008 stating that human remains exhumed during archaeological excavations must be reburied within two years.

Washington state legalized medical cannabis in 1998 and its medical cannabis market expanded greatly after 2009 when the federal justice department issued a ruling known as the Ogden Memo.

In addition, the United States Department of Justice filed a brief arguing that many of the gene patents issued by the Patent Office are invalid.

(a) Whenever there shall be a violation of this section an application may be made by the attorney general in the name of the people of the state of New York to a court or justice having jurisdiction by a special proceeding to issue an injunction, and upon notice to the defendant of not less than five days, to enjoin and restrain the continuance of such violation; and if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court or justice that the defendant has, in fact, violated this section, an injunction may be issued by the court or justice, enjoining and restraining any further violations, without requiring proof that any person has, in fact, been injured or damaged thereby.

The movie issues a warning that those who are not brought to justice and confronted about perpetrating such atrocities will simply be setting the state for more such holocausts in the future.

By failing to take the need for states to address this problem seriously, small - schools advocates seem to ignore the broader issues of social justice that they work so hard to address in their own schools.

Interestingly enough, regarding climate change, there are efforts to have a resolution passed in the UN General Assembly that would ask the ICJ for an advisory opinion that would define states» obligations and responsibilities with respect to greenhouse emissions under international law (see policy brief issued by The Hague Institute for Global Justice).

Nonetheless, as part of their broader competences, international courts like the International Court of Justice (ICJ) can be asked to adjudicate in cases of disputes among states, including on environmental issues.

«The vital issues central to these documents — freedom, justice, and human dignity among them — have motivated numerous people in the United States and around the globe,» the College Board said in a statement.

Features in the winter 2013 issue include a discussion of how math education is changing in the United States in light of the Common Core Standards; a look at the storied career of alumna Margaret H. Marshall, former justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; and a piece about the critical and difficult work that many Ed School alums are engaged in around the world educating children in post-conflict zones.

In terms of general education - related topics, participants shared links on a wide variety of matters, including diversity and social justice issues, and to articles on education news and policy matters, such as the Common Core State Standards and the Chicago Teachers Union strike that unfolded during the semester.

When the Obama administration issued guidance in 2012 ** to states and districts to improve school climates, the USDOE and Department of Justice (DOJ) took aim at misuses of suspension and expulsion.

In ten years, nearly 100 leading voices on contemporary social justice issues have spoken at over 100 events in ten cities across the United States, reaching over 70,000 peoplIn ten years, nearly 100 leading voices on contemporary social justice issues have spoken at over 100 events in ten cities across the United States, reaching over 70,000 peoplin ten cities across the United States, reaching over 70,000 people.

Their concurring in part and dissenting in part opinion argued: (1) the court should not have reached the issue because: «n reaching the merits of the Section 10 challenge, the court ignores the fact that the Duncan complaint (which raised the Section 10 challenge) was dismissed by the district court for failure to state a claim under NRCP 12 (b)(5);» and (2) the issue is one of first impression, which the justices, in dissent, said is «not as well - defined and easily resolved as my colleagues suggest,... the proper action here, had a majority of this court not determined that SB 302's funding is unconstitutional, would be to remand this matter to the district court for further proceedings and factual development as to this claim.»