Francis Boyle is Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois. He is the author of the Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989,
Washington, DC, Virginia and Connecticut consulted Cynthia Lee's model statute before crafting new legislation
Southeastern US state is the latest to adopt Republican-backed restrictions since the November presidential election
But Cuomo, regarding DeBlasio announcement, says making projections is 'irresponsible'
Democratic governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has supported legalization as a way to create new jobs and bolster revenue
The bill, which was recently approved by the lower and upper chambers of parliament, aligns the election laws with constitutional changes approved by
Democrats and voting rights groups say the law will disproportionately disenfranchise voters of color
Andrew Cuomo is also embroiled in controversy over the state's under-counting of elderly coronavirus deaths at nursing homes
Andrew Cuomo was heralded for his early handling of the coronavirus a year ago, but now is embroiled in twin controversies of his own making
Lat5st versions of the laws target foreign-funded media, including RFE/RL, and raise fines for acts of civil disobedience
Critics say the move till undermine democratic processes
It lets prosecutors seek fines of up to $1 million and jail terms of up to 10 years
Since the disbanding of a police unit accused of excessive force in October, the Nigerian government has made reforms, but activists and academics say
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At least nine people killed in two days of police brutality protests
Violence erupted Sunday in Kenosha after officers shot African American man in the back in circumstances that are unclear
People between 16 and 21 were arrested under Beijing's new national security law for the formerly semi-autonomous region
Andrew Cuomo says New York Post and Wall Street Journal recommended states reopen prematurely
Some local officials oppose the move, saying it will worsen violence
Police reform movement gained momentum after African American George Floyd died in police custody
New law takes effect on 23rd anniversary of Britain's handover of Hong Kong to Beijing
Lack of progress on critical issue due to hyper-partisanship
Governor calls it 'a powerful step forward'
Bill unlikely to be taken up in the Republican-led Senate
Amid nationwide calls for racial justice and police reform, chiefs commit to list of 20 promises they say will ensure transparency and maintain human
US lawmakers have been racing to craft legislation to address demands heard in nationwide protests in response to the May 25 death in police custody o
Qualified immunity for law enforcement likely the biggest disagreement between Democrats, Republicans
Democrats and Republicans agree on some major reform ideas, but differences remain
Push for legislation comes amid national protests seeking changes to police use of force, funding
Trump's announcement came just as excerpts emerged from an explosive new book by his former aide John Bolton, who said the president told his Chinese
Amidst coronavirus concerns, the tennis tournament will continue without spectators
New York bans chokeholds, expands transparency into police officer records
Floyd's death launched massive protests over racial injustice and calls for changes in police conduct
New York legislature voted Tuesday to repeal Section 50-a amid nationwide protests following death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis
Nearly two weeks of demonstrations have been sparked by the death in Minneapolis of an African American man who was being restrained by white police o
Nearly two weeks of demonstrations have been sparked by the death of an African American man who was restrained by white police officer
Britain and other Western countries have been naive in thinking they can tame China's Communist leaders by 'cozying up' to them, says Britain's last g
China reveals plan to bypass Hong Kong's legislature to impose national security law on Hong Kong to prevent and punish acts of 'secession, subversion
L'acteur américain Mark Blum est décédé à l'âge de 69 ans des suites du COVID-19, vient de l'annoncer la compagnie de théâtre new-yorkaise Playwrights
New law allows Somalis to cast direct votes in presidential, parliamentary elections for first time
Officers reportedly had responded to an assault call when they encountered a male with a firearm, who then opened fire, striking them both