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US federal judge blocks request to reinstate abortion ban in Guam

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A federal court in Guam Friday denied a request to reinstate a total abortion ban on the island of Guam. The Attorney General of Guam Douglas Moylan filed the motion to reinstate the ban. Wade , does not impact the statute’s constitutionality. 20-134 , should remain in effect. Public Law No.

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Is it too late for Guam to sue the Navy to pay for the cleanup of its dumpsite?

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Navy and the territory of Guam that turns on interpretation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as CERCLA or the Superfund statute. Guam is a 30-mile-long island located in the Pacific Ocean 3,800 miles west of Hawaii. In 1944, Guam was recaptured by the U.S.

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Refreshing unanimity in court’s interpretation of Superfund law

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Share Just four weeks after hearing oral argument, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a refreshingly clear, unanimous decision in Guam v. In an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court held that Guam could seek contribution from the U.S. United States. or a state].”.

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