SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 21, 2021

922(g) , the federal statute making it a crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm, applies only to people who know they are “felons” within the meaning of that law. ” The post Justices wrestle with procedural issues stemming from their own federal criminal law decision appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The ICC prosecutor’s office did defer the investigation, as required by the Rome Statute , but continued to work closely with Afghan authorities with a view of “sharing the burden of the investigation.” Islamic State – Khorasan Province claimed responsibility for the attack shortly thereafter.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Supreme Court’s Decision The Supreme Court reversed by a vote of 7-2, holding that because §1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) forbids only the purposeful solicitation and facilitation of specific acts known to violate federal law, the clause is not unconstitutionally overbroad. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote on behalf of the majority.

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SCOTUSBlog

JUNE 26, 2023

An expansive reading of the statute, the court recognized, would arguably criminalize political advocacy or general encouragement. That means that someone can only run afoul of the statute if they intend for an immigrant to come or remain in the U.S. while knowing that is unlawful.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 24, 2023

Defending the constitutionality of the law, the government’s central contention is that the statutory terms “encourages” and “induces” should be interpreted narrowly as meaning to “facilitate” or “solicit,”concepts with defined meanings in criminal law.

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JonathanTurley

APRIL 2, 2024

The filings also did not address the fact that the Justice Department not only allowed the statute of limitations to run on major crimes, but sought to finalize an obscene plea agreement with no jail time for Hunter. It was allowing the statute of limitations to run despite having an agreement on the table to keep potential felonies alive.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He has been reinvented by his lawyers and public relations team so many times he now seems like a Sybil witness with carefully constructed alternative personalities. If he recalls these events and messages, he will not only contradict prior denials but face potential criminal charges for any factual misrepresentations.

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