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Reschedule Watch: Birthright citizenship and torts to members of the armed forces

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United States , the 1950 Supreme Court case holding that the United States is not liable under the Federal Tort Claims Act for injuries sustained by members of the armed forces while on active duty and resulting from the negligence of others in the armed forces. United States. 28 and Oct. 7 conferences). Khorrami v. Arizona , 21-1553.

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Indianapolis Police Officer Sues NFL For Defamation in Anti-Racism Campaign

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to prevent the commission of a forcible felony; ?or. However, this is now a defamation action which could present significant challenges based on the elements for the tort. The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press.

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October 2019 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The federal district court for the District of South Dakota temporarily enjoined enforcement of provisions of a riot boosting statute enacted in South Dakota in 2019 in response to anticipated protests of the Keystone XL pipeline. Maryland Appellate Court Said Residents Lacked Standing to Challenge Update to Master Plan.

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