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The Law and Leaks to the Press
This report discusses laws that govern the legality or possible repercussions of leaking government information of various types to the press.
Date:
February 22, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Plan to Restrict Federal Grants to "Sanctuary Jurisdictions" Raises Legal Questions
This report provides a description of Executive Order (EO) 13768 "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States" issued on January 25, 2017 by President Trump. It highlights, in particular, potential questions about how the EO could be construed in regard to "sanctuary cities" and briefly discusses the claims made by those jurisdictions challenging the EO.
Date:
February 14, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Qualified Immunity for a Police Shooting
This report discusses the rule of qualified immunity for police officers, which prevents officers from being sued for actions taken in the course of their job unless there was a clear decision by the officer to break the law or incompetence. It specifically discusses the case of "White v. Pauly" heard by the Supreme Court, which upheld qualified immunity for Officer White after he was accused of violating a suspect's fourth amendment rights by use of excessive force to seize the suspect who had been fatally shot during the incident.
Date:
February 9, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Immigration Officer's Authority to Apprehend and Remove Aliens: Questions and Answers in Brief
This report provides brief answers to some of the questions regarding immigration agents' authority to apprehend and remove aliens; these questions were raised by reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted enforcement actions in at least six states during the week of February 6, 2017.
Date:
February 13, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Neil Gorsuch's Nomination to the Supreme Court: Initial Observations
This report discusses Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination for the Supreme Court and provides a brief overview of his background and potential influence on the Supreme Court.
Date:
February 1, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Essential Neil Gorsuch Reader: What Judge Gorsuch Cases Should You Read?
This report outlines significant cases on which Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch had voted while on the Tenth Circuit court, organized by topical categories. These categories represent fields of law where Judge Gorsuch could, if confirmed, influence the High Court's approach.
Date:
February 13, 2017
Creator:
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Essential Neil Gorsuch Reader: What Judge Gorsuch Cases Should You Read?
This report discusses President Trump's nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and deliberation by Senators as part of the initial phases of determining whether to provide "Advice and Consent" to the nomination.
Date:
February 13, 2017
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library