Connecticut Senate backs broad access rights statute
In Hartford Senate approves a sweeping statute to criminalize force or obstruction denying equal protection of state or federal laws. Though not named abortion, it aims to deter blockades of clinics and threats against police. The measure mirrors a Reconstruction era civil rights law and passes 34 2, with House prospects favorable.
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Public faces $5 million cost in police shooting
In Miami, officer William Lozano faces a far reaching bill from the police shooting trial. Taxpayers may bear at least five million dollars in costs including one million to families and 130 for an artificial skull used by experts. Lozano’s lawyers seek 710 thousand in fees.
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Ex-state attorney general admits corruption in Kansas City
William Webster former Missouri attorney general and last year’s GOP gubernatorial nominee pleaded guilty in U S District Court to two federal corruption charges. He admitted converting state assets to political use and conspiring with others. He faces about 18 months in prison and loss of his law license.
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Detroit cops' trial opens over fatal beating of Malice Green
Jurors begin questioning in Detroit for two ex officers charged with second degree murder after the traffic stop near a crack house in November. A third defendant waived jury trial while protesters outside the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice cried for accountability with chants.
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Rodney King
Garment trafficking arrest in California coast incident
Federal agents moved swiftly after days of surveillance and boarded two small fishing vessels 60 miles apart south of San Francisco arresting 260 illegal Chinese passengers. The passengers, many reported sick and dehydrated, were detained as investigators seek a alleged mother ship that transferred them off the California coast without entering U S waters.
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Owners allege bogus ads billed by Roger Scott
Businessowners accuse Roger Scott of billing for unauthorized advertisements in newspapers and phone books. Some say ads copied from Nynex Yellow Pages were billed monthly. others canceled after one month. County probes possible copyright violations and arrangements with hotel owners. Scott did not comment.
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Guinier nomination withdrawn as Clinton abandons civil rights division pick
President Clinton withdraws Lani Guinier from heading the Justice Department civil rights division amid growing Senate opposition. He cites reservations raised publicly and privately, acknowledging political realities while praising Guinier as a first rate civil rights lawyer. Guinier defends her writings as misinterpreted and continues outreach to senators and editorial boards.
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Health care reform delayed again as Clinton plans
Health care reform could slip into next year as President Clinton delays a national plan. A health care task force expects formal announcement by September after two prior postponements. Democrats urge delay to align with the budget vote. Republicans warn further delay could doom the bill. Roger Berry notes earlier release could boost perceived results.
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Excerpts on racial representation and minority rights in U S law
The quoted excerpts by Lani Guinier critique how racism excludes minorities from governing coalitions and suggest procedural remedies to ensure minority representation. They discuss minority vetoes, supermajority arrangements, and limits of tokenism in voting rights theory from law reviews between 1989 and 1991.
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Stadium site decision due by June 15 for Blue Jays backed plan
The Toronto Blue Jays pledged 7 million for a new stadium with the county paying 3 million while the city weighs funding. Downtown Armory Square could cost about 4.7 to 5.6 million plus 1.2 to 1.7 million for boulevard widening, vs MacArthur at 3.3 to 4.4 million plus possible pavement and drainage costs. Economic impact favors downtown. parking and crime data favor MacArthur. environmental issues and demolition costs factor in.
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