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Federal Appeals Blocks Execution of Georgia Man
A federal appeals court today granted a stay of execution for Troy Davis, a Georgia man on death row for almost 20 years. Davis was convicted in 1991 of killing a Savannah police officer. But since his conviction a string of witnesses that testified against him have come forth to recant their...
Pa. Judge Dismisses Challenge To ACORN
A Pennsylvania judge set aside a lawsuit to force the community organizing group, ACORN, to give the state Republican Party a list of voters it had registered. The party sued seeking a list of 140,000 voters, claiming it included improperly registered voters, and also an order to force ACORN to air...
Congressman To Push Amendment On Presidential Pardons
A constitutional amendment limiting presidential pardon power is being contemplated by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), TPM Muckraker reports. The congressman said during a public forum that he would introduce an amendment in the coming months to restrict the “president’s near absolute...
Justices Consider Questions On Police Searches, Discrimination Claims and Legal Immunity for Administration
The U.S. Supreme Court reviewed cases this week involving police searches, lawsuits entangling top administration officials, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and habeas corpus review of a Tennessee murder conviction. In Cone v. Bell, the justices revealed “flashes of incredulity and...
Ensuring Access to Justice for Detainees in the 'War on Terror'
Just in time for the Supreme Court’s decision in Boumediene v. U.S., a panel of distinguished experts discussed Ensuring Access to Justice for Detainees in the ‘War on Terror’ at ACS’s 2008 National Convention.The panel focused on who should be detained and where, what...
Learning From Oregon's "Death With Dignity Act"
Residents in Washington state will decide in November whether to adopt a law that would allow the terminally ill to control the timing and manner of their death. The ballot measure in Washington mirrors Oregon’s “Death With Dignity Act.” In an Issue Brief distributed by the...
EPA Action Weakens Efforts To Limit Power Plant Emissions
A ruling from the Environmental Protection Agency may ease the way for the construction of more power plants. The Washington Post reports that the ruling from late yesterday will allow the construction of new power plants without technology to limit carbon dioxide emissions. Last year, the U.S....
Recent Articles
'Rising Political Star' Terrance Carroll Assumes Leadership of Colo. House of Representatives
Rep. Terrance Carroll (D-Denver) is the first African-American to be chosen speaker of Colorado’s House of Representatives. Carroll, a frequent ACS participant, is described by The Denver Post as a “rising political star” in the state. The Colorado legislature’s Senate is...
Study Shows Significant Racial Discrimination In Advertising Industry
A new study on the American advertising industry reveals major obstacles to advancement for African-American advertising professionals. The study by the research firm Bendick and Egan Economic Consultants for the Madison Avenue Project found that African-American advertising employees face...
Support For Death With Dignity Law Grows Among Medical Groups
Another major medical association has announced its support of laws like Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act. The American Public Health Association (APHA) has announced its new position that it “supports allowing a mentally competent, terminally ill adult to obtain prescriptions for...
