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White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Indicted on Conspiracy, Obstruction, and Perjury Charges Related to Trial Conduct
By Ellen Podgor
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Convertino was indicted on conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury charges related to his conduct as lead trial counsel in the so-called "Detroit Terrorism Trial"…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Oral Argument in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
Here is a press release from the Supreme Court:http://www.supremecourtus.gov/publicinfo/press/pr_03-21-06.htmlThe Supreme Court will release the audio recording of oral argument in the following case on an expedited basis: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld,…
ImmigrationProf Blog
US Settles 9/11 Lawsuit
The federal government has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by an Egyptian who was among dozens of Muslim men swept up in the New York area…
ImmigrationProf Blog
From the Border Report #11
The border tour ended with a meeting on Tuesday morning with a meeting with the deputy chief of the local Border Patrol in the El Paso sector. He reiterated that…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Lodi terrorism trial commences
Jury selection began today in the case involving terrorism charges against a father and son from Lodi, CA. The men, Umer Hayat, 47, and Hamid Hayat, 23, are among five…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Gearing up the Moussaoui trial
Main February 4, 2006Gearing up the Moussaoui trialAnyone interested in gearing up for the Monday start of the sentencing trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person charged in the United…
ImmigrationProf Blog
A Justified Rant on Immigration Fibs
http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2006/01/hyping-fear-as-texas-congressmen-tell.html Over the years I've reluctantly come to agree with Nietzche's assertion that conviction is a greater enemy to truth than lies. But lies don't help. I'm already sick of…
ImmigrationProf Blog
LA Cardinal on House Immigration Enforcement Bill
During his homily at the 25th annual Migration Day Mass on Jan. 14, Cardinal Roger Mahony warned of new "vicious" assaults on immigrants, which have been solidified in the new…
ImmigrationProf Blog
The “War on Terror” Continues, or Excederin Headache Number One Million and One
Translator's terrorism conviction raises legal concerns: Prosecutors don't consider American Muslim a violent threat; still, he faces 20 years in prison for translating a letter.By Michael Powell, Michelle GarciaTHE WASHINGTON…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Fifth Circuit on appeal waivers and terrorist enhancement
Main December 28, 2005Fifth Circuit on appeal waivers and terrorist enhancementIt seems that December is a month for notable circuit court discussions of appeal waivers (see here and here) and…