Top Sri Lanka military official departs US unquestioned on rights abuse allegations
November 5, 2009
[JURIST] Sri Lanka's Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka [official profile] returned home [press release] Thursday without being questioned by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [official website] about alleged war crimes. Fonseka, a US permanent resident with a diplomatic passpo....... [more] 
Oklahoma judge finds broad abortion law unconstitutional
August 20, 2009
[JURIST] Oklahoma state court judge Vicki Robertson ruled Tuesday that a state law [SB 1878, DOC] requiring women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound within an hour of the procedure violates the Oklahoma Constitution [text]. Without reaching the validity the of the ultrasound requirement itsel....... [more]
Federal judge enjoins Oklahoma immigration law employer provisions
June 5, 2008
'[JURIST] The US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday blocking the enforcement of employer-related provisions of Oklahoma''s controversial immigration law. Judge Robin Cauthron concluded that it....... [more]
Oklahoma immigration law facing new court challenge
January 4, 2008
'[JURIST] Lawyers for an Oklahoma man filed a taxpayer lawsuit Thursday seeking to overturn a state immigration law as an alleged violation of the state constitution. The Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007 denies illegal immigrants....... [more]
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Oklahoma immigration law
October 23, 2007
'[JURIST] US District Judge James Payne of the Northern District of Oklahoma Monday dismissed a federal lawsuit which alleged that a recently approved state law limiting government privileges to illegal immigrants is unfair to all immigrants. The....... [more]
Hispanic group challenges Oklahoma immigration law
October 16, 2007
'[JURIST] An Hispanic advocacy group filed a federal suit Monday against Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, claiming that a recently approved state law limiting government privileges allowed illegal immigrants is....... [more]
Oklahoma adopts law barring public funds for abortions
May 24, 2007
'[JURIST] An Oklahoma bill barring the use of public funds to pay for abortions passed into law Thursday after the deadline for the governor''s veto expired at midnight Wednesday. The bill bars the use of public money to fund most abortions, but does....... [more]
Oklahoma governor signs immigration bill targeting illegals
May 9, 2007
'[JURIST] Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry Tuesday reluctantly signed a strict immigration reform bill meant to discourage illegal immigration. The Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007 denies illegal immigrants state identification, and....... [more]
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