Tag Archives: United States Supreme Court

Obama Amps Up Illegal Immigration Lawlessness

June 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Yesterday the United States Supreme Court delivered a ruling on Arizona’s immigration law, aptly described by Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) as “a bit of a mixed bag.”Three-out-of-four provisions of the statute known as SB1070 were struck down, but the one requiring police officers to check the … read more »

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If the law is an ass… What are the courts and judges? (Part II)

May 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Tuesday, May 22, 2012 We insist that the Supreme Court’s ruling that the NPP’s Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey did no wrong in acquiring a state bungalow is appalling. It is disappointing and will go a long way … read more »

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Justice Kagan’s Ineligibility to Rule on ObamaCare

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

It is no secret that whatever ruling the United States Supreme Court reaches on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the decision will have monumental repercussions for the nation and the Obama administration. Critical to that ruling is … read more »

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Kenya’s Supreme Court Judges Sworn In

August 27, 2011 by benim

Judges for Kenya’s first ever Supreme Court have taken their oath of office in the country’s capital, Nairobi. President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga were among government officials attending Friday’s ceremony at the State House. The Supreme Court … read more »

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2 justices sworn in to Kenya’s first Supreme Court

June 20, 2011 by benim

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya for the first time on Monday saw two judges sworn in to the country’s Supreme Court, a new judicial body created as part of political reforms after the country’s 2007-08 political violence. The government was not … read more »

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Kenya gets its first supreme court

June 18, 2011 by benim

Nairobi – Kenya has set up its first supreme court, one of the reforms provided for in the new constitution adopted in August, the government announced on Friday. The court will have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine disputes relating … read more »

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