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Decisions in Criminal Matters, Including Enhanced Sentence for Crime of Violence
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In US v. Dunson, No. 08-1691, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's imposition of a 110-month sentence upon a defendant for his...
Denial of Sri Lankan Couple's Application for Asylum & Related Relief
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Raghunathan v. Holder, No. 08-2475, concerned a Sri Lankan couple's petition for review of the BIA's denial of their motion for reconsideration of an IJ's...
Decisions in Immigration, Civil Rights, Criminal and Insurance Matters
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In Chen v. Holder, No. 08-2836, the Seventh Circuit dealt with the BIA's affirmance of Immigration Judge's denial of a Chinese national's application for...
No Violation of Confrontation Clause in Drug Conviction
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In US v. Linzy, No. 09-2046, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to a conviction for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute...
Conviction of American Citizen of Being Iraqi Agent Upheld, Plus Administrative, Civil, and Criminal Matters
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Dexia Credit Local v. Rogan, No.08-3500, concerned a challenge to the district court's grant of a preliminary injunction barring defendant's wife from...
Former Correctional Officers' Suits For Termination and Prosecution
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Swearnigen-El v. Cook County Sheriff's Dep't, No. 09-2709, and Egonmwan v. Cook County Sheriff's Dep't, No. 09-2764, each involved a plaintiff's suit...
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