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Judge Keeps South Carolina Immigration Law on Hold after Arizona Ruling

A South Carolina federal Judge who previously blocked parts of a South Carolina law tracking down undocumented immigrants, said on Monday that the law would remain on hold until an appeals court ruled on the case. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel … Continue reading

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Appeals Court: Denying Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Couples is Unconstitutional

On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional as its definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman only, discriminates against gay couples. The appeals … Continue reading

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