Judiciary articles
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McConnell’s ‘force of will’ shaped the federal judiciary
The most glowing admirers and fiercest detractors of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) agree on one thing — his ability to move the federal judiciary in a more conservative direction. McConnell is set to step down from his leadership post after the November elections, capping a record 18 years as party leader, six heading […]
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Iran’s judiciary confirms dissident rapper sentenced to death for role in protests
Court says sentence could be commuted; Toomaj Salehi's lawyer announced verdict Wednesday, 18 months after client jailed over protests in wake of morality police detainee's killing
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US House Judiciary Committee chair seeks details from ATF on airport director shooting
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is asking the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to provide answers about the fatal raid at the home of the Little Rock airport director last month. Republican Rep. Jim Jordan on Monday requested the documents