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Crime, Law and Justice

Minnesota judge allows 'necessity defense' in pipeline case

The judge's decision enables the protesters to present evidence that the threat of climate change from Canadian tar sands crude is so imminent that they were justified in trying to shut down two Enbridge Energy oil pipelines last year.
by The Associated Press

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Federal judge in Hawaii blocks Trump's third attempt at travel ban

Federal judge in Hawaii blocks Trump's third attempt at travel ban

President Trump's third executive order restricting travel from some countries to the U.S. was to go into effect on Wednesday. Like two previous efforts, it was swiftly challenged in several courts.
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Flood of 'Me Too' brings attention to sexual harassment and assault

Two words are probably showing up on your social media feed: "Me too." It started Sunday after actress Alyssa Milano asked people on Twitter to reply "me too" if they've been sexually harassed or assaulted.
by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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Justices to hear government's email dispute with Microsoft

Justices to hear government's email dispute with Microsoft

The case is among several legal clashes that Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft and other technology companies have had with the government over questions of digital privacy and authorities' need for information to combat crime and extremism.
by The Associated Press

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