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Civil misbehavior can land even non-Indians in Pokagons' tribal court
South Bend TribuneDOWAGIAC -- A Stevensville man recently sat before a judge in court, entered a guilty plea and agreed to pay a fine to settle a ticket. Only he wasn't in a county courtroom governed by state law. Instead, he was in a hall of justice established by the...Tags: Civil Rights, Prosecution, Lawyers, Fines, Stevensville
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'I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs
It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs — or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist. The latest...Tags: Civil Rights, Philosophy, Elections, Science and Technology, Racism
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Hearing ends in retrial bid in IU student's death
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — It will likely be months before a judge rules on whether to order a retrial for the man convicted of killing an Indiana University student who disappeared during a 2000 bike ride. A Morgan County judge gave prosecutors...
Tags: Indiana University, Judges, Murder, Justice System, Prosecution
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Senate panel approves immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly...
Tags: Elections, Ted Cruz, Patrick Leahy, Washington, DC, Chuck Grassley
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Panelists at IUSB discussion recall the rioting of 1967
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- Charlotte Pfeifer was a 20-year-old wife and mother when she watched part of the city burn. Pfeifer, a former member of the South Bend Common Council, on Thursday recalled her memories of civil rights unrest in South Bend in 1967, when...Tags: Civil Rights, Indiana University South Bend, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Shootings, Riots
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Dems, GOP raise concerns over subpoenas to AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns about the Justice Department's gathering of phone records at The Associated Press. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., chairman...Tags: Government, Civil Rights, Parties and Movements, Sports, Media Industry
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Obama says IRS commissioner has resigned amid scandal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party...Tags: IRS Tea Party Nonprofit Application Scandal (2013), Civil Rights, Parties and Movements, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Congress
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Goshen stands by school's 'Redskins' nickname
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — An Elkhart County high school's nickname isn't likely to change anytime soon despite efforts around the country to bar its use. Goshen High School has used the Redskins nickname for nine decades. City Council President Jim...
Tags: Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Crime, Law and Justice
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IUSB employees urge purchase of former natatorium
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- Some Indiana University South Bend employees are urging Chancellor Una Mae Reck to seek the purchase of the city's former natatorium, which houses IUSB's Civil Rights Heritage Center. The university currently leases the historic building at...Tags: Civil Rights, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Heritage Foundation, Employees, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Elkhart sheriff won't enforce future gun laws
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — The Elkhart County sheriff told gun rights supporters at a weekend rally that he won't enforce any future laws that infringe on the public's right to bear arms. Sheriff Bradley Rogers told about 200 people, many of whom held...Tags: Republican Party, Civil Rights, Jackie Walorski, U.S. Congress, Interior Policy
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A risk including gay partners in immigration bill?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated at being left out of an immigration overhaul, gay rights groups are pushing to adjust a bipartisan Senate bill to include gay couples. But Democrats are treading carefully, wary of adding another divisive issue that...Tags: Civil Rights, Parties and Movements, Al Franken, Elections, John Hoeven
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Lawmaker seeks to limit FOIA release of 911 calls
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prompted by a high-profile case of an attack on a suburban Detroit family, a Michigan lawmaker has introduced a bill aimed at limiting the release of 911 recordings requested under the state's Freedom of Information Act....
Tags: Government, Civil Rights, Freedom of Information Laws, Politics, National Government
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