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Ivy League Fraternity Banned After Initiation's Sexual Misconduct

Article on a fraternity being banned from Yale University for an incident of sexual harassment/assault.

New London Coast Guard Academy Investigated Amid Sexual Assault Claims

Article about an investigation at the Coast Guard Academy in New London due to allegations of sexual assault.

Police Union Takes Action After Sexual Harassment Claims Go Unheard

Article about a high ranking police captain in Connecticut and allegations of sexual harassment.

UCONN President Herbst Announces Strict Initiative Against Sexual Violence

Article on new measures being taken by the University of Connecticut to eliminate sexual harassment and assault.

New Bill Protects Connecticut's Unpaid Interns From Sexual Harassment

Blog post on new bill in Connecticut extending protections against sexual harassment in the workplace to unpaid interns.

Court Denies Officer Reinstatement Due to History of Sexual Harassment

Blog post about an officer denied reinstatement due to sexual harassment.

Harris County (Containing Houston, Texas) Opts Out of Section 287(g) Agreement

On February 22, 2017, just two days after Secretary Kelly issued the two DHS memorandums providing for the expansion of the use of section 287(g) agreements, Aaron Barker of Clich2Houston reported that Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez opted his department out of the section 287(g) program.

President Trump Nominates R. Alexander Acosta for Secretary of Labor

On February 16, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated R. Alexander Acosta for the position of Secretary of Labor. The announcement came after his original nominee, Andrew Puzder, withdrew his name from consideration for Secretary of Labor.

PA Court determines the extent of notices in Fracking cases as it applies to Water and Doctors

Required notices in Fracking cases as it applies to water districts and doctors

Overview of Scotus Nominee Neil Gorsuch's Background and Record

In this article, I will offer an overview of Judge Gorsuch's career and known positions, with an emphasis on issues that relate to the administration of the immigration laws.

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