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7th Circuit Digest

Apr 22, 2019

Immigration – Removal Order

Rafael Giovanni Herrera-Garcia seeks to avoid removal to El Salvador because he says that he will be tortured by gangs or corrupt government authorities if he is forced to return there.

Apr 15, 2019

Statutory Interpretation – Establishment Clause

Since the Founders crafted the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment, courts have grappled with the “play in the joints” between them.

Apr 15, 2019

2nd Amendment Violation

Rickey I. Kanter pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1341.

Apr 15, 2019

Breach of Contract

Kreg Therapeutics, Inc., a medical‐ supply company, contracted with VitalGo, Inc., maker of the Total Lift Bed® (or the “bed”), for exclusive distribution rights in several markets.

Apr 15, 2019

Estate – Bankruptcy

An application for relief under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code transfers most of a debtor’s assets to the newly formed bankruptcy estate.

Apr 15, 2019

Statutory Interpretation

In Indiana “[a] person who intentionally acquires, receives, sells, or transfers fetal tissue commits unlawful transfer of fetal tissue, a Level 5 felony.”

Apr 15, 2019

Time-barred

The Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) requires sex offenders to register with the police.

Apr 15, 2019

Sentencing Guidelines

A grand jury indicted Maurice Walker on one count of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).

Apr 8, 2019

Jury Instructions

Tony Sansone, who is confined to a wheelchair, needs a parking place with room to deploy his van’s wheelchair ramp.

Apr 8, 2019

Sentencing Guidelines

In 2017 Steve Briggins was convicted of robbing multiple banks over several months.

Apr 8, 2019

Sentencing Guidelines

Jesus Salgado pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin.

Apr 8, 2019

Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

William and Nancy Liebhart together own three houses on the same block in Watertown, Wisconsin.

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