Color (law) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Color of law refers to an appearance of legal power to act but which may operate in violation of law. For example, though a police officer acts with the "color of law" authority to arrest someone, if such an arrest is made without probable cause the arrest may actually be in violation of law. In other words, just because something is done with the "color of law", that does not mean that the action was lawful. When police act outside their lawful authority and violate the civil rights of a citizen, the FBI is tasked with investigating. [2]
The Supreme Court has interpreted the United States Constitution to construct laws regulating the actions of the law enforcement community. Under "color of law", it is a crime for one or more persons using power given to him or her by a governmental agency (local, state or federal), to willfully deprive or conspire to deprive another person of any right protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Enforcement of "color of law" does not require that any racial, religious, or other discriminatory motive existed. Criminal acts under color of law include acts within and beyond the bounds or limits of lawful authority. Off-duty conduct may also be covered if official status is asserted in some manner. Color of law may include forced vaccinations for school aged children under threat of expulsion or placing the child's parents under arrest where no law exists to do so. Color of law may include public officials and non-governmental employees who are not law enforcement officers such as judges, prosecutors, and private security guards.[3] Furthermore, in many states it is unlawful to falsely impersonate a police officer, a federal officer or employee, or any other public official or to use equipment used by law enforcement officers, such as flashing lights or a fake police badge. "Possession of a firearm also can enhance the penalty for false impersonation of a police officer."[4]
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Shy children now candidates for dangerous psychiatric drugs
Shy children now candidates for dangerous psychiatric drugs:
(NaturalNews) New guidelines for mental illness turn shyness in children from a personality trait into a mental disorder that warrants drug treatment. Drug companies already target children, who fidget too much in class or have trouble concentrating on their homework, with stimulant drugs for treating attention deficit disorder. Now children who sit too quietly or are more withdrawn than their peers will also be targeted with medication for social anxiety disorder or depression.
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(NaturalNews) New guidelines for mental illness turn shyness in children from a personality trait into a mental disorder that warrants drug treatment. Drug companies already target children, who fidget too much in class or have trouble concentrating on their homework, with stimulant drugs for treating attention deficit disorder. Now children who sit too quietly or are more withdrawn than their peers will also be targeted with medication for social anxiety disorder or depression.
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Judge Denny Chin of Federal Court Discusses Sentencing
Judge Denny Chin of Federal Court Discusses Sentencing - NYTimes.com:
ON Feb. 2, 2004, Marlo Kidd awaited sentencing before Judge Denny Chin of Federal District Court in Manhattan. She had pleaded guilty to acting as a lookout for two masked gunmen who had robbed a bank in Yonkers, and under federal sentencing guidelines, she faced a prison term of up to six years.
ON Feb. 2, 2004, Marlo Kidd awaited sentencing before Judge Denny Chin of Federal District Court in Manhattan. She had pleaded guilty to acting as a lookout for two masked gunmen who had robbed a bank in Yonkers, and under federal sentencing guidelines, she faced a prison term of up to six years.
Ex-foster child awaits ruling on state help
Ex-foster child awaits ruling on state help | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com:
LEXINGTON, KY. — In and out of foster homes since age 6, Clairessa Johnson said she was ready to leave state care last year after she turned 18.
LEXINGTON, KY. — In and out of foster homes since age 6, Clairessa Johnson said she was ready to leave state care last year after she turned 18.
Wash. paying $4.6 million to abused children
Wash. paying $4.6 million to abused children - AP State News - MyNorthwest.com:
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state would pay $4.6 million to two children who were abused by their father and stepmother in Carnation under a tentative settlement.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state would pay $4.6 million to two children who were abused by their father and stepmother in Carnation under a tentative settlement.
DES chief promises changes to system for CPS complaints
DES chief promises changes to system for CPS complaints - East Valley Tribune: East Valley Local News:
Conceding there have been several recent "high profile'' deaths and near deaths of children, the director of the Department of Economic Security promised Friday to make changes in how complaints are handled.
Conceding there have been several recent "high profile'' deaths and near deaths of children, the director of the Department of Economic Security promised Friday to make changes in how complaints are handled.
Horseheads woman files lawsuit against county
Horseheads woman files lawsuit against county
2008 search of her home at heart of civil case
A Horseheads woman who said her rights were violated in an illegal search of her home, has added Chemung County to a lawsuit seeking millions in damages.
2008 search of her home at heart of civil case
A Horseheads woman who said her rights were violated in an illegal search of her home, has added Chemung County to a lawsuit seeking millions in damages.
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