Nathan Barankin
Nathan Barankin
behalf
We showed each person the declaration on their behalf and they all said they didn't say that.
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In fact, we're encouraged the Supreme Court has decided to set up an expedited briefing schedule by next Friday because it means the other side will have a chance to give their argument on an expedited schedule.
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Any type of crime with biological evidence is eligible for DNA matching. Blood happens to be a particularly common and good source of genetic evidence.
expect lawsuit
We expect that Morales' lawsuit will also be unsuccessful.
concerns current middle situation
concerns about the current situation in the Middle East.
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We're disappointed but not surprised. Everyone agrees this is a statute that affects First Amendment rights and these cases are subject to careful review by the courts. We believe the statute is narrowly crafted to restrict children's access to uniquely explicit materials and that is justified by the Constitution.
carried safely
We think that under this protocol, the executions will be carried out as they have been, safely and humanely, but even faster.
comply division informed issue tribal tribes
This issue arose when tribes informed the division that under their interpretation of tribal sovereignty, they did not need to comply with the state's certification program.
changes law lost shifting sort staff
So the law was sort of like shifting sands. . . . Then there were staff changes and it just kind of got lost in the shuffle.
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Any temporary victory the state would gain, if it were in our favor, would quickly disappear for years if we don't do it right the first time.
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The state has won preliminary rounds to clear up the sale of the bonds but appeals are pending.
label law tested
I don't know that it's ever been tested in court, but the law does label it a crime.
concerns inmates prior rendered state
One of the concerns the state had about prior executions is that inmates were rendered too unconscious.
gambling laws written
Many of California's gambling laws were written in the 19th Century, and some of them need to be modernized.