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Getting a case dismissed because of government misconduct is rare, representing only a tiny fraction of the tens of thousands of prosecutions the Justice Department pursues every year. By that measure, Reddy Annappareddy beat the odds.

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'This Was a Colossal Screw-Up': A Close Look At A Case Dismissed For Misconduct

10:21am May 06, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Only a tiny fraction of federal prosecutions are thrown out because a judge finds evidence of government misconduct. Pharmacist Reddy Annappareddy's is one of them.

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Sandy Robson (left) and Crystal Hall rally for legislation for paid sick leave on April 11, 2016, in Annapolis, Md. Under a bill recently sent to Gov. Larry Hogan, businesses with 15 or more full-time employees would be required to allow workers to earn a

Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws

7:15am May 06, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Dozens of states and cities require businesses to offer paid sick leave. But some employers are looking for ways to pre-empt those requirements, including at the federal level.

Vice Media co-founder and conservative speaker Gavin McInnes reads a speech written by Ann Coulter to a crowd during a conservative rally in Berkeley, Calif., on April 27. Coulter canceled a planned appearance at the University of California, Berkeley, sa

States Consider Legislation To Protect Free Speech On Campus

8:31pm May 05, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

On college campuses across the country, there is a pattern of violence in response to provocative speakers. Now, states are considering a model bill to protect free speech on campus.

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A Statue for Our Harbor was published in 1881. It expressed the fear of Chinese immigrants, which led to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act 135 years ago.

As Chinese Exclusion Act Turns 135, Experts Point To Parallels Today

7:28pm May 05, 2017

by Kat Chow

The law limited Chinese immigration and barred them from becoming naturalized U.S. citizens.

National

Federal Judge Dismisses Health Care Fraud Case After Uncovering Prosecutor Misconduct

5:38pm May 05, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

A federal judge has dismissed a sweeping health care fraud case against a Maryland businessman after finding multiple instances of prosecutor misconduct. The defendant worries the prosecutor and FBI agent who targeted him are still on the job.

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After he received a C on a paper when he was 19, Gregory Watson went on a mission to get a constitutional amendment ratified.

The Bad Grade That Changed The U.S. Constitution

12:28pm May 05, 2017

by Matt Largey

The 27th Amendment had languished for nearly 200 years before a Texas student made passing it a personal cause. The amendment was ratified 25 years ago this weekend.

The executive order has drawn concern from liberal groups and praise from some religious groups.

Annotated: Trump's Executive Order On Religious Liberty

10:16pm May 04, 2017

by NPR Staff

The executive order has drawn concern from some for not going far enough. Here's what we know.

President Trump holds up a proclamation after signing it in the Rose Garden of the White House on Thursday. Trump said he was making it easier for churches and religious groups to take part in politics without risk of losing their tax-exempt status.

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On Religious Liberty, Trump's Executive Order Doesn't Match Rhetoric

8:26pm May 04, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

On Thursday, President Trump vowed to "take action" on religious liberty. But the executive order he signed instructed agencies to follow current laws and consider amending some regulations.

In California, failure to pay traffic fines can lead to suspension or loss of license, and even jail time for some.

How A Traffic Fine Can Lead To Jail Time In California

8:10pm May 04, 2017

by Leah Donnella

Traffic fines in California have an outsize effect on low-income drivers and minorities.

Citizen Scientist Challenges Math Behind Red Light Camera Tickets

4:37pm May 04, 2017

A man in Oregon is challenging the math behind red light camera tickets. Mats Järlström calculates that drivers who end up in an intersection when the light goes yellow can be trapped in a no-win dilemma, particularly if they are making a turn. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Aarian Marshall, who wrote about the case for Wired magazine.

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