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SCOTUS to Hear ‘Motor Voter’ Case. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday, March 18, in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA), Inc., a case brought by the state of Arizona challenging the primacy of the federal National Voter Registration Act (NVRA or the “motor voter” bill) in regulating federal elections.

• BACKGROUNDER: Arizona v. ITCA
• STORIES OF PROPOSITION 200’S IMPACT: Arizona v. ITCA

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Japan Honors Floyd Mori. The Leadership Conference this week was proud to see Shiro Floyd Mori, former national executive director and former national president of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette from the government of Japan. The honor is in recognition for Mori’s work improving the lives of Japanese Americans, including his work with The Leadership Conference during his years leading JACL.

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In the News

• Maryland will be 18th state to ban death penalty – USA Today – 3/15/13

• Once a Battlefront, Arizona Border Quiets – The New York Times – 3/15/2013

• Senate group considers large reduction in family visas as part of immigration deal – The Washington Post – 3/14/13

• A Universal Right to Vote – The New York Times – 3/12/13

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