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Justiceline: July 20, 2012

Welcome to Justiceline, ThinkProgress Justice’s morning round-up of the latest legal news and developments. Remember to follow us on Twitter at @TPJustice

  • A federal grand jury is investigating New York Republican Rep. Michael Grimm for problems with fundraising during his 2010 campaign, including alleged illegal campaign contributions and embezzling money.
  • The French Supreme Court has ruled that Google must censor phrases, like “torrent” and “RapidShare,” that could be related to piracy in searches.
  • Portland’s Naked Traveler, who stripped at Portland International Airport to protest security screenings, was, according to a judge, exercising his right to free speech.
  • Scam artists are now using the Affordable Care Act as a ploy to steal bank information and credit card and Social Security number.
  • Fifty immigration law professors have signed an amicus brief supporting Sergio Garcia, an undocumented immigrant seeking admission to the State Bar of California.

Alex Brown

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