The justices seemed unconcerned by this prospect, and were most intent on stopping the federal courts from interfering in the operation of the streamlined deportation procedures included in the 1996 law.

ECONOMIST: Immigration

"CBI wishes to clarify that the above operation was strictly in accordance with procedures and there was no intention whatsoever to target any particular individual, " the statement added.

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The procedures are effective and in operation now.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

But already, these procedures have allowed many people too old or frail for an operation to get help for problems that otherwise would likely kill them.

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Eurocrats say they first want all 27 members of the European Union to adopt the same procedures for bank resolution and deposit guarantees (with arrangements for cross-border co-operation).

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne