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Nov 13 2023
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U.S. Supreme Court issues new code of conduct amid scrutiny over Clarence Thomas scandals
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday issued its first-ever written code of conduct, a dramatic sign of the rising pressure for reforms stemming from scandals involving lavish gifts from benefactors to Justice Clarence Thomas and other justices. Although there was enforcement mechanism mentioned, the new code signed by all nine judges suggests Chief Justice John Roberts is sensitive to jarring
New York Daily NewsOct 11 2023
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Fayetteville police officer accused of drugs conspiracy makes first court appearance
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Fayetteville police officer arrested in connection with illegal drug activity made his first court appearance Wednesday at the Cumberland County Detention Center. According to his arrest warrant, Izreal Gear-Johnson, 23, is facing a felony charge for conspiring to manufacture and distribute marijuana from a Fayetteville apartment with an associate. However,
ABC 11 WTVDOct 11 2023
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Supreme Court skeptical of South Carolina racial gerrymandering claims in Mace's district
The Supreme Court raised concerns during oral arguments Wednesday that a civil rights group had no direct evidence that racial discrimination occurred in South Carolina’s recent redistricting process, signaling the court could overturn a lower court's decision that had favored the group. The skepticism from the justices came as they listened to arguments in Alexander v. South Carolina State
Washington ExaminerMar 07 2024
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs into law bill to protect Alabama IVF services
Alabama lawmakers gave final passage Wednesday night to a bill intended to give legal protection to in vitro fertilization clinics after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling caused some to pause services.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced shortly after that she had signed the bill into law.
Lawmakers have scrambled to provide immunity that would allow clinics to resume services after the court
AL.comMar 11 2024
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Founder responds to Judge halt of Texas AG's attempt to close Annunciation House
A judge ruled to put a hold on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's effort to shut down the non-profit migrant and refugee organization, Annunciation House. On March 7, Judge Francisco Dominguez of the 205th judicial court, heard deliberations from both sides in the case of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton v. Annunciation House after claims of facilitating illegal entry into the U.S., human
KFOX 14Mar 11 2024
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Annunciation House founder responds after Judge's ruling to halt AG Paxton's efforts
A judge ruled to put a hold on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's effort to shut down the non-profit migrant and refugee organization Annunciation House. On March 7, Judge Francisco Dominguez of the 205th judicial court, heard deliberations from both sides in the case of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton v. Annunciation House after claims of facilitating illegal entry into the U.S., human
CBS 4 KDBCMar 06 2024
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SCOTUS blocks Texas immigration deportation law from going into effect — but only until March 13
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the enactment of Texas Senate Bill 4, a controversial piece of legislation that will give state police the ability to arrest and deport people suspected of unlawfully crossing from Mexico. The legislation was signed into law in December by Gov. Greg Abbott and was expected to take effect on March 5 but was blocked for a few days before the court took up the
The OregonianMar 12 2024
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Brawl ruins great game in SEC women’s final
It might be remembered as the Southeastern Conference Championship Brawl. With 2:08 remaining in Sunday's championship game of the SEC Women's Tournament, South Carolina freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley stripped the ball from LSU sophomore Flau'jae Johnson, who grabbed her as she started up the court for an intentional foul. After the foul was called, South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins approached
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteApr 21 2022
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DOJ to appeal ruling striking down mask mandate after CDC gives OK
The Justice Department filed a notice Wednesday that it will appeal a Florida federal judge’s order striking down the long-running rule that forced plane and train passengers to wear masks.
The notice of appeal was filed in Tampa federal court at the behest of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ending 48 hours of uncertainty after federal officials stopped enforcing the
New York Post (News)Nov 21 2023
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Green Bay rally demands electoral maps get redrawn as maps undergo questioning at state Supreme Court
GREEN BAY - About 45 people joined a rally in Green Bay to protest the state's current legislative district maps while the state Supreme Court heard arguments in a case whose outcome could change how the maps are drawn. The rally was one of four across the state led by the Fair Maps Coalition to bring attention to the case brought straight to the state Supreme Court. The court heard three
Green Bay Press-Gazette