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Apr 16 2024
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Supreme Court Sustains Idaho Transgender Bill of Attainder
It is hard to rationalize Idaho’s or any state’s compelling interest in criminalizing Transgender Treatment for Minors, legislation directed solely at a tiny minority group seeking medical intervention for identified and diagnosed conditions. Idaho’s legislation meets all of the tests for a Bill of Attainder and, as today’s NYT headline opines, “ Supreme Court Clears Way, for Now, for Idaho to
Daily KosApr 22 2024
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Supreme Court agrees to hear Biden admin appeal in ghost guns case
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case stemming from a disputed regulation of so-called "ghost guns."
The big picture: The Biden administration appealed a lower court ruling that invalidated its attempt to regulate the firearms, which are typically self-assembled and do not have serial numbers, making them difficult to trace.
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the
AxiosApr 22 2024
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As high court takes up landmark case, Mainers denounce criminalization of homelessness
Advocates and members of Maine's unhoused community rallied in Monument Square on April 22, 2024. (Evan Popp/ Maine Morning Star) As oral arguments got underway in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case involving the rights of unhoused people, over 70 people rallied at Monument Square in Portland on Monday to denounce the criminalization of homelessness. The case originates in the small city of
Yahoo NewsApr 22 2024
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Supreme Court sharply divided over enforcing municipal homeless camping ban
The Supreme Court appeared deeply at odds on Monday over a small city's ban on homeless people sleeping in public places, with emotional statements from the bench over society's competing civic responsibilities. It comes as jurisdictions across the nation – but especially in the West – struggle with a record double-digit surge in the homeless population. The current appeal comes from officials
Fox News (Online News)Apr 16 2024
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Early Addition: Donald Trump caught dozin' in court
Early Addition is a daily newsletter to guide you through New York City news, plus other tidbits from around the internet. Sign up here to get the full version in your inbox every weekday morning. Good Tuesday morning in New York City, where there are abandoned boats to crush. Here's what else is happening: • The State Assembly is blocking a law that would allow New York City to lower its
GothamistApr 22 2024
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Supreme Court weigh's city's ban on homeless camping, disregard of religious shelters
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case involving a city's ban on homeless camping on public property, a religious liberty law firm is urging the court to overturn a federal appeals court decision that excluded faith-based homeless shelters when counting available beds. On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson. The case centers
The Christian PostApr 16 2024
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'Scranton Joe' visits hometown as Trump languishes in court
US President Joe Biden will draw a stark contrast with Donald Trump on Tuesday when he visits his birthplace in Scranton, Pennsylvania — while his election rival is stuck in a New York courtroom. The 81-year-old has long traded on his blue-collar image as “Scranton Joe” to reach out to middle- and working-class voters, but his rally in a key battleground state in November’s election is even
Breitbart NewsApr 18 2024
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The Supreme Court just ruled that rights don’t really matter
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. On July 5, 2016, Baton Rouge, La., police officer Blane Salamoni pumped six shots into the back and chest of 37-year-old Sterling as Officer Howie Lake II held him down. Because Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry concluded that the officers “acted as reasonable
The GrioApr 20 2024
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US sailor found guilty at court martial on attempted espionage charges
A US sailor who served in Japan was found guilty on Friday at a general court martial for attempted espionage, failure to obey a lawful order and attempted violation of a lawful general order.
The sailor, Chief Petty Officer Bryce S. Pedicini, will be sentenced on May 7, according to a statement from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
“This guilty verdict holds Mr.
CNN (Online News)Apr 18 2024
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Supreme Court to decide if ban on homeless encampments is 'cruel and unusual'
Cities say the case has sweeping implications as homelessness soars. Supreme Court to decide if ban on homeless encampments is 'cruel and unusual' GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Just past the outfield fence of the local little league ballpark, homeless residents of this sleepy Oregon town erect tents to spend the night protected from cold and rain. “It’s public access, plain and simple,” said Brandon,
ABC News (Online)