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Aug 26 2024
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Court overturns Missouri law banning police from enforcing gun laws
A federal court overturned a Missouri law this week banning police from enforcing some gun laws in the state. On Monday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a Missouri law saying that it violated the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution, which says that federal law trumps state law. "A State cannot invalidate federal law to itself,"
NewsweekSep 08 2024
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Trump vows to prosecute those involved in 'unscrupulous behavior' this election
With just days to go before his first and likely only debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump posted a warning on his social media site threatening to jail those “involved in unscrupulous behavior” this election, which he said would be under intense scrutiny. “WHEN I WIN, those people that CHEATED will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law, which
FortuneJun 30 2024
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New Georgia laws cover teacher pay raises, tax cuts and elections
At least 125 bills will carry the force of law starting July 1, according to a summary by the House Budget & Research Office. Other bills became active upon Kemp’s signature, and some required more preparation before they go on the books Jan. 1. Here’s a look at some of the laws taking effect Monday: Georgia state government spending was set at $36.1 billion for the fiscal year beginning
Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionSep 13 2024
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Judge tosses 3 counts in Trump election case
ATLANTA -- The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others on Thursday tossed out three counts in the indictment -- including two counts brought against the former president -- saying that they lie beyond the state's jurisdiction. The case against Trump and others who are appealing an order allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteJul 09 2024
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Escambia hires private law firm to defend elections supervisor over disqualifying candidate
Escambia County hired a pricey, specialized law firm at the request of Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender to defend him and his office against a lawsuit filed by would-be candidate Bruce Childers who was disqualified from running. Now, the county attorney is seeking approval from the board of county commissioners for hiring the firm and footing the legal bill. The firm has not submitted an
Pensacola News JournalSep 07 2024
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MAGA Election Lawyers’ Strategy for Stop the Steal 2024
The 2024 election is already underway, with some states already sending out ballots for mail-in voting. But as democrats are basking in the waning glow of their brat summer, the republican party spent the summer on a “protect the vote” tour, spearheaded by RNC co-chair and DJT daughter-in-law Lara Trump. It’s a pretty clever step — from “Stop the Steal” to “Protect the Vote” — and it’s just
SlateSep 12 2024
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DeSantis’ tenure review law puts Florida professors on notice
“Governor DeSantis expects universities to focus on pursuing truth and preparing students to be citizens of this republic. Professors who exceed expectations should be proud of their contributions,” DeSantis spokesperson Jeremy Redfern said in a statement. “However, there must also be accountability to ensure that professors at universities continue to perform and contribute to their
PoliticoSep 09 2024
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Florida immigration law hurting agriculture industry: Report
A newly implemented Florida law is taking a grave toll on the state’s agriculture industry due to the steep penalties it has imposed on farmers who hire illegal immigrants, according to a new report. Farmers in Florida cannot staff jobs, and if nothing changes, consumers will feel the effects in stores in the coming months and years, according to a CBS News “60 Minutes” report. Gov. Ron
Washington ExaminerSep 05 2024
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‘The law needs to catch up’: Secret recordings by police before Mass. high court in test of wiretap law
But now, those recordings — made with a department-issued phone app called Callyo — are at the center of a case before the state’s highest court, which must weigh the scope of Massachusetts’ 1968 wiretap law in an era of rapidly emerging technology , when video recordings from police bodycams, personal cellphones and private security devices have become commonplace. The suspect, Thanh Du of
The Boston GlobeSep 12 2024
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Epsom deaths: Change to gun licensing laws sought by MP
Emma Pattison and her daughter, Lettie, were killed in February last year A Surrey MP has written to the home and health secretaries seeking changes to gun licensing laws following the deaths of the Epsom College headteacher and her daughter. George Pattison shot Emma Pattison and their seven-year-old daughter, Lettie, in February last year. A coroner's report highlighted loopholes in
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