Tag: law
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Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee law restricting distribution of absentee ballot applications
Federal Court Upholds Tennessee’s Absentee Ballot Application Law In a recent ruling, a federal appeals court has upheld a Tennessee law that restricts the distribution of absentee ballot applications to election officials only. This legal challenge emerged as one of several during the COVID-19 pandemic, which questioned Tennessee’s restrictions on voting by mail. The law…
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Baltimore man charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing 23-year-old law enforcement officer
Youth-Involved Shootings Surge in Baltimore In a shocking turn of events, youth-involved shootings have seen a dramatic rise in Baltimore, Maryland. This concerning trend has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting law enforcement officials and leaders to address the issue. A tragic incident recently unfolded when 40-year-old Jewel Crowder was charged in connection with the…
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Arkansas school districts reject claims of violating a law over race, sexuality teachings
Arkansas School Districts Respond to Allegations of Violating State’s Ban on Certain Teaching Topics In recent news, the Pulaski County and Lakeside school districts in Arkansas are pushing back against claims that they violated the state’s ban on teaching specific subjects related to race and sexuality. These districts are making it clear that some of…
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South Carolina dentist fatally shot by law enforcement outside strip club
Dentist Fatally Shot Outside South Carolina Strip Club In a tragic incident, a dentist named Matthew Edward Healey, 57, was shot and killed by law enforcement early Friday morning outside The Trophy Club, a strip club in South Carolina. This unfortunate event unfolded following reports of Healey firing shots while carrying multiple guns in the…
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California law banning gun ads to minors blocked by federal appeals court
U.S. Appeals Court Blocks California Law Restricting Firearm Advertisements to Minors A U.S. appeals court has put the brakes on a California law aimed at limiting firearm and related product advertisements to minors. The court argued that this legislation is unlikely to have any meaningful impact on reducing gun violence or the proliferation of illegal…
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NC appeals court upholds law giving adults with child sexual abuse claims more time to seek damages
North Carolina Appeals Court Upholds Extension for Child Sexual Abuse Claims In a recent decision, a North Carolina appeals court has deemed a portion of the state law, granting adults with child sexual abuse claims an extended timeframe to pursue civil damages, to be constitutional. This decision by the divided panel of Court of Appeals…
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West Virginia governor wants lawmakers to revisit law allowing high school athletic transfers
West Virginia Governor Urges Reexamination of High School Sports Transfer Law In response to a string of lopsided football games at the start of the season, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is calling on state lawmakers to take another look at a recently passed law governing high school sports transfers. Last week, ten West Virginia…
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Minnesota begins process for issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants under new law
People living in Minnesota without legal immigration status can now begin the process of getting their driver’s license by making an appointment for their written driver’s test, state officials announced at a news conference Thursday. Around 81,000 people are expected to be eligible under the state’s new law — dubbed “Driver’s License for All.” They…
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Pennsylvania schools close as law enforcement continues manhunt for escaped killer
Pennsylvania Schools Closed as Manhunt for Convicted Killer Continues Several schools in Pennsylvania are closed today as authorities intensify the search for a convicted killer who escaped from Chester County prison. Danelo Souza Cavalcante, 34, managed to evade capture since his breakout last Thursday. Cavalcante, originally from Brazil, faces murder charges in both the United…