Legal
Legal matters are a core focus for local and state government agencies, encompassing the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws and regulations that govern public affairs. Legal frameworks ensure that government actions are consistent with the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights. Though by no means a perfect system – enforcement inequities continue to make the headlines – local leaders strive to create laws that work fairly for all.
San Francisco Police Department leaders and city officials expect to launch the task force in the spring of 2024 to investigate opioid deaths and illicit drug operations as potential homicide cases
The court’s opinion cited developmental differences between adults and children and their differing capacities for rehabilitation
The letter asks that the DOJ “devote any resources necessary to protect the rights of individuals in confinement” into the Fulton Jail and correctional institutions nationwide
Unions argued that posting unproven or false complaints could sully officers’ reputations and compromise their safety
Pittsburgh announced a new pilot program this week that aims to keep low-level offenders out of the criminal justice system
The water regulation changes, finalized last week, will limit states’ reviews of natural gas and oil pipelines and other projects impacting waterways
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum also announced she is suing the federal law enforcement agencies involved for violating Oregonians’ civil rights
The 36th District Court on Thursday lengthened the prohibition on evictions in the city through Aug. 15
The settlement will go to the families of 32 of the 36 who died in the 2016 blaze as well as one severely injured survivor
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the suit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and members of the city council Thursday
Several mayors said Thursday they will not rescind their local mask orders, and will go to court to defend them if necessary
Southern Poverty Law Center announces $30M investment in voter registration and mobilization efforts
Voter outreach organizations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi are eligible for support
Gov. Brian Kemp has now explicitly suspended mask mandates put in place by local governments via executive order
A look at the rift between Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over COVID, protests
“Unite Norman” is upset with the council over its decision to reallocate 3.6% of the police department’s annual budget to community development programs
Greenwood Village stated the town would in all cases defend any police officer in any suit or proceeding brought under Senate Bill 217
The bill covers businesses of all kinds and individuals, and provides immunity for COVID-related claims except in instances of gross negligence
Five states and the District of Columbia allege the department unlawfully interpreted the CARES Act to divert funding from low-income public schools to private ones regardless of need
According to court documents filed Sunday, Taylor was caught up in a plot to speed up the city’s “Vision Russell” redevelopment initiative
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