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.
A new survey of likely voters finds broad bipartisan support for solutions addressing homelessness
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
Jails in the study saw lower death rates without adding staff, changing providers or upgrading equipment
The court invalidated parts of the law where it encompasses speech tending to “encourage” or “promote” a riot
It’s the first case brought against an officer since Washington voters in 2018 made it easier to prosecute police for using deadly force
The lawsuit alleges Elijah McClain was unlawfully stopped on the street and that officers later sought to justify their treatment of him
This comes after a British media company, The Daily Mail, released part of the videos August 3
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A federal judge had halted the release of disciplinary records online last week after unions sued
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
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