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.
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
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Unions serving Utah police officers, teachers, firefighters, transit workers and other public employees will be prohibited from negotiating on their behalf
Kenneth Walker is seeking immunity from prosecution under Kentucky’s “stand your ground” law, local news outlets reported
The lawsuit alleges a new state law allowing a November vote on abolishing the county police agency is unconstitutional
The suit alleges deputies used excessive force by shooting at teachers with airsoft guns during an active shooter drill
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
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