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.
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
The bill would prevent officers from pulling over motorists for reasons such as driving with an expired registration sticker, various equipment failures and driving without a seat belt
Cellphone carriers are now required to send first responders based on the location of the caller, rather than the nearest cell tower
Previously, the effort to require sprinkler retrofitting faced objections from building owners who said the fixes would be too expensive and would drive up rents.
States throughout the U.S. will be monitoring Ohio’s results because reducing nutrient pollution from farms has been a much bigger challenge than slowing it from sewage plants and factories.
According to a Johns Hopkins study, states that have implemented gun licensing laws on top of comprehensive background check requirements have seen promising drops in annual gun violence, including suicides
A group of high school students brought the idea to state Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, who worked with others in the General Assembly, including state Rep. Nick Smith D-Chicago, to pass it into law.
“We’ve tried it the NRA’s way for a decade. I think we need to try it a different way,” said Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue. If the law passes but doesn’t produce results “then we can re-evaluate.”
Proponents have argued there is a constitutional right to publish the blueprints for making guns on 3D printers, but critics counter that making them readily accessible online could lead to an increase in gun violence.
Lawyers for plaintiffs say people should file claims even if they’re not sure Purdue’s drugs were involved in their injuries.
“Super Tuesday has never really been March 3 for us,” said Pete Kavanaugh, an adviser for Joe Biden’s campaign. “In our minds and from a resource allocation perspective, Super Tuesday begins in early February.”
Registered voters will log in to an online portal using their name and date of birth to get access to their ballot.
“The simple fact is: Local governments cannot decide willy-nilly that if they don’t like a state law, they don’t have to enforce it.”
Human Rights Watch has published studies that found the pretrial release of defendants who pose no threat to public safety did not result in increased crimes or more missed court dates
“I’m a 50-year-old-black woman, and I tend to be middle of the road,” Dalhi Myers said. “I’m voting what I think is best for all of us, not just me. ... I’m not a left-wing liberal. I’m not even a left-wing Democrat. But I am a realist.”
State Rep. Chris Lee, chairman of the House judiciary committee, wants to examine how someone who was “clearly identified as having mental health issues” was able to accumulate weapons and ammunition.
The girl was one of those hustled into a classroom by Scott Beigle, a geography teacher and cross-country coach who was killed moments later right in front of her.
Republican Sen. Amanda Chase called supporters of the legislation “traitors.”
Before a packed house at Duke University on Sunday, Andrew Gillum, the former mayor of Tallahassee, argued that the best way to carry on Dr. King’s legacy is to make sure everyone can vote.
