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U.S. Justice Department sues Texas to halt new state law targeting illegal immigration

Senate Bill 4 allows Texas police to arrest immigrants who cross the border between ports of entry. The federal government says the law is unconstitutional.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 3, 2024

Brickbat: Union Dues

A new Illinois law makes it illegal to interfere with, obstruct, or impede a picket line, demonstration, or protest. It isn't clear if this can be used against counter protesters. Another new state law says that independent contractors count as "newly hired employees" under the Unemployment Insurance Act. And another…

Reason · Jan 2, 2024

Maine and Michigan Issue Rulings on Trump and Section 3 Disqualification

Maine's Secretary of State ruled that Trump is ineligible for the presidency. The Michigan Supreme Court refused to reconsider a lower court ruling allowing Trump to remain on the GOP primary ballot, because state law doesn't limit primary ballot access to allow only candidates eligible for the office they seek.

Reason · Dec 29, 2023

Texas Governor signs controversial bill, sparking legal battles and outcry

In a bold and controversial move, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a bill granting state law enforcement the power to arrest suspected illegal immigrants. ...

Top News · Dec 19, 2023

Three gun dealers sued by New Jersey attorney general, who says they violated state law

New Jersey’s attorney general has sued three firearms dealers, alleging that they ran afoul of state law by illegally storing weapons and trying to sell “ghost guns.”

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Grant Bihar the status of Special Category State, Nitish urges Amit Shah

Nitish Kumar urges Amit Shah to give Bihar Special Category State status; requests to include new State law on higher reservation in 9th Schedule of Constitution. Kumar also details funds to be spent in next 5 yrs in Bihar after caste-based survey. Shah says Central govt never had intention of…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

How a 2024 election questionnaire puts candidates in an awkward spot

A question posed by Equality Illinois brings to mind a state law that says legislators cannot promise action on a bill in exchange for a contribution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

Former ambassador and Republican politician sues to block Tennessee voting law

Former Ambassador to Poland and longtime Republican politician Victor Ashe is suing Tennessee election officials over a state law he claims is so vague that he could be prosecuted for voting in a Republican primary

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Staff reassigned at Florida school after allegations that transgender student played on girls' team

Dozens of students participated in a walkout at a South Florida high school, a day after their principal and four other staff members were removed from their positions as officials investigate allegations of a transgender student being allowed to play on a girls’ volleyball team, in violation of state law

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Chhattisgarh minister says SC ruling on assembly bills serves as guideline for all governors

RAIPUR: Amidst nine bills passed by the legislative assembly in Chhattisgarh awaiting the governor's assent, state Law and Legislative Affairs Minister Ravindra Choubey stated on Friday that the Supreme Court's decision in the Punjab case serves as a guideline for Governors across states.

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023