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Bihar: 'Complete registration of all temples and mutts by July 15'

PATNA: The state law department has asked all the district magistrates (DMs) to ensure the registration of all temples and mutts by July 15 this year, failing which the state government would initiate necessary administrative steps.

The Times of India

California repeals anti-loitering law that sparked debate over decriminalizing sex work

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a controversial bill to repeal a provision of state law that bans loitering for the intent to sell sex — a proposal that deeply divided Democrats in the Legislature and pitted transgender rights activists against advocates to stop human trafficking.

Los Angeles Times

Florida judge blocks state law banning abortion at 15 weeks of pregnancy

The decision comes with a wave of state-level lawsuits to block ‘trigger’ bans and anti-abortion laws after Supreme Court guts constitutional right to abortion

The Independent UK

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Texas abortion groups file last-ditch suit to hold off ban for a bit longer

Texas abortion providers and abortion funds ceased operations in the state on Friday for fear of being criminally charged under state laws that pre-date Roe v. Wade.

The Texas Tribune

Religious schools may steer clear of tuition despite ruling

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey says religious schools seeking to take advantage of a state tuition program must abide by state law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

The Independent UK

States with strict gun-permitting laws consider next steps

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a New York state law that had restricted who could obtain a permit to carry a gun in public

The Independent UK

Uber, Lyft Drivers File Antitrust Case Against Ride Hailing Companies

A group of Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft, Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT) drivers slapped an antitrust lawsuit on the companies for unfairly controlling passenger fares. The drivers claimed that lower consumer fares would provide them with "the most competitive compensation." The suit adds that companies hurt driver earnings by charging higher fares to the customers. The lawsuit…

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Long ago, Texans weren’t allowed to own pistols without a judge’s approval

Texans might be surprised to know state law once prohibited a person from purchasing a pistol without a “certificate of good character” from a judge.

Tribune News Service

Missouri law undercuts domestic violence ‘boyfriend’ fix in US Senate deal on guns

The bipartisan gun deal in the U.S. Senate announced on Sunday — and supported by Missouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt — would close the “boyfriend loophole” in federal law that allows some individuals convicted of domestic violence to have guns if their victim is a dating partner instead of a…

Tribune News Service

Feds withhold $1.2M as Florida refuses to enforce COVID vaccine rule for health care workers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.— As Gov. Ron DeSantis fights COVID-19 vaccination passports and mandates — most recently by threatening the Special Olympics with a $27.5 million fine — there’s one mandate he can’t stop.

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US Top Court To Decide On Bayer's Roundup Weedkiller Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court will likely reveal its decision over offering a clean chit to Bayer A.G.'s (OTC:BAYZF) Roundup weedkiller, Reuters reports. Bayer sought the review of an appeals court that sustained $25 million in damages awarded to a user of glyphosate-based weedkiller Roundup, who blamed his cancer on the product. Bayer urged…

Benzinga

Whole Foods shoppers sue Amazon following end of free delivery for Prime members

Amazon could be facing two legal challenges from shoppers who say the company misled them and violated state law when it ended free delivery from Whole Foods Market for Prime members.

Tribune News Service

Colorado lawmakers who voted in favor of abortion bill should not take Communion, Catholic bishops say

DENVER — The Colorado Catholic Conference representing Colorado bishops sent a letter to state lawmakers who voted for an abortion bill asking them to voluntarily not take Communion until they publicly repent and receive forgiveness through confession.

The Denver Post

Colorado lawmakers who voted for abortion bill should not take communion, Catholic bishops say

DENVER — The Colorado Catholic Conference representing Colorado bishops sent a letter to state lawmakers who voted for an abortion bill to voluntarily not take communion until they publicly repent and receive forgiveness through confession.

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Colorado lawmakers who voted for abortion bill should not take communion, Catholic bishops say

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Denver’s new affordable housing era: Income-restricted housing will now be mandated in large developments

A Colorado state law passed last year opened the door for cities and towns in Colorado to require developers to contribute to affordable housing and combat the state’s housing crisis. After researching, drafting, gathering feedback and tweaking a policy over the course of more than two years, Denver was the…

Tribune News Service

GOP-led Legislature to step in as defendant in high-profile Michigan abortion lawsuit

LANSING, Mich. — The Republican-led state Legislature plans to step in as the defendant in a case challenging the constitutionality of Michigan's abortion ban after Attorney General Dana Nessel said neither she nor anyone in her office would defend the state law.

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Democratic crossover voting brings call to close Georgia’s primaries

ATLANTA — Since tens of thousands of Democrats crossed party lines in Georgia’s primary, some Republicans are proposing a state law to restrict future primaries to voters who register as party members.

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Detroit, Not Again: Another Lawsuit Threatens Motown's Long-Awaited Cannabis Ordinance

Less than a month after a lawsuit challenged Detroit's revised recreational marijuana ordinance, another lawsuit against the city was filed Friday, arguing that the measure violates state law.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Protesting at justices’ homes: A violation of federal and state law

It’s easy to take for granted one of our country’s greatest strengths: a legal system in which we settle our disputes peacefully in court. We do this without the type of violence, intimidation and threats against judges that occur in too many other countries.

The Independent UK

Uvalde school police chief says he’s still cooperating

The school district police chief who served as on-site commander during last week’s deadly shooting in Uvalde says he’s talking daily with investigators, contradicting claims from state law enforcement that he’s stopped cooperating

Tribune News Service

Poll finds Floridians divided over new ‘parental rights,’ ‘don’t say gay’ law

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Floridians are roughly evenly divided over the new state law restricting lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity, according to results of a Florida Atlantic University poll.

Los Angeles Times

As police waited, children inside Texas school called 911 begging for help

UVALDE, Texas — Children inside a Texas elementary school frantically called 911, begging for the police to enter their classroom and save them, as a team of 19 officers waited in the corridor for almost an hour because a commander believed the situation had shifted from active shooter to a…

Los Angeles Times

As police waited, children inside Texas school called 911 begging for help

UVALDE, Texas — Children inside a Texas elementary school begged the police to enter their classroom and save them, frantically calling 911, as a team of 19 officers waited in the corridor for an hour because a commander believed the situation had shifted from active shooter to a barricaded subject,…

The Independent UK

Administration opposes airlines in lawsuit over crew breaks

The Biden administration is siding against the airline industry in a case that involves whether California-based flight crews should get the rest breaks that are required under state law

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