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Appeals court blocks Arizona’s proof of citizenship law, cites voter suppression
A lengthy legal battle over Arizona’s voter registration laws closed its current chapter as the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling, which blocks the state’s 2022 law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. The 9th Circuit ruled 2-1 in a decision released Tuesday, Feb. 25, that the law could discourage… -
As many gov’t webpages are deleted, Wayback Machine aims to save data
In the midst of a flurry of government webpages being taken down by the Trump administration, the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive is scrambling to save public data before it’s possibly lost forever. Mark Graham, the director of the San Francisco nonprofit’s Wayback Machine, touted the group’s work in an interview with Democracy Now… -
Lawsuit accuses Denver SWAT of cover-up after raiding wrong apartment
A lawsuit filed Tuesday, Feb. 25, accuses Denver’s SWAT team of violating the rights of a family during a raid nearly two years ago. The plaintiffs claim that SWAT officers pointed guns at them, detained them and conducted an illegal search after targeting the wrong apartment. Denver SWAT raids the wrong apartment In June 2023,… -
Police raid California mayor’s house, city hall in $14 million corruption probe
Full Story A city outside of Los Angeles is at the center of a corruption investigation involving top city officials, including the current mayor. Los Angeles authorities are calling it “Operation Dirty Pond.” Search warrant executed at City Hall On Wednesday, Feb. 26, authorities executed a search warrant at Huntington Park City Hall. They said… -
AG Bondi puts an end to DEI lawsuits against police, fire departments
Full Story U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the dismissal of diversity-related lawsuits filed against police and fire agencies nationwide. The move follows a directive from President Donald Trump to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies within the government and private sector. DOJ ends DEI lawsuits against police, fire departments The Department of Justice… -
Tennessee Supreme Court rules custom license plates aren’t free speech
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 26, that a personalized license plate is not protected under the First Amendment, striking down the claim of a woman whose custom plate was revoked. Leah Gilliam’s lawsuit The decision centers around Leah Gilliam, who filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Revenue after receiving a letter… -
New Montana bill aims to make ‘abortion trafficking’ a felony offense
Women in Montana could soon be unable to receive abortion care anywhere under a new bill that makes “abortion trafficking” across state lines a felony offense. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Montana legislators heard House Bill 609, which prohibits pregnant people or those assisting them from leaving the state or traveling within the state for the… -
Arizona golf courses could let players bring their own drinks under new bill
Full Story Arizona golfers may soon be able to bring their own alcohol to the course if a new bill passes. The Arizona House advanced a proposal on Tuesday, Feb. 25, allowing golfers to bring their own six-pack or bottle of choice while enjoying a round of golf. Currently, state law prohibits businesses from allowing… -
Supreme Court pauses order for Trump admin to restore USAID funding
Full Story Chief Justice John Roberts has paused an order that would have made the Trump administration restore funding to global projects, CNN reports. A federal judge previously reversed an order that cut off millions in assistance, and after the administration failed to comply with the initial ruling, the federal judge had given the government… -
WI Gov. Evers justifies proposal to use ‘inseminated person’ instead of ‘mother’
Full Story Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is defending his decision to include a proposal in his state budget that would change common terms in state law, including replacing “mother” with “inseminated person.” The move has sparked backlash from critics who view it as part of a “woke” social agenda. What is the proposed change? Evers’… -
Educators sue Trump administration over warning to end diversity in schools
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Education. The lawsuit challenges the department’s recent “Dear Colleague” letter that threatens to cut funding from schools that do not shut down their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. What was in the “Dear Colleague” letter? On Feb. 14, the… -
NYPD lowers college requirements for new recruits amid hiring crisis
In the midst of a hiring crisis, the New York Police Department (NYPD) is reducing its college credit requirement in an effort to beef up its force. Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced Wednesday, Feb. 26, police recruits will now only need 24 college credits to enter the police academy, down from the previous requirement of 60… -
Texas rancher killed by IED near southern border, officials suspect cartel
Texas authorities confirmed the death of a rancher who was killed after coming into contact with an improvised explosive device, commonly known as an IED. Officials are now urging agriculture workers near the Mexico border to take extra caution, suspecting a cartel’s involvement in the attack. Incident occurs near Brownsville, Texas On Tuesday, Feb. 25,…
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