Ken Paxton threatens to sue after State Fair of Texas bans guns: ‘Infringement of Second Amendment rights’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has threatened to sue the city of Dallas over a new policy banning concealed carry of guns at the highly anticipated State Fair of Texas. The state fair announced last week that it would ban guns on its grounds unless they were carried by retired or active police officers. In […]
FTC bans fake online reviews, testimonials
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday announced final rules to ban fake online reviews and testimonials and allow for civil penalties against violators. The rules aim to curb the amount of reviews generated by artificial intelligence or written by people who misrepresent their experiences with products or services in exchange for compensation, and also […]
New York county bans wearing masks in public amid crime fears
Nassau County, New York, has passed a law banning excessive mask wearing in public places. Nassau County Mayor Bruce Blakeman signed the ban on Wednesday, codifying a law passed by the state Legislature last week. “What we saw was a lot of people wearing masks going into stores and shoplifting, and it was very difficult […]
Texas school bans all-black clothing because it’s ‘associated with depression’
Johnny Cash will be suspended from this school. A Texas middle school has banned students from wearing all black to class, with school officials claiming it is linked to depression and mental health issues. Nick DeSantis, principal of H.E. Charles Middle School in El Paso, sent an email to parents of students this week explaining […]
Ohio bans trans treatments for kids, trans athletes in youth sports
A challenged Ohio bill that would ban transgender medical treatment for children and transgender athletes in youth sports could go ahead after a judge ruled Tuesday to reject a challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union. The bill, which was originally passed by the Ohio House and Senate on Dec. 13, 2023, would make it […]
Democratic lawmakers introduce bill targeting future Muslim bans
A group of Democratic lawmakers introduced bills in the House and Senate on Wednesday aimed at blocking a second ban on immigration from certain Muslim countries. The No Ban Act would strengthen federal immigration laws to prevent discrimination on the basis of religion and limit “overly broad executive powers” to issue travel bans. The bill […]
Michael Phelps calls for lifetime doping bans after Chinese swimming controversy
Legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps has called for a “zero tolerance” policy that bars anyone caught doping from ever competing in the Olympics again. The swimming great’s tough stance comes in the wake of the doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers that only just came to light earlier this year. Nine swimmers who tested positive for […]
Texas middle school bans students from wearing all-black clothing
A Texas middle school will have new restrictions on what to wear on the first day of class on Monday, with changes to its dress code banning head-to-toe black clothing. The change will be implemented at HE Charles Middle School, which is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). In a letter to […]
Federal Judge Finds Numerous Maryland Gun Bans Unconstitutional
On August 2, 2024, U.S. District Judge Gerald L. Russell ruled that many of Maryland’s firearms prohibitions targeting concealed carry persons are unconstitutional. Case, Novotny vs. MooreThe lawsuit was filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition, the Second Amendment Foundation, Maryland Challenging Issues Inc. and several private citizens. After reviewing the evidence, Russell sided with the […]
Judge bans Wayne LaPierre from serving in NRA for 10 years, but doesn't appoint a monitor
A New York judge on Monday banned former National Rifle Association president Wayne LaPierre from holding any paid position at a gun rights group for the next 10 years, while also refusing to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the group. The ruling came as the second phase of a civil trial brought by New […]