Lawler proposes legislation to classify fentanyl trafficking as attempted murder.
Fentanyl Trafficking Classified as Attempted Murder by NY Lawmaker In a recent move, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced a bill aiming to categorize fentanyl trafficking as attempted murder. This comes as the government intensifies its efforts against illegal synthetic opioids, which have surged across the country in the last decade. The proposed legislation, known as […]
Reporter shares experience of daytime sexual assault in DC, stating police declined to classify the incident in crime statistics.
Former Journalist Shares Experience of Assault in Washington, DC A former journalist based in Washington, DC, disclosed on Thursday that she was “hardly attacked and sexually assaulted” in the city, adding that the local police department refused to incorporate her case into its crime statistics. Anna Giaritelli, who previously reported on Homeland Security for the […]
Tillis proposal aims to classify obstructing roads during demonstrations as a federal offense
Proposed Federal Crime Against Intentional Traffic Blockages In light of recent anti-ICE protests, Republican lawmakers are pushing to classify blocking roadways as a federal crime. Incidents in Los Angeles and other cities, where demonstrators have restricted vehicle movement, have intensified this discussion. Senator Tom Tillis from North Carolina is advocating for legislation this week that […]
Georgia pro-life organization attacks bill that would classify abortion as homicide: ‘Sad, but it is not a surprise’
Georgia Rep. Emory Danahoo (R) introduced it law In February, it defines life as a concept that begins with an idea and classifies the act of abortion as murder. House Bill 441, the Prenatal Equality Protection Act, is popular among state Republicans. It's secured Co-sponsors of more than 20 state legislatures. It also managed to […]
Bill to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I passes Senate
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Friday. This permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances, also known as fentanyl analogs, as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act. The suspension fentanyl law was passed with overwhelming support, winning 84 Senate votes, with 16 opposing it. The bill aims to close the loopholes exploited by drug traffickers […]
House passes bill to permanently classify fentanyl as Schedule 1 drug
The House of Representatives passed a law Thursday to permanently classify fentanyl as a Schedule 1 drug. Lawmakers say law enforcement is better equipped to indict drug traffickers and stop the flow of such substances. In 2018, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued a temporary scheduling order (TSO) for fentanyl as a Schedule I drug […]