Austrian minister aims to tighten espionage law in response to foreign concerns
Austria’s Minister of Justice is aiming to tighten regulations on espionage, which currently allows spying on other countries and international organizations, but not within Austria. The move follows the arrest of a former Austrian intelligence officer on suspicion of spying for Russia. Austria, an EU member state with military neutrality, hosts various international organizations in […]
NY Senate votes to abolish law from 1907 that makes cheating on spouse illegal
The New York State Legislature passed a bill repealing a 1907 law that criminalized adultery in the state. The state Senate approved the bill almost unanimously, and the state Assembly passed it last month. Gov. Kathy Hochul will make a final decision after reviewing the bill. A little-known and little-enforced 1907 law that criminalized adultery […]
Texas, Biden admin square off in circuit court over blocked anti-illegal immigration law
Texas defended its anti-illegal immigration law Wednesday in oral arguments before a federal appeals court panel as the law remains on hold due to a legal challenge from the Biden administration. Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB4 in December, a bill that allows local police to arrest illegal immigrants and allows judges to order their deportation. […]
TN passes law stating foods with vaccine material are drugs
Tennessee has passed a bill that would force food containing vaccines and vaccine-related substances to be classified as drugs. The topic of edible vaccines has been discussed for years since COVID-19 vaccines faced backlash, but Tennessee lawmakers have tried to keep ingestible medicines under the radar. HB1894 Under the Tennessee Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, […]
A new election law battle is brewing in Georgia, this time over voter challenges
Georgia Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow voters to be removed from the voter rolls through a “voter eligibility challenge.” Supporters of the bill say the challenges will help prevent fraud, while opponents say the bill “could harm legitimate voters.” The bill awaits Governor Brian Kemp’s signature or veto. ATLANTA (AP) – […]
North Carolina election law attorney, nominated 4 times to US District Court judgeship, dies at 69
Thomas Farr, a longtime North Carolina redistricting attorney who always defended Republican interests but whose nomination for a federal judgeship was blocked by two Republican senators in 2018, has died, his lawyer said. Colleagues made the announcement Tuesday. He was 69 years old. Phil Strach, a fellow election law attorney, said Farr died Monday of […]
Scottish Leader Says Criticism of Hate Speech Law Only From ‘Right Wing’
Scotland’s far-left First Minister Humza Yousaf has tried to brand the outpouring of protests against the government’s strict new speech controls as a fabrication by the “right wing.” On Monday, the controversial Hate Crime and Public Order Act (Scotland) came into force, making it illegal to commit offensive acts against various protected groups on the […]
Glenn Greenwald Slams Scotland’s New Hate Speech Law, Warns Driving ‘Mentality’ Is Already In US
Independent journalist Glenn Greenwald slammed Scotland’s new hate speech law on Fox News on Tuesday, warning that the “mindset” driving the law is already in the US. Greenwald appeared on “The Ingraham Angle” and spoke about the country’s recent hatred policy, which punishes people who “incite hatred against groups” with certain characteristics, such as age, […]
Trump promises to indemnify, protect law enforcement
Former President Trump promised to give blankets to police officers following the recent death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. During a campaign stop in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, Trump promised to “restore law and order” and to “compensate” and “protect” law enforcement. President Trump: “Restoring law and order to our country is critical and […]
Texas university clears DEI offices, fires employees in light of new state law: report
The University of Texas at Austin has laid off dozens of employees who were working on its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to comply with a new state law, according to a report. Jay Herzl, President, University of Texas at Austin announced On Tuesday, the school’s Campus and Community Engagement Department will be disbanded […]