Catholic resistance to Democratic law succeeds, allowing priests to avoid jail or excommunication.
In May, Washington’s Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson enacted a law requiring Catholic clergy to disclose confessions related to child abuse, with penalties of up to 364 days in prison or a $5,000 fine for non-compliance. This move prompted Catholic bishops in Washington to challenge the legislation, scoring a significant win recently, bolstered by support from […]
Court Declares Washington Law Compelling Priests to Disclose Confessions Unconstitutional
Federal Court Rules on Clergy Reporting Law A federal court decided on Friday that a recent law mandating clergy to report suspected child abuse might infringe on the First Amendment rights, favoring Catholic priests in Washington state who argue that confessions should remain confidential. Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson signed the bill in May, claiming it […]
Trump intends to establish federal offices in Chicago and Portland for law enforcement purposes.
Homeland Security Plans Expansion in Chicago and Portland Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned on Thursday that the Trump administration is contemplating the acquisition of more facilities in Chicago and Portland. This move comes alongside a commitment to stricter enforcement of immigration laws, despite these cities being classified as sanctuaries. Noem, during a Cabinet meeting, […]
Law professor discusses why Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for the Gaza agreement
Nomination of President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize On January 29, 2025, I reached out to the Norwegian Nobel Committee with a pressing sense of urgency. This was shortly after President Trump took office, and the committee’s nomination deadline was approaching fast. Some people thought it was premature, but I believed they weren’t seeing the […]
New law removes state income tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security income.
New Tax Exemptions in Michigan Trenton — Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers at a diner in Downriver on Wednesday morning to celebrate a new law. This law exempts tips, certain overtime payments, and Social Security income from the state’s 4.25% income tax starting next year. The aim of removing state income […]
Brandon Gill reveals important law to speed up deportations for criminal immigrants.
Texas Rep. Introduces Bill to Strengthen Deportation Efforts Texas Republican Representative Brandon Gill is stepping up efforts to enhance deportation measures nationwide. On Wednesday, Gill unveiled what he calls the Landmark Act. The bill aims to ensure the detention and swift removal of individuals involved in violent crimes, gang activities, or terrorism, while also preventing […]
Pritzker asserts that ICE officers violated the law and you ‘can’t trust’ their statements.
Pritzker Calls Out ICE’s Actions in Chicago Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed disbelief regarding statements made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday. He suggested that the agency might be acting unlawfully. Kicking off a discussion on a podcast, Pritzker urged local prosecutors to look into ICE’s operations in Chicago, referencing a recent […]
Supreme Court doubts about law on “conversion therapy” for minors
The Supreme Court looks likely to overturn Colorado’s prohibition on mental health professionals conducting “conversion therapy” for minors grappling with issues related to gender identity or sexual orientation. Kaylee Chiles, a licensed counselor, argues that this legislation infringes on her free speech rights as well as her religious beliefs. She claims it hinders private discussions […]
Older judges in New York are confronting an outdated state law that requires them to step down at 76.
Elderly Judges Sue NYC Over Retirement Law A group of older judges is taking legal action against New York City concerning an outdated state law that requires judges to retire at age 70. In a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, three judges in their 70s claim that this 1869 law wrongly discriminates based on […]
Supreme Court Seems Doubtful About Colorado Law Requiring Counselors to Support Children’s Gender Confusion
Supreme Court Reviews Challenge to Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban In a recent session, the Supreme Court appeared to lean towards a Christian counselor’s First Amendment challenge against Colorado’s prohibition on “conversion therapy.” This law has raised concerns among several justices, who suggested it might represent “perspective discrimination” against counselors like Kaylee Childs, whose aim is […]