Hochul and NYC district attorneys celebrate success of discovery laws that resulted in many criminal dismissals
A significant change has been announced. On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside five district attorneys from New York City, celebrated an advancement in the state’s discovery laws, part of the extensive budget bill. This revision aims to ensure that criminal cases won’t be derailed by minor errors and limits the volume of evidence that prosecutors […]
Lawmakers in New York will vote on laws for involuntary commitment to tackle the city’s mental health crisis.
State lawmakers and Governor Kathy Hochul have unveiled the details of an agreement aimed at addressing the needs of individuals with severe mental illness. This is part of a larger state budget anticipated to be voted on today. The modifications encompass many of Hochul’s initial recommendations, requiring hospitals to conduct thorough evaluations before any commitments. […]
ProPublica Receives Pulitzer for Misleading Coverage on Abortion Laws
Propublica received the Pulitzer Award for Public Service on Monday for its “Life of the Mother” series. This series inaccurately suggests that a Georgia woman who died after taking abortion medication did so because of the state’s abortion laws. The report covered Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old woman who died after a doctor in Georgia delayed […]
Bangladeshi Islamists Rally Against ‘Western’ Laws That Ensure Women’s Freedom
In a demonstration against a proposal aimed at guaranteeing equal rights for women in a predominantly Muslim country, thousands of frustrated Muslim men took to the streets in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. One of the protesters, Mohammad Sihab Uddin, 53, who leads female madrasas in religious schools, stated, “Men and women can never be […]
‘No One Is Above the Law, But’ Judge’s Control Is ‘Bigger’, Law’s ‘Immutable’ for White House
On CNN’s “Sources” aired Friday, Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) answered a question about whether Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan should follow the law, stating that “no one is above the law, but in the case of white houses the law is constant.” And then, “We have come to some sort of agreement in this […]
Pot Inc. tells Trump it’s high time to loosen federal laws
The leading players in the booming marijuana business have considered the White House to loosen federal laws that have apparently stunted the growth of the industry domestically, helping illegal cartels meet the pot demands of the average American. The fundamental issues facing the US Pot Inc. is banking. Weed sales and various forms like gummy […]
Many of Us Oppose Fixing ‘Wide Open’ Asylum Laws Unless We Get Protections for Illegals
In News Nation’s “Cuomo” broadcast on Thursday, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said strengthening the “wide open” asylum law is something many Democrats don’t do on their own. After Smith spoke about putting together a comprehensive deal, he said, “Asylum law is wide open and people have taken advantage of it.” asked host Chris Cuomo.[B]UT Why […]
‘Gone Off The Rails’: Colorado Dems Stir Up Hornet’s Nest After Passing One Of America’s Most Extreme Anti-Gun Laws
A Colorado Republican this month has opposed Democrat Gov. Jared Police, accusing him of turning his constitutional rights into privileges purchased with permission and fees. LawSB25-003 prohibits the sale, transfer or manufacture of most semi-automatic firearms unless future gun owners comply with various new requirements, including training delegation, testing, and sheriff-issued qualification cards. Republicans say […]
Separate laws, same state: Are Sharia communities growing in Texas?
New Islamic developments in cities like Plano, Texas are causing residents to worry about an increase in the spread of Sharia-based education and community structures. And their concerns are not misplaced. This is because videos from within the movement reveal open entry into the implementation of religious laws, including punishment for theft and adultery. “What […]
Environmental Laws Have Helped China Dominate Rare Earth Market
In a “real-time” broadcast on HBO on Friday, host Bill Maher said that one of the reasons China manages the world’s rare earth mineral markets is because zoning and environmental laws have made it difficult for the US to mine for the rare earth minerals themselves. Speaking about China’s rare earth mineral market dominance and […]