Why hasn’t she introduced any laws?
Tom Homan, known as the “border emperor” during the Trump administration, recently criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York. This exchange came after Homan answered questions regarding potential investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) relating to immigrants and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). When asked about Ocasio-Cortez’s comments on not having heard from the […]
Nassau DA criticizes cashless bail laws that allow animal abusers to go free
Long Island officials are intensifying efforts against animal cruelty and are critical of Albany’s cashless bail laws, urging reforms to keep aggressive pet owners incarcerated. On Monday, Republican Dan Donnelly from Nassau County announced her participation in initiatives aimed at altering the state’s cashless bail policy. The goal is to empower judges to hold “the […]
New York City legislators from both parties call on the Trump administration to intervene and address sanctuary laws.
A bipartisan group of city council members is calling on Trump’s Justice Department to intervene and overturn New York City’s Sanctuary Urban Law, according to reports. The Common Sense Caucus of the council sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday, requesting that the city take legal action against policies related to […]
Trump Approves Four Laws to Reverse Regulations from Biden’s Administration
On Friday, President Donald Trump signed four pieces of legislation aimed at undoing Biden-era regulations on various home appliances, including water heaters and refrigerators. The first bill, HJR 20, reverses restrictions on gas water heaters, according to White House Secretary Will Scharf. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) introduced the bill, with support from Rep. Brian Jack […]
Montana Governor Gianforte Implements Statewide Prohibition on Red Flag Laws
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (R) enacted a law on Thursday that bans red flag laws across cities and municipalities in the state. The legislation, known as HB 809, not only outlaws red flag laws but also prevents cities from receiving grants meant to support their adoption or enforcement. After signing the bill, Gianforte shared his […]
DHS supports ICE’s decision to hold a Georgia college student for breaking traffic laws.
Democrats Shift the Deportation Debate to a “Legitimate Process” Chad Pargram, a senior congressional correspondent, discussed on “American Newsroom” how Democrats are advocating for Salvador Kilmer Abrego Garcia, transforming the debate on illegal immigration into one of legitimacy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) supports the detention of University of Georgia students who are in […]
Revised discovery laws still fail to offer sufficient support to improve New York’s poor conviction rate.
Supporters of Governor Hochul point to some positive outcomes from recent negotiations in New York Congress concerning the Discovery Law. Adjustments to the language have slightly reduced the amount of unnecessary “evidence” that needs to be gathered quickly, thus relieving some of the time pressure. Prosecutors now have a bit of flexibility to summarize evidence […]
Cities with Democratic leadership adopt Pride flags as official symbols to navigate laws in Republican states.
Democrat Cities in Utah and Idaho Display LGBTQ+ Flags In Utah and Idaho, cities led by Democrats are finding ways to work around state laws that limit the display of flags on government properties. These cities are adopting LGBTQ+ flags and other progressive symbols as official city banners. Both states, governed by Republicans, have enacted […]
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. […]