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US judge temporarily blocks Mississippi law on state police permits for some protests

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Mississippi law that requires people to get permission from state police before protesting near government buildings in the capital city of Jackson

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

North Carolina measure limiting LGBTQ+ curriculum heading to governor's desk

North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation touted by Republicans as giving parents greater authority over their children's public school education and health care

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Trump ‘standing order’ to declassify documents not found by DOJ, Intelligence agency

A “standing order” that former President Donald Trump has claimed authorized him to instantly declassify documents removed from the Oval Office could not be found by either the Justice Department or Office of Director of National Intelligence.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

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US Republican candidates woo controversial Moms for Liberty group

The high-profile lineup at the group’s national conference shows it has become a power player in the Republican Party.

Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2023

Missouri ordered to pay $242K for open records law violations while Josh Hawley was attorney general

A judge has ordered the Missouri attorney general's office to pay $242,000 in legal fees for violations of the open records law that occurred when current U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley served in the office

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Gov. Roy Cooper signs changes to NC’s 12-week abortion ban just hours before it takes effect

RALEIGH, N.C. —With less than 48 hours until North Carolina’s recently passed 12-week abortion ban goes into effect, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has signed last-minute changes initiated by Republicans into law.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

In the Supreme Court chamber, the subject was race, the mood was somber, the criticism harsh

Chief Justice John Roberts delivered Thursday's Supreme Court ruling striking down race-based admissions in higher education

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

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Trump demanded to get ‘my boxes’ back from feds as indictment loomed

Ex-president has claimed owenership over classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago citing the Presidential Records Act

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Affirmative action is out in higher education. What comes next for college admissions?

Colleges across the country will be forced to stop considering race in admissions under Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling, ending affirmative action policies that date back decades

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Trump celebrates Supreme Court decision on affirmative action: ‘The way it should be!’

The former president had formerly defended affirmative action

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Trump Lawyer Giuliani Seeks Cooperation Deal With Special Counsel

Former President Trump, 2024 presidential election hopeful, has a great deal to worry about as he faces dozens of criminal charges

Zenger · Jun 29, 2023

How to read Republican polls without feeling terror

Two recent polls, showing former President Trump in the lead among GOP candidates, illustrate the dangers of consuming too much public opinion at this stage.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

As fear grows among trans Kansans, Gov. Kelly defies Attorney General Kobach on gender marker changes on state IDs

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lane Rozin wakes up every day in fear.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

California’s reparations proposal moves to Newsom, state lawmakers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After two years of deliberations, California’s Reparations Task Force on Thursday is sending its final report and recommendations to the state Capitol, where Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers will ultimately decide how the state should atone for slavery.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

Supreme Court strikes down race-based affirmative action in college admissions

WASHINGTON — In another major reversal, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action policies at colleges and universities that use race as a factor in deciding who is admitted.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Top Trump aide revealed as individual he allegedly showed classified map, report says

Ex-president faces more than 30 charges including violation of the Espionage Act

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

Top Trump campaign aide revealed as key figure in classified documents case, shown strategic map, report says

A trusted campaign aide to former President Donald Trump has been revealed as a key figure in special counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents probe.

Salon · Jun 29, 2023

Report outs Trump official cited by DOJ

"She will either be held in contempt for failing to cooperate, or, cooperate and be deemed disloyal," attorney says

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The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Transgender Kansas residents can keep updating their documents despite a new law, governor says

Kansas’ Democratic governor says the state will keep allowing residents to change official documents to reflect their gender identities

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 29, 2023

Mayor Kenney calls Moms for Liberty ‘problematic’ and says city will prioritize safety for participants and protesters

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney denounced the views of Moms for Liberty on Thursday as the group’s three-day convention kicked off in Center City.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Ex-GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years for role in $60M bribery scheme; appeal expected

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the largest corruption scandal in state history

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

A lot of what you’ve heard about affirmative action is wrong

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions is certain to ripple across higher education for years. Debate in the lead-up to the court’s decision has ignited passions about accessibility, fairness and merit in the complex admissions process — and stirred up some misconceptions about affirmative…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

Key quotes from Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling: No to race, yes to discrimination victims

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s opinion about affirmative action rejects the use of race as an admissions factor at colleges and universities.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Prosecutors are prepared to hit Trump and his allies with new charges, sources say

Prosecutors could bring between 30 to 45 additional criminal charges against the former president in the coming weeks, The Independent has learned

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling ‘an attack on people of color,’ Illinois education leaders say

The 6-3 decision by the high court’s conservative majority “will make it more difficult for Northwestern to achieve one of our imperatives — the promotion of diversity, inclusion and belonging on our campuses,” University President Michael Schill said.

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