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Biden vetoes congressional resolution that sought to nullify D.C. policing law

On May 25, 2023, President Joe Biden (D) vetoed H.J.Res.42 – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. This was the fourth veto of his presidency.

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Colorado student sues school district that wouldn’t let her wear Mexican flag sash at graduation

DENVER — A Western Slope student whose high school and district told her she could not wear a Mexican American sash to her graduation ceremony is suing the school district, school board members, superintendent and principal in federal court.

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Deep in the Heart of Galveston

In Texas, there are several single-judge divisions. Over the past few years, I've written about those courts in places like Amarillo, Victoria, Wichita Falls, and Lubbock. But one single-judge division, which is closest to home, has not attracted nearly as much attention. The Galveston Division of the Southern District of…

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The Chief Judge of the Northern District of Texas Responds to Senator Schumer

The majority leader, and everyone else, should listen to the voice of Godbey on single-judge divisions.

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802

5/3/1802: Washington D.C. incorporated as the capital of the United States. Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress to "To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of…

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Court Rejects School District's "Heckler's Veto" of The Satanic Temple's After-School Meeting Application

From The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Saucon Valley School Dist., decided yesterday by Judge John M. Gallagher (E.D. Pa.): [According to the Complaint,] Plaintiff, The Satanic Temple, Inc. ("TST") "is a non-theistic, religious not-for-profit corporation" that "has been recognized by the IRS as a church… and as a religious corporation."…

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Paisley Boys' Brigade seeking memories of organisation in 140th year

The Boys’ Brigade was founded in Glasgow in 1883, with the Paisley & District Battalion established in 1894.

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S. Ct. Will Decide: When May Politicians Selectively Block Public Comments on Their Social Media Pages?

The question turns on whether the politician's web page is seen as the politician's own speech as a citizen, or as a government page.

Reason

Dumfries student sings his way to success in Rotary's Young Musician competition

St Joseph’s College pupil Peter Whitelaw landed the runners-up salver after seeing off stiff competition in area and district heats

Daily Record

House voting to overturn DC police accountability law

The Republican-led House is set to pass a resolution that would block a District of Columbia police accountability bill

The Independent UK

Tracey McCosker appointed as Hunter New England Health chief executive

Ms McCosker has held senior positions across Hunter New England Local Health District's finance, corporate and clinical services.

Newcastle Herald

Washington Commanders and the District reach a settlement

Commanders settle with the District of Columbia on season-ticket lawsuit.

USA Today Sports Media Group

DeSantis orders investigation into Disney district governing board’s legal maneuver

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Blindsided by a decision by the Disney-aligned governing board to undercut his authority over the special taxing district that oversees development at Walt Disney World, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday ordered an investigation into what he said appears to be “self-dealing” and other “ethical violations.”

Miami Herald

LAUSD schools to open Friday as strike negotiations continue with Mayor Bass' mediation

LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Unified School District strike that has shut down campuses moved to its conclusion Thursday afternoon, schools will reopen Friday and Mayor Karen Bass will continue working to mediate the ongoing dispute.

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Mayor Karen Bass mediating LAUSD strike; union has not ruled out a second walkout at later date

LOS ANGELES — As a strike that has shut down Los Angeles public schools continues into a second day — and with the possibility of future walkouts a reality — Mayor Karen Bass has stepped in to talk with union and school district leaders to offer “assistance and support,” the…

The Independent UK

DC braces for 'robust oversight' after criminal code fiasco

President Joe Biden’s signature on a measure nullifying the recent overhaul of the District of Columbia criminal code marked the end of one bruising public fight between Congress and local lawmakers

The Independent UK

Senate voting to block DC crime laws, Biden supportive

The Senate is poised to block new District of Columbia crime laws, voting on a rare motion of disapproval as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crime rates in cities nationwide

Tribune News Service

As DC backtracks on changes to city's criminal code, Senate vote is moving forward

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has rejected a plea from the Democratic chairman of the Washington, D.C., Council to cancel a planned vote on a House-passed measure blocking the district’s new criminal code.

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The Independent UK

DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control

The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nation’s capital, with local activists decrying it as the latest effort to undermine the city’s ability to determine its own future

Reason

School District Consents to Protecting Citizens' Rights to Read from School Library Books at Board Meetings

"The Court permanently enjoins the District ... from ... prohibit[ing] ... speakers ... from reading or quoting verbatim from the text of any book or written works available in any FCS library or classroom, while addressing the school board during the public-comment period at school board meetings."

WEKU

Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much

Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year's holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

The Independent UK

Free ride: DC unveils bold plan to boost public transit

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare for the District of Columbia and other major cities that public transit was a lifeline for essential workers and that even modest fares could be a burden to them

Reason

School District Must Release E-Mail List of Parents to Whom It Sent Various Ideological Advocacy Messages

"[T]he District wants to be able to use government resources to collect and utilize these e-mail addresses to promote and advance the particular 'community outreach' issues and positions of District (government) leaders while denying others in the community the opportunity to utilize the e-mail addresses to share differing viewpoints."

Los Angeles Times

Golden Gate Bridge 'suicide net' could cost $400 million, double the original estimate

A net designed to prevent suicides from the Golden Gate Bridge could cost nearly $400 million — double what was originally estimated for the project, according to the two construction firms in charge of the project.

Benzinga

D.C. Cannabis Sales Need To Be Permitted Say Advocates In A Letter To AG Merrick Garland

Cannabis is completely legal in the nation's capital, however, due to a convoluted bicameral omnibus bill, recreational marijuana sales are still prohibited in the District.

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