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At the Races: Ready for Madam President?

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign announcements and redistricting.

Roll Call · Jan 22

The Perversity of Citing The Black Codes To Defend Gun-Control Laws

Neal Katyal and Justice Jackson were placed in the uncomfortable spot of having to explain why racist legislation to disarm the freedman was actually relevant.

Reason · Jan 21

SCOTUS Seems Inclined To Reject Hawaii's Default Rule Against Guns on Private Property Open to the Public

The state requires carry permit holders to obtain advance permission before bringing firearms into businesses.

Reason · Jan 20

Families ask U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement for public schools

Texas can enforce the state's law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public schools. Here's what to know about the latest legal challenges.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 20

Official wants Louisiana parish to get permission to host cockfighting again - despite it being a felony

Cockfighting is illegal throughout the US but has been a part of Cajun culture in the region

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Conservatives’ war against civil rights

For decades, conservatives have worked to rollback the civil and voting rights that Martin Luther King Jr. upheld

Salon · Jan 19

Trump exacts revenge on Bill Cassidy by backing possible Republican challenger

Trump’s support of Letlow comes after Louisiana senator voted to convict president in second impeachment trial

The Guardian - US · Jan 18

Arrest of priest for indecent behavior with a child reignites scandal in Louisiana diocese

Korey LaVergne, 37, jailed Friday evening on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to officials

The Guardian - US · Jan 18

When Is a Corporation Also New Jersey?

A few thoughts on the oral argument in Galette v. N.J. Transit Corp.

Reason · Jan 15

California refuses to extradite doctor over abortion pill: ‘Not today. Not ever’

Gavin Newsom says state will reject Louisiana’s ask, citing laws protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution

The Guardian - US · Jan 15