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New Jersey's Bans on Commonly Owned Rifles and Magazines Are Unconstitutional, the 3rd Circuit Says

In a decision written by a Joe Biden nominee, the appeals court addresses a long-simmering issue that the Supreme Court will consider during its next term.

Reason

Irish government failure to pass files to legacy body ‘extremely frustrating’

Sir Declan Morgan, the chief commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), made the claim to MPs.

Evening Standard

Legacy investigations body in ‘vital’ talks with Treasury, says commissioner

ICRIR chief Sir Declan Morgan said the organisation had less than 50% of the resources it needed.

Evening Standard

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The DOJ Assails D.C.'s 'Assault Weapon' Ban As an Arbitrary, Historically Ungrounded Gun Law

The department's lawsuit notes that the prohibited firearms are "in common use" for "lawful purposes," meaning they are covered by the Second Amendment.

Reason

ICRIR given advice over enabling potential meetings for victims and perpetrators

Sir Declan Morgan said it is something that would be victim-led and done ‘astonishingly carefully’.

Evening Standard

Legacy body focused on and capable of uncovering ‘unvarnished truth’ – Morgan

Sir Declan Morgan described a ‘reset moment’ to make changes to the Legacy Act.

Evening Standard

Legacy body carrying out 50 investigations into 96 deaths

The ICRIR was created by the controversial Legacy Act which halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.

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2 Contradictory Decisions on AR-15 Bans Reflect Clashing Views of Supreme Court Precedents

Does the Second Amendment allow the government to ban guns in common use for lawful purposes?

Reason

A Federal Judge Reluctantly Concludes That New Jersey's AR-15 Ban Is Unconstitutional

The decision shows that the Supreme Court has forced judges who like gun control to respect the Second Amendment anyway.

Reason

New Jersey AR-15 Ban Unconstitutional, Magazine Cap Upheld

Federal judge in New Jersey rules AR-15 ban unconstitutional but upholds magazine restrictions, sparking reactions and appeals. Legal battle could impact g...

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Federal judge says New Jersey's ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional

New Jersey’s ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state’s cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster

The Independent UK

LA City Council votes to make Marilyn Monroe’s home a cultural landmark after owners tried to demolish it

The owners of Monroe’s home unsuccessfully filed for injunctive relief as the council prepared to vote

The Independent UK

Head of investigations at new NI legacy body talks of ‘peace and reconciliation’

Former police officer Peter Sheridan is taking up the post at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

The Independent UK

Troubles body ‘carefully’ selected former top police officer as new commissioner

Peter Sheridan is to become commissioner for investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

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Peter Sheridan to become commissioner for investigations on new legacy body

The former senior officer will work alongside Sir Declan Morgan on the ICRIR.

Dublin Live

Imelda May 'excited and terrified' to star in Brendan Behan play

The singer will star in the one-woman play based on a book by the late Brendan Behan

Belfast Live

King Charles Birthday Honours list sees great and the good of Northern Ireland get gongs

The honours list also includes singers, footballers and community activists

The Independent UK

Queen’s University Vice-Chancellor ‘humbled’ to be knighted in Birthday Honours

Sir Ian Greer said it was a proud day for himself and for Queen’s University Belfast.

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Man who helped bring about Queen and McGuinness handshake to become a CBE

Peter Sheridan is the chief executive of Co-operation Ireland.

Dublin Live

Imelda May set to star in upcoming play at the Olympia Theatre

The Irish singer and performer will play the main character Kathleen.

The Independent UK

Co-operation Ireland chief honoured to attend Queen’s funeral

Peter Sheridan, of Co-operation Ireland, reflected on the late monarch’s ‘gestures of healing’ before attending her funeral at Westminster Abbey.

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