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Florida to add legal status on drivers' licenses from 2027: US citizen or legal immigrant

Florida will add the legal status of an individual on driver’s licenses and ID cards that meet REAL ID requirements beginning in 2027 under a new state law. This comes as a part of the House Bill 991, which was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of…

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Cops In These 3 States Are Cracking Down on Left Lane Drivers — You’d Better Be Passing

Ever been stuck behind a car in the left lane and felt your pulse start to mimic the highway speedometer? If so, buckle up, because in 2026 a fresh wave of law enforcement focus is hitting drivers who treat the left lane like a cozy cruise lane instead of the…

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Helena city commission scraps immigration resolution, citing legal risk

Helena’s city commission has reversed its immigration policy after state leaders in Montana threatened legal action and steep fines

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Supreme Court sounds ready to limit counts of late-arriving ballots

The Supreme Court appeared ready during oral arguments Monday to restrict state laws allowing the counting of late-arriving ballots, in a challenge to Mississippi’s state law on absentee ballots. Mississippi allows state officials to count mail ballots that were postmarked on or before Election Day but arrive up to five…

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Supreme Court to hear arguments over meaning of ‘Election Day’

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over what the phrase “Election Day” means and whether states can accept ballots in federal elections that arrive after that date. Republicans challenged a Mississippi state law, passed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that allows officials to count ballots that arrive up…

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$1,000 fine, 90 days in jail: Non-English speaking truck drivers in Wyoming can now be penalised by police under new law

Wyoming governor Mark Gordon has signed a new state law allowing all police officers in Wyoming to pull over commercial truck drivers who are not proficient in English and may jeopardise public safety.

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Washington’s Child Support Overhaul: What the Bigger Self-Support Reserve Means for Families

Imagine a system that finally starts to reflect the real costs of living. It’s one where the balance between supporting your children and making sure you can still make rent isn’t just a math problem on a spreadsheet. That’s exactly the kind of shift happening right now in Washington’s child…

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New HOA Guidelines in Florida Are Banning These 5 Garden Features

Across the state of Florida, homeowners associations have started tightening the screws on what people can plant, install, and display in their own front gardens. New enforcement trends and updated community standards now target features that once seemed harmless, even charming. Some of these changes stem from updated interpretations of…

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Dan Patrick seeks to block Camp Mystic’s summer reopening pending inquiry into July 4 flood deaths

The lieutenant governor’s request to delay renewing the camp’s license came hours after parents who lost children in the July 4 flood sued the state for its alleged failure to enforce an evacuation plan requirement.

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Seniors in California Are Missing a Key Protection That Could Stop a Rent Hike

Seniors in California often believe they are safe from sudden, life-altering housing costs. You worked hard, played by the rules, and expected your golden years to be stable. Unfortunately, a massive gap in state law is quietly draining the bank accounts of retirees across the Golden State. Furthermore, this protection…

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"No State Authority Is Needed to Be a Creep in a Local Bar. Any Jamoke Can Do That."

From Heckman v. Village of Shannon, decided Monday by Judge Iain Johnston (N.D. Ill.): Unless noted, the following allegations come… The post "No State Authority Is Needed to Be a Creep in a Local Bar. Any Jamoke Can Do That." appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Federal Court Blocks California Ban on Masked Federal Law Enforcement, Because the Ban Exempts State Officials

From U.S. v. California, decided yesterday by Judge Christina Snyder (C.D. Cal.): "A state law or regulation impermissibly discriminates against… The post Federal Court Blocks California Ban on Masked Federal Law Enforcement, Because the Ban Exempts State Officials appeared first on Reason.com.

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7 Mississippi Law Changes Coming in 2026 — Here’s What They Mean for You

As the 2026 legislative session moves forward, Mississippi lawmakers are advancing several significant changes to state law. These updates span across taxes, education, and healthcare, with many taking effect throughout this year. Understanding these shifts can help you plan your finances and navigate new state services. Below are seven notable…

Budget and the Bees

States push to remove laws that prevent federal officers from being sued after Minnesota shootings

State lawmakers want to make laws allowing residents to sue federal officers

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TikTok is suppressing ‘content critical of President Trump’ in the US, California governor claims – as investigation looks into whether it 'violates' state law

California Governor Gavin Newsom is launching a review of TikTok's potential violations after more users are reporting anti-Trump censorship.

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Virginia judge rules against Democrats' redistricting push

A Virginia judge sided Tuesday with Republican state lawmakers who challenged the commonwealth’s mid-decade redistricting process.

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Majority of US supreme court seems skeptical of Hawaii’s strict gun law

Court considering legality of state law banning guns on private property open to the public unless owner allows it

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7 Gun Storage Habits That Are Quietly Illegal in Many Homes

Gun ownership comes with serious responsibility, and not just at the range. As of 2026, more than 20 states have passed or updated gun storage laws that criminalize certain habits inside your own home. What used to be considered “common sense” or “my house, my rules” is now a legal…

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This Common Glovebox Item Is Now Considered an Illegal Firearm Accessory

California’s AB-1263, which took effect on January 1, 2026, redefines what counts as a “firearm accessory” under state law. The bill expands the definition to include tools, parts, and even digital files that could be used to modify, maintain, or assemble a firearm. That means items like multi-tools with punch…

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Second ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks clashes with protesters

A federal immigration agent shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis on Wednesday night after reportedly being attacked with a shovel and a broom handle, as tensions between ICE agents and protesters continued to rise.

Reason

Sting Can Call Himself an Englishman, Court Rules

From Judge Annemarie Carney Axon (N.D. Ala.) yesterday in White v. Google: Plaintiff … asserts state law claims for… The post Sting Can Call Himself an Englishman, Court Rules appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

Public libraries in Illinois now required to store anti-opioid overdose medications after a series of near-deaths

State law goes into effect January 1

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Man presents a valid government ID to buy alcohol, but the cashier’s next request left him absolutely stunned

They had legal grounds to do so.

The Independent UK

Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentences by nonunanimous juries

Florida’s Supreme Court has upheld a state law allowing nonunanimous juries to sentence people to death

The Independent UK

Professors, students appeal ruling on Alabama law banning DEI initiatives at public universities

A group of students and professors in Alabama is appealing a state law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools

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