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Trump could lose NJ liquor licenses

State law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a crime “involving moral turpitude" from holding the licenses

Salon

American Voters Need Fast U.S. Supreme Court Review of the Constitutionality of President Trump's Convictions

New York state courts must rule quickly and separately, if they can under New York law, on the constitutionality under the First Amendment of President Trump's recent criminal convictions.

Reason

Experts: Trump could ask SCOTUS for help

There are multiple federal questions Trump could raise to get SCOTUS to intervene, UCLA Prof. Rick Hasen told Salon

Salon

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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill allowing state law enforcement to arrest and jail unlawful migrants

Latin Times

Miami TV meteorologist blasts Ron DeSantis over new ‘Don’t Say Climate Change’ law

Governor signed bill repealing key climate change policies in Florida law in the face of extreme sea level rise in the state and more powerful hurricanes

The Independent UK

Tennessee Appeals Court Rules Against Wildlife Agents Who Planted Cameras on Private Land

The three-judge panel concluded unanimously that while the state law at issue is constitutional, the wildlife agents' application of it was not.

Reason

DOJ sues Iowa over law allowing state authorities to arrest undocumented migrants

The DOJ and civil rights groups argue that federal law supersedes state law and must be declared null

Latin Times

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California says restaurants must bake all of their add-on fees into menu prices

Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.

WEKU

Landmark Lawsuit Over Abuse At NH Youth Detention Center

Attorneys seek hearing after concerns arise over potential reduction of million lawsuit award due to state law cap. Lawsuit brought by David Meehan hig...

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Are State Law Climate Change Tort Suits Preempted by Federal Law?

A recent panel discussion on whether state and local suits against fossil fuel producers are preempted by federal law (and my arguments for why the answer is "no, they are not").

Reason

Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers

There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.

The Texas Tribune

Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case

At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the emergency room.

WEKU

SCOTUS on abortion and emergency care

Federal law requires doctors to provide stabilizing care. But will SCOTUS say abortion bans override the EMTALA?

Salon

Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule

Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits question whether that includes performing an abortion, despite state laws.

The Texas Tribune

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Reason

Supreme Court Issues Narrow Takings Clause Ruling in DeVillier v. Texas [updated]

The Court allows takings suit against Texas to proceed under state law, but doesn't resolve question of whether the Takings Clause is "self-executing."

The Hindu

More time to submit TS LAWCET applications

Ballotpedia

West Virginia adds four banks to restricted institution list over ESG policies

West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore (R) announced April 8 that four large banks and financial services firms—Citigroup, TD Bank, HSBC, and The Northern Trust Company—were ineligible to do business with the state under a 2022 state law prohibiting contracts with businesses that boycott fossil fuel companies. The announcement came after…

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Dave Boliek (R) and Jack Clark (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff for North Carolina State Auditor

Dave Boliek (R) and Jack Clark (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff for North Carolina State Auditor on May 14, 2024. Clark and Boliek were the top two finishers in the March 5 Republican primary with 23.2% and 22.1% of the vote, respectively. State law permitted Boliek to…

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The Independent UK

Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

Georgia lawmakers have agreed to change a state law so that a private utility can provide water service to homes near Hyundai's upcoming electric vehicle plant without permission from local governments

Ballotpedia

Texas education fund pulls $8.5 billion from BlackRock

The Texas Permanent School Fund (TPSF) on March 19, 2024, pulled roughly $8.5 billion from BlackRock’s asset management. Texas State Board of Education Chairman Aaron Kinsey (R) argued that since BlackRock supported environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing through its boycott of the fossil fuel industry, state law prohibited…

The Texas Tribune

Montgomery County directs citizen board to review, and potentially remove, library books

The county north of Houston adopted the guidelines amid a growing number of book bans in school districts and a new state law that supporters claim protects children from inappropriate material.

Reason

Arizona County Again Defies State Protections for Self-Defense Rights

Tucson and Pima County have a history of passing restrictions that conflict with state law.

The Guardian - US

Pregnant Arizona lawmaker shares fight to get abortion, highlighting ‘cruel’ laws

Eva Burch, who gave 10-minute speech on state senate floor, may be first pregnant state lawmaker to detail plans since fall of Roe

The Guardian - US

Confusion in Texas after appeals court blocks border arrest law

State law that would allow local officers to arrest migrants halted hours after US supreme court allowed it

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California Police Department Uses Lego Heads To Hide Suspects

Learn how the Murrieta Police Department in California uses Lego heads to protect suspects' identities in booking photos in compliance with state law.

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