Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a bill banning guns at election sites, opposing 70% of voters and ignoring risks of intimidation, leaving Nevadans exposed.
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A federal appeals court allows Trump to control California's National Guard amid protests, sparking legal backlash from state leaders Newsom and Bonta.
An appellate court ruled Trump could control CA National Guard, citing evidence of violence by protesters as rationale.
Arizona lawmakers are nearing a $17.6 billion budget deal. Senate agreed to include House priorities without affecting the overall financial bottom line.
The Trump administration's consideration of suspending habeas corpus amid legal challenges to its immigration policies underscores the writ's role in upholding justice. This centuries-old legal safeguard allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention, pivotal in both criminal and immigration contexts. The broader implications reveal tensions between executive power and constitutional rights, emphasizing habeas corpus's importance in maintaining democratic checks and balances.
The Supreme Court is nearing the end of a term with cases on transgender rights, birthright citizenship, and more.
The Trump administration's militarized response to LA protests marks an alarming escalation, threatening democracy and endangering civil rights.
Republicans in the Arizona House introduced their own budget proposal, bypassing ongoing negotiations with Gov. Hobbs.
The Justice Department, under Trump's administration, has withdrawn from key Section 2 Voting Rights Act cases, jeopardizing protections against racial discrimination in voting. This retreat, amid increasing legal challenges to voting rights, risks leaving marginalized voters without federal support and could weaken the impact of private litigation efforts. The DOJ's shift in priorities reflects a troubling trend as courts face radical arguments that threaten to further erode voting rights protections, leaving voters vulnerable to discriminatory practices.
Philadelphia's JustUs Ideas Week, a justice reform festival, kicks off June 9 at Community College of Philadelphia, featuring Marvin Bing.