Reckless Drivers in This City Could Lose Their Cars
A newly proposed Milwaukee ordinance targets repeat offenders by taking them to civil court and establishing their behavior as a "public nuisance.”
The Indictment of the Nation’s Longest-serving Legislative Leader
The federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is the latest, and biggest, development in a push to crack down on corruption in Chicago.
In Mississippi, Another Push to Ease Restrictions on Divorce
The change would make things easier for someone trying to end a marriage against their partner’s wishes.
What to Watch For in State Legislatures in 2022
State legislative sessions in election years can sometimes be sleepy affairs, but not this year. Here are the big issues they'll be addressing.
Legislators Return to Session No Longer Able to Use Shortcut for Passing Bills
In a victory for government reform groups, Hawaii state lawmakers cannot employ “gut-and-replace” amendments to speed along bills.
Technology Use in Courts Skyrockets, Challenging Those Without Internet Access
Starting in March 2020, all 50 states and Washington, D.C., began offering video hearings, despite having no history of remote civil court proceedings.
States Ask Supreme Court to Consider Challenge Over SALT Cap
It's the latest development in a case that four states have brought against the $10,000 limit on the state and local tax deduction.
'Love Letter' Legislation Leads to Lawsuit
A real estate firm filed a lawsuit to contest a new law in Oregon that prohibits sellers from presenting their clients with letters from prospective homebuyers, a common practice in competitive markets.
Judge Blocks National Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
The Tuesday ruling stops a nationwide vaccine mandate by the Biden administration that was set to start Dec. 6.
Should Rap Lyrics Be Used as Evidence in Criminal Trials?
A proposal in the New York State Assembly would require prosecutors to meet stricter standards to use rap lyrics as evidence, a relatively common practice that in most states has gone unregulated.
Taking Race Out of Criminal Charges
Prosecutors in Yolo County, California, are attempting “race-blind charging” by using software to redact identifying information, including race and other descriptors, from police reports.
County Judge Bans Elf on the Shelf ‘Tyranny’ as ‘Gift To Tired Parents’
Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Robert D. Leonard II, in a blistering decision, banned the elf, a stuffed toy that serves as a lookout for Santa around the world.
Reducing the Staggering Backlog of Court Cases
COMMENTARY | State and local leaders can tackle the massive backlog of criminal cases by expanding pretrial services, transforming indigent defense and embracing restorative justice processes.
Appeals Court Rules Against States Challenging SALT Deduction Cap
The decision comes amid debate in Congress over whether to roll back the $10,000 limit on a write-off for state and local taxes.
Why States are Expanding Domestic Violence Laws to Include Emotional Abuse
Connecticut is the latest state to do so, updating its laws to provide new protections for people victimized by damaging psychological tactics and controlling behavior.
Citizen Enforcement of Texas Abortion Ban Could Spread to Other Laws
Two state laws that restrict transgender youth also rely on private civil actions.
Secretly Removing a Condom During Sex is Technically Legal. One State is Poised to Change That.
Lawmakers in California approved legislation to ban “stealthing.” If signed into law, the state would be the first to explicitly outlaw the practice.
The Future of State Versus State Cases at the US Supreme Court
Two justices have made clear that they believe the court is neglecting too many of the disputes.
Lyft and Uber Establish Legal Funds to Protect Drivers from Texas Abortion Law
The ride-booking companies said they would cover legal fees if their drivers are sued under the state’s new law, which allows private citizens to file lawsuits against anyone who “aids and abets” a woman in obtaining an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Repeat Drunk Drivers in This State Can Now Face Life in Prison
Drunk drivers with previous impaired-driving convictions who kill or injure others will be subjected to increased sentencing guidelines, including the possibility of life in prison, under a new law in New Hampshire.
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