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1 month ago
Law

Ontario court voids unconstitutional parts of panhandling law | CBC News

Certain sections of Ontario's panhandling law struck down as unconstitutional.
Court ruling highlights violations of charter rights and reaffirms certain restrictions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Law

Pennsylvania high court revives a case challenging Medicaid limits for abortions

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court must hear a challenge to the constitutionality of a law limiting Medicaid funding for abortions.
The decision raises hope that the state Supreme Court could eventually find a right to abortion in Pennsylvania's constitution. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Law

State supreme court dismisses Ohio's effort to enforce abortion ban

The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state's challenge to a judge's order blocking enforcement of Ohio's near ban on abortions.
The case will now return to the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, where abortion clinics have asked to throw out the law following voters' decision to approve enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Law

Supreme Court seems inclined to leave major off-shore tax in place on investors

The Supreme Court is hearing a major tax case that could have significant implications for congressional tax policy and the federal government's revenue.
The case revolves around the constitutionality of a one-time tax on off-shore investment income, known as the Mandatory Repatriation Tax (MRT). [ more ]
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3 months ago
EU data protection

Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling | CBC News

An Ontario court is hearing a constitutional challenge to the Safe Streets Act, which prohibits aggressive panhandling and soliciting a captive audience.
Advocates argue that the law infringes on the rights of vulnerable individuals and imposes disproportionate fines and imprisonment. [ more ]
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