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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Law

America braced as supreme court to hand down rulings on raft of key issues

The US Supreme Court faces politically charged decisions that could reshape American public life, including cases involving Trump's prosecution, abortion access, gun laws, and social media regulation. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

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Hawai'i Supreme Court upholds state gun laws and criticizes U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation
A club dancer awarded £28k after being referred to as 'obedient little slave creature' [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Law

America braced as supreme court to hand down rulings on raft of key issues

The US Supreme Court faces politically charged decisions that could reshape American public life, including cases involving Trump's prosecution, abortion access, gun laws, and social media regulation. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

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Hawai'i Supreme Court upholds state gun laws and criticizes U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation
A club dancer awarded £28k after being referred to as 'obedient little slave creature' [ more ]
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time.com
2 months ago
Education

12-Year-Old Held After School Shooting in Finland. What to Know

A 12-year-old child died and two others were wounded in a school shooting in Finland.
The suspect, also 12 years old, was later detained in a different area of Helsinki after fleeing the scene. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Education

Finnish 12-year-old opens fire on classmates, wounding 3

Finnish police detained a 12-year-old student on suspicion of opening fire at a school in Vantaa, injuring at least three fellow students.
School shootings are uncommon in Finland, but the country has experienced four such incidents in the last 35 years, leading to stricter gun laws. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Education

12-Year-Old Held After School Shooting in Finland. What to Know

A 12-year-old child died and two others were wounded in a school shooting in Finland.
The suspect, also 12 years old, was later detained in a different area of Helsinki after fleeing the scene. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Education

Finnish 12-year-old opens fire on classmates, wounding 3

Finnish police detained a 12-year-old student on suspicion of opening fire at a school in Vantaa, injuring at least three fellow students.
School shootings are uncommon in Finland, but the country has experienced four such incidents in the last 35 years, leading to stricter gun laws. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Law

Firearm restrictions on defendants awaiting trial are constitutional, 9th Circuit rules

The court ruled the restrictions on possessing guns for defendants awaiting trial were constitutional.
The historical evidence supported the disarmament of dangerous criminal defendants. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Does Having a Gun Make a Person Suspicious? Courts Aren't Sure Now.

The case of Robert Homer raises questions about gun possession and probable cause.
The Supreme Court decision underscores the impact on gun laws and Fourth Amendment rights. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
US politics

What to Know About the Gun Laws in Kansas City, Missouri

A mass shooting occurred at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one death and over 20 injuries.
Missouri has lenient gun laws, including not requiring a permit to open or conceal carry a firearm. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

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Hawai'i Supreme Court upholds state gun laws
Special Counsel in Biden document case takes unorthodox prosecutorial strategy [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Defying California law, Shasta County supervisors vote to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors in California voted to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings, defying state gun laws that ban guns in sensitive places.
The board considers the state gun law unconstitutional and believes it infringes upon the people's right to bear arms. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Social justice

Kentucky GOP's New Bill Decriminalizes Use of Deadly Force Against the Unhoused

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have introduced a bill that would criminalize homeless encampments and allow property owners to confront unhoused people with a gun.
The bill has already received significant support from Republican co-sponsors and the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police.
The proposed legislation would designate specific areas for unhoused individuals and impose misdemeanor charges, fines, and potential imprisonment for those found outside of the designated area. [ more ]
The Washington Times
6 months ago
Law

N.Y. can enforce gun bans in 'sensitive locations,' requiring 'good moral character,' court rules

A federal appeals court upheld certain gun laws in New York, including bans on firearms in specific locations and requirements for handgun owners.
The court also struck down some aspects of New York's new gun rules, such as the ban on bringing firearms into houses of worship. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Law

New York's Ban on Guns in Parks and Other Sensitive' Sites Is Affirmed

A federal appeals court upheld significant portions of New York's gun law, allowing the state to ban the carrying of guns in schools, parks, and other places.
The court ruled that local officials can deny firearms to individuals they deem dangerous and the law also requires applicants to be of good moral character. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Chicago

Chicago armed robber allowed to walk free after judge rules it unconstitutional to ban felons from owning guns

A federal judge ruled that laws prohibiting felons from owning guns violate Second Amendment rights.
The case was dismissed because the judge did not find historical precedent for the ban on felons owning guns.
The judge believes that the ban imposes a greater burden on the right to bear arms than historical exclusions. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Police group to push for new gun laws as crime hangs over campaign

A group of law enforcement officials announced the formation of Police Leaders for Community Safety, advocating for stronger gun laws and endorsing federal candidates. [ more ]
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