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SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to Wash. Trans ‘Sanctuary’ Law for Minors
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (765+ words) In April 2023, Washington officially declared itself a “sanctuary state” for transgender-identifying individuals—with a special emphasis on minors. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the Evergreen State’s controversial law after concerned parents filed…...
Concerns about Flock safety cameras could lead to change in South Carolina
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (348+ words) ROCK HILL, S.C. — Lawmakers told Channel 9 they expect several bills to be introduced, pushing to regulate or ban the use of Flock safety cameras in South Carolina. Citizens all over Rock Hill have been questioning local leaders about the technology, and…...
Two Sanandaj shopkeepers were arrested after being summoned to the Public Places Supervision Department of Iran’s Law Enforcement Command ahead of the call for a general strike by Kurdish parties | Hana Human Rights Organization
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (237+ words) Violent Arrest of Rashid Hessami a Teacher from Qorveh Amjad Amini on the Eve of the Fourth Anniversary of Zhina’s Death: “We Had One Daughter and They Took Her From Us” The death sentence of Farzad Ahmadpour a Kurdish prisoner…...
Spanberger quietly kills Youngkin-era transgender rulemaking effort
4+ min ago (394+ words) Governor Abigail Spanberger quietly ended a rulemaking process initiated in the waning days of former-governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration. The rule would have limited transgender students' ability to play sports and use facilities. But Spanberger said over the weekend the rule…...
Extremist Violence in the West Bank / Judea and Samaria: Understanding the Challenge - Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (184+ words) Extremist Violence in the West Bank / Judea and Samaria: Understanding the Challenge Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Extremist Violence in the West Bank / Judea and Samaria: Understanding the Challenge Recent incidents of extremist violence by Jews in Judea and Samaria…...
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech risks making border pushbacks ‘normal’ EU migration policy
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (361+ words) European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at her State of the Union address on Wednesday (16 September) will reportedly announce new migrant-busting plans — possibly even allowing EU states to suspend asylum whenever a large number of people arrive at a…...
El Paso Flock cameras shut down after governor halts state funding
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (416+ words) EL PASO, Texas — This week, city leaders in El Paso will discuss removing all Flock cameras citywide following the governor’s order that stops state funding for the automated license plate readers. Many El Paso residents are looking forward to seeing…...
Citizens Commission on Human Rights International: Dr. Thomas Szaszâs Warning Against Involuntary Hospitalization Is Now UN Human-Rights Doctrine | Markets Insider
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (223+ words) The CRPD Committee “prohibits involuntary placement and involuntary treatment, and institutionalization of persons with disabilities on the basis of disability, without exceptions,” including as a “last resort.” It has said such measures “perpetuate institutional power imbalances,” expose people to “torture…...
As Richmond’s FOIA foibles persist, city claims it has no ‘Flock’ contract
36+ min ago (1514+ words) Last month, The Richmonder filed records requests with several localities asking for contracts with Flock Safety, the company whose automated surveillance cameras have caused blowback across the country. The three Freedom of Information Act requests had almost identical wording. Chesterfield…...
Florida Immigration Detention Center | National News | postregister.com
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