In a surprising move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided not to veto a bill that would expand the City Council’s authority over his appointments. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of heightened tension between the Mayor’s office and the City Council.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has commuted the prison sentence of Eric DeValkenaere, a former Kansas City police detective convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Cameron...
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California’s Racial Justice Act (RJA) of 2020, now retroactively applicable to those already incarcerated, represents an unparalleled effort to ensure racial equity within the legal system. This groundbreaking...
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The Michigan legislature’s lame-duck session concluded without a vote on the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MIVRA), a groundbreaking bill designed to combat voting discrimination, enhance poll access, and...
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A decision on an external audit of the Akron Police Department's use-of-force policies was postponed Monday by the Akron City Council. The proposed legislation, introduced by Mayor Shammas...
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Since 2020, state officials have broadened the eligibility criteria for jury service, revamped the notifications sent to potential jurors, and increased jury summons in Connecticut’s larger cities to...
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