Advocates for the homeless file a lawsuit against L.A., claiming the city broke open meeting regulations.
Good morning and welcome to Records LA – City Hall newsletter. I’m David Zanizer, here with updates about city and county governance, alongside Dakota Smith and Julia Wick. L.A. political leaders are confronting some pretty tough deadlines that could lead to significant issues—legal and financial—if not managed correctly. By June 2026, they are required to […]
Advocates highlight the importance of fairness in the stopped execution of mentally ill inmate Roberts in Alabama.
Alabama Halts Execution of David Lee Roberts for Psychiatric Evaluation On August 21, Alabama paused the execution schedule for David Lee Roberts while he undergoes a psychiatric evaluation. The Department of Corrections announced on Friday that the assessments would not be completed in time, effectively putting the execution on hold. Roberts has been diagnosed with […]
Alabama mother advocates for changes to youthful offender laws after a judge limits the sentence for her son’s killer to 3 years.
Alabama Mother Advocates for Change in Youth Crime Laws After Son’s Death In the wake of her 19-year-old son’s tragic death from a DUI accident, a mother in Alabama is rallying for modifications to the state’s laws governing youthful offenders. Nolan McDavid, a University of Southern Alabama student, lost his life last November when a […]
Man Who Seriously Assaulted Elderly Pro-Life Advocates Skirts Jail Time
Baltimore Man Found Guilty in Assault on Pro-Life Activists A 28-year-old man from Baltimore was convicted for violently attacking two elderly pro-life activists, Mark Crosby, aged 73, and Richard Schaeffer, aged 84. The verdict came after Patrick Bryce faced charges in February related to the two assaults and reckless endangerment. Interestingly, despite video evidence showing […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for voter protection legislation on the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Terri Sewell Advocates for Voting Rights Act Renewal On the anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, US Representative Terri Sewell from Alabama urged Congress to advance the Voting Rights Act once again. During a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Act’s signing by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Sewell appeared in a […]
Democrat Rep Julie Johnson Advocates for Fair Elections Yet Requests Partisan Gerrymandering
Texas Democrat Advocates for Partisan Gerrymandering On Tuesday, Texas Democrat Julie Johnson appeared on CNN, advocating for a “fair and independent” election map while simultaneously supporting partisan gerrymandering in Democratic-leaning states. During her segment on “Leave with Jake Tupper,” Johnson characterized the current political struggle as a vital battle for democracy in the nation’s future. […]
Severe budget reductions: Advocates criticize the impact of Trump’s tax law on Latino communities
Impact of Recent Legislation on Latino Communities WASHINGTON – Recent tax and spending cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump will significantly affect Latinos and communities facing environmental challenges, according to comments made during a virtual press conference by Democrats and advocates. The President’s Domestic Policy Agenda Legislation was passed by Congressional Republicans without […]
Trump’s FDA Advocates for ‘Gas Station’ Opioid to Be Included in DEA’s Drug Schedule
FDA Moves to Classify Kratom Derivative as Controlled Substance Washington – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally requested that a well-known derivative of Kratom be classified as a controlled substance. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the use of 7-hydroxymitraginine, or 7-OH, which is derived from the […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for better prenatal care access for military families.
On Thursday, a new initiative was presented by US President Terri Sewell from Alabama, Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, and Congressman Andy Kim from New Jersey. This legislation aims to enhance access to prenatal care specifically for military families. The proposed law would establish a pilot program within the Department of Defense to recognize pregnancy […]
New Sentencing Law Supported By Democrats And Advocates Has Caused Surge In Repeat Offenders, According To Attorney General
Concerns over Virginia’s Sentencing Law Almost 50% of individuals who had their sentences reduced under Virginia’s Democratic-supported sentencing law were arrested again within a year after their release, as reported by top prosecutors in the state. The office of Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares provided data on this issue in a press release on […]