Texas AG Reports ‘Sophisticated Actors’ Stealing Identities Of Others To Circumvent Campaign Finance Laws
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday announced the findings of an investigation into the Democratic mega-funder ActBlue, following reports that donors to the site were allegedly using other people’s identities. did. Paxton listed the following findings from the ongoing case: press release. he said in a certain way letter Potential donors can exploit […]
ROOKE: WHO Director Calls For New Public Health Laws That Might Actually Help
It is difficult to imagine agreeing with anything proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Still, at the recent European Health Forum, the organization discussed solutions to the public health epidemic that could have practical utility. Dr Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Director of WHO National Health Policy and Systems Division, said: said Outside the conference, he argued […]
New laws close gap in California on deepfake child pornography
Using AI-powered apps to create fake nude photos of people without their consent violates all sorts of norms, especially if those people are minors. However, it still does not violate California law. But soon it will be. A pair of new bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom make it illegal to create, possess and distribute […]
Newsom signs more anti-crime bills, including laws targeting rape
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five more anti-crime bills sent to his desk by California lawmakers this month, most of which enact modest penalty increases and break with state Democratic leadership over the past several years. This is a departure from the more liberal approach taken by many. Highlighting efforts to combat retail theft […]
ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Israel’s Pager Attack Was Legal Under The Laws Of War
The international “community” and its academic justifiers claim that Israel's attacks on Hezbollah's communications equipment are illegal. They are completely wrong. The laws of war are based on two fundamental principles: first, the distinction between targeting combatants and civilians, and second, the requirement of proportionality when attacking targets that include both. Based on these principles, […]
L.A. developer accused of 444 violations of campaign finance laws
The Los Angeles Ethics Commission has charged real estate developer Samuel Leon with 444 violations of the city's campaign finance laws, including provisions banning the laundering of campaign funds. The agency said: Filing A city department report released Friday said it determined there was “substantial basis” to believe that between 2009 and 2015, Liang repaid […]
Blue City Hit With Lawsuit Over Homelessness Laws Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision
A city in Washington state was sued Thursday, arguing that its ban on public camping violates the state constitution. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sued the city of Spokane over a city ordinance that makes camping on public land a misdemeanor, and after a Supreme Court ruling in June found that the anti-camping […]
‘Disappointing But Unsurprising’: The Campaign To End NYC’s Sanctuary Laws Hits Major Snag
New York City voters will not have a say on whether a set of laws protecting criminal illegal immigrants should remain, all but ensuring that the Big Apple's controversial sanctuary city law will remain in place. Announced by the New York City Charter Revision Commission Reports This week, the commission revealed what referendums will be […]
Supreme Court rules cities may enforce laws against homeless encampments
Washington – The Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities in California and the West can enforce laws regulating homeless encampments on sidewalks and other public property. In a 6-3 decision, the justices The 9th Circuit disagreed. A court has ruled that San Francisco's ban on homeless people sleeping on the streets and in parks is […]
Dr. Sanjay Singh: Alabama ethics laws cripple researchers, universities
Sanjay Singh is an academic, entrepreneur, and early-stage startup investor. Singh taught at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for 20 years. Together with former students and colleagues, Sanjay has launched and exited multiple startups. Singh currently serves as Chairman of the Alabama Capital Network. I dropped out of college in 1985 and moved to […]
