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Sentencing Project Trends Report Highlights New Criminal Justice Laws Across The Country 

The Crime Report

In California, Porter pointed to a recent bill that established the right for individuals to petition the court to challenge racial bias in convictions and judgments. Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont have now joined Colorado, Nebraska and Utah in approving similar legislative language. .

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5 Inspiring Legal Professionals Making Positive Change for Lawyers in the LGBTQ Community

LegalTalkNetwork

Although the calendar celebration for Pride Month may only last four weeks, there is no expiration date for celebrating and honoring all of the brave trailblazers who have fought tirelessly to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for all Americans. overseeing well-being initiatives for more than 1,000 attorneys.

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November Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Reply Comments on EEO Reporting and KidVid Accessibility; New Noncommercial FM Filing Window; Biennial Ownership Reports; License Renewals; and More

Broadcast Law Blog

Form 395-B was an annual report intended to gather information about the race and gender of broadcast employees, thrown out by the courts over fears of the unconstitutional use of the data to force broadcasters to make hiring decisions based on these factors. We wrote more about the possible resurrection of Form 395-B, here.

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“A Sad Day”: How the Colorado Disqualification Case is Bringing Back Some Bad Memories for the Supreme Court

JonathanTurley

Below is my column in The Messenger on the challenge facing the Supreme Court in the coming week over the electoral disqualification of former president Donald Trump in Colorado and Maine. The appeal in Maine has been filed and can now work its way up to the Court. Colorado is expected to file with the Court this week.

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