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Civil rights groups sue Iowa officials to stop immigration law from going into effect

JURIST

In the complaint filed with the District Court of Southern Iowa, the groups claim that Iowa has exceeded its power by intruding on areas of law reserved to the federal government. They first argue that the federal government has exclusive power to regulate immigration and that Iowa’s law conflicts with federal immigration statutes.

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International arbitration, McGirt retroactivity, and anti-discrimination laws

SCOTUSBlog

Oklahoma should apply retroactively, and whether the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act violates a website designer’s First Amendment rights. As reported on SCOTUSblog, Oklahoma has asked the justices to consider revisiting and overruling McGirt. Oklahoma applies retroactively to convictions that were final when McGirt was announced.

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South Carolina governor signs law banning most abortions after 6 weeks

JURIST

South Carolina joins a number of other US states who have passed similar bills into law, including Florida , Texas and Oklahoma. Anyone found to be in violation of the law faces a felony conviction, a potential $10,000 fine and a prison sentence of up to two years.

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Intellectual property and Navajo water rights

SCOTUSBlog

After a dispute over the trademarks for remote controls used to operate heavy construction equipment, a jury awarded Oklahoma-based Hetronic International, Inc. Claiming rights to water from the Colorado River itself, the Navajo Nation sued the federal government. Hetronic International, Inc. trademarks.

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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors

JURIST

The court reasoned that since SB 14 does not violate a constitutionally protected interest, it can be found unconstitutional only if it is not rationally related to a legitimate government interest. The post Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“The Framers Weren’t Perfect, but They Weren’t Fools”: Biden Administration Loses Another Gun Rights Case

JonathanTurley

District Judge Patrick Wyrick in Oklahoma City dismissed an indictment against Jared Michael Harrison for violating a federal law that makes it illegal for “unlawful users or addicts of controlled substances” to possess firearms. Under 18 U.S.C. § Barr , 919 F.3d 3d 437, 451–53 (7th Cir. 2019) (Barrett, J., dissenting).

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Abortion Battle Enters Second Phase

The Crime Report

State governments are already responding to the Dobbs decision with new regulations banning abortion or working to reinforce protections for people seeking abortions in their states across state lines. Performing an abortion or attempted abortion are felony offenses. Performing an abortion is a felony offense.

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