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New Hampshire governor signs controversial bail reform bill into law

JURIST

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 592 on Tuesday “to end the failed reform social experiment in New Hampshire.” In those instances, the bill permits law enforcement to re-detain the individual. Today, we slammed that revolving door shut.

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New Hampshire Supreme Court approves new redistricting plan

JURIST

The New Hampshire Supreme Court Tuesday approved a plan to redraw New Hampshire’s congressional districts. Theresa Norelli, the former House Speaker for New Hampshire, brought a lawsuit alleging that the current congressional map violates the New Hampshire Constitution.

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“New Hampshire law against ‘woke indoctrination’ of students goes to First Circuit; A state’s attempt to ban critical race theory provoked a lively debate about free speech and the nature of teaching”

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New Hampshire law against woke indoctrination of students goes to First Circuit; A states attempt to ban critical race theory provoked a lively debate about free speech and the nature of teaching”: Thomas F. Harrison of Courthouse News Service has this report.

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ACLU seeks to block New Hampshire voter identification law

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Hampshire filed a complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief in the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire on Monday challenging the state’s new voter identification law. The legal action targets legislation requiring proof of U.S.

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New Hampshire GOP Candidate Loves Voting So Much He Did It Twice

Above The Law

The post New Hampshire GOP Candidate Loves Voting So Much He Did It Twice appeared first on Above the Law. So civic minded!

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New Hampshire Bar Association endorses ALPS Insurance

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We are thrilled to announce that as of December 1 st , 2023, The New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA) has named ALPS Insurance as an endorsed provider of legal malpractice insurance for its members. When asked why the NHBA chose ALPS as their partner, Executive Director George Moore pointed to the company’s “.proactive

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US appeals court rejects challenge to NYC George Floyd protest curfews

JURIST

Federal courts have upheld government limitations on lawful assembly so long as the content or messaging of a protest is unaffected by the regulations. New Hampshire that certain time, place, and manner restrictions are permissible under the First Amendment. In 1941, the US Supreme Court recognized in Cox v.

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