States Weigh Police Role in Elections
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 28, 2022
In South Carolina and five other states, legislators managed to promote existing ‘voter crimes’ from misdemeanors to felonies, in a move that may intimidate voters.
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 28, 2022
In South Carolina and five other states, legislators managed to promote existing ‘voter crimes’ from misdemeanors to felonies, in a move that may intimidate voters.
JURIST
JANUARY 2, 2025
Legislation enacted during 2024 in South Carolina and Louisiana that legalized open carry without a permit further paints a picture of a country moving in two different directions. Colorado also increased training requirements for concealed carry permits while prohibiting particular misdemeanor offenders from obtaining the permits.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JUNE 8, 2021
On May 27, the federal district court for the District of South Carolina stayed proceedings in the City of Charleston’s lawsuit against fossil fuel companies pending the Fourth Circuit’s decision on remand in the Baltimore case. The opening brief is due June 16. Minnesota v. American Petroleum Institute , No. 21-1752 (8th Cir.).
JonathanTurley
AUGUST 28, 2021
Andy Harris of Maryland and Ralph Norman of South Carolina formally announced impeachment articles against Secretary of State Antony J. Instead, the House of Representatives would have to impeach and the Senate convict (by two-thirds vote) based on “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes or Misdemeanors.”.
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