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States Weigh Police Role in Elections

The Crime Report

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.

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New US gun laws take effect January 1

JURIST

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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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

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.).

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No, Secretary of State Blinken’s Failure In Afghanistan is Not an Impeachable Offense

JonathanTurley

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.”.