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HRW claims US government approval of Nevada lithium mine violates Indigenous rights

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) claimed Thursday that the US government’s decision to permit Lithium Americas to mine at Thacker Pass in Nevada violated Indigenous people’s rights by failing to obtain free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) in accordance with international law.

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Nevada governor signs law expanding vote by mail

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Nevada’s governor on Wednesday signed a bill into law expanding voter access at a time when legislatures across the country are restricting access. ” Nevada’s expansion of mail voting comes at a time when many state legislatures are proposing or passing laws restricting voters’ rights and access.

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US Supreme Court rejects Nevada Green Party’s bid to reinstate Jill Stein on ballot

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The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Nevada Green Party’s request to reinstate its presidential candidate, Jill Stein, on Nevada’s 2024 general election ballot. This decision leaves in place a ruling by the Nevada Supreme Court that bars Stein and the Green Party from appearing on the ballot.

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Nevada Secretary of State orders halt in county’s ballot count hours after state high court says the process violates law

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Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske ordered Nye County’s hand count of ballots to cease immediately late Thursday night just hours after the Nevada Supreme Court ruled the county’s process violated state law. On October 25, the court ruled in favor of the ACLU of Nevada.

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Federal appeals court rules Nevada COVID-19 cap on church gatherings is unconstitutional

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Tuesday that Nevada’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic is unconstitutional because it places harsher attendance limits on religious gatherings than on casinos and other secular businesses. Thanks for your support! DONATE NOW.

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Nevada federal court upholds county exotic animal permits

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The United States District Court for the District of Nevada Tuesday held that a county’s conditional permit regulations for housing exotic animals did not violate the US Constitution. The post Nevada federal court upholds county exotic animal permits appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Nevada resident charged with exporting electronics to Iran in violation of sanctions

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A Nevada resident was arraigned Friday on charges that she knowingly exported electronics and other goods to Iran in violation of US sanctions. The post Nevada resident charged with exporting electronics to Iran in violation of sanctions appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. and shipped them to Iran.