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Immigration Police Can Already Sidestep US Sanctuary City Laws Using Data-Sharing Fusion Centers
Built to combat terrorism, fusion centers give US Immigration and Customs Enforcement a way to gain access to data that’s meant to be protected under city laws limiting local police cooperation ...Tech - Wired - 19 hours ago -
Los Angeles City Council Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Ordinance in Response to Trump
The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump’s presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Los Angeles passes 'sanctuary city' ordinance after Trump vows mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance Tuesday unanimously to protect immigrants after President-elect Trump vowed to begin mass deportations. The ordinance passed on a ...Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago -
Browns sue city of Cleveland over 'Modell Law' designed to prevent their move to suburbs
The Browns’ back-and-forth battle with Cleveland over a planned move into a new suburban stadium has gone to courtSports - ABC News - October 24 -
A New York City law used to padlock suspected illegal pot shops is ruled unconstitutional
A New York City judge has ruled that a law the city has relied on to padlock suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutionalHealth - ABC News - October 29 -
Stargazing on the Isle of Rum, Scotland’s first dark sky sanctuary
Thanks to the near nonexistent light pollution, the Hebridean island has been officially recognised as one of the best night skies in the world. I step out the door of Guirdil bothy at 2am to the ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Lion cub evacuated from Lebanon to South African sanctuary escapes airstrikes, abuse
When Sara first arrived at her rescuers’ home, she was sick, tired, and was covered in ringworms and signs of abuse all over her little furry bodyWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
From traditional workspaces to “sanctuaries”: how Mo Hamzian is shaping the culture of remote work
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Nearly 28% of the global workforce works remotely, and 38% of the global workforce are freelancers who don’t commute to traditional office spaces: remote work is here to ...Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions
Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned
The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
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How do the laws of war apply to terrorists?
A terrorist is an “outlaw” in the literal sense of that term. They are not protected by the ordinary rules of international law, because they don’t abide by these rules themselves.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Health secretary will vote against assisted dying law
The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law
Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'
The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law
A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024
The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law
Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives. The Associated Press projected that a ballot initiative seeking to repeal the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
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Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition. “Donald Trump and his transition team are ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
To succeed, modern tech needs updated patent law
America's first patent statutes date to the 18th century, when steam engines and cotton gins were cutting-edge. It’s little wonder, then, that in recent years, confusion has reigned over what can ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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Cities on screen: Venice on film
Ten movies set in one of the most cinematic places on the planet, chosen by our film criticWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Is this economy turning against cities?
The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
The Best Bagels in New York City
The age-old debate continues.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
The Best Pizza in New York City
Some of the city’s most famous pies didn’t make the list, while some unexpected spots delivered superlative examples of the form.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
The New York City Marathon, in Photos
New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
Citi revamps pay for wealth bankers
More bonuses will go to those who move client assets into investments, and less to those who sell new loansBusiness - Financial Times - November 7 -
Manchester’s lessons for other British cities
Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its kneesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Meloni’s government passes new law to save Albania migration transfer policy
Move by Italian PM overturns ruling by a Rome court that could have blocked deal to curb migrant arrivals. Italy’s far-right government has passed a new law to overcome a court ruling that risks ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Judge weighs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Louisiana is the only state that will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.Top stories - CBS News - October 22
