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A bipartisan effort led by Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia aims to revolutionize oversight of federal prisons through the introduction of the Federal Prison Oversight Act. This legislation, set to be introduced on Wednesday, seeks to address instances of scandal and abuse within the system by establishing a hotline for inmates to report misconduct directly…
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Several families in Alabama have filed lawsuits alleging that the organs of their deceased loved ones were removed without consent while in state custody. The lawsuits contain disturbing allegations against the Alabama Department of Corrections and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), raising questions about ethical practices and legal oversight in the handling of…
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A bill aimed at making police-worn body camera footage public record in Alabama was defeated in a Senate committee vote on Wednesday. Sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, the legislation, SB14, would have mandated the release of bodycam and dashcam video footage within 30 days of a request, making it accessible to families as well.…
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A complex landscape of state laws surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is posing challenges for businesses across the United States, with each state taking its own approach to regulating this rapidly evolving technology. In Utah, lawmakers are deliberating over legislation that would mandate certain businesses to disclose whether their products interact with consumers autonomously, without human…
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In a concerted effort to safeguard individual rights amidst the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI), five additional federal agencies have pledged to uphold principles of fairness and equality alongside the Justice Department. The Justice Department revealed on April 4, 2024, that an extended coalition of cabinet-level federal agencies has committed to preserving fundamental civil…
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In response to recent controversies surrounding the burial of loved ones in unmarked graves without proper notification, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intervention to revamp next-of-kin death notifications in Mississippi. The assistance will be provided to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office under Title VI of the Civil Rights…
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Elissa Best, known as the rockstar attorney and founder of Best Law, is shaking up the legal world with her unique approach to practicing law. At just 20 years old, Elissa attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, making her one of the youngest students to graduate from her law school. After graduation, Elissa embarked…
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Major Overhaul in Real Estate Fees Set to Transform Home Buying and Selling in Colorado Colorado’s real estate landscape is on the brink of a significant transformation as a groundbreaking $418 million settlement in an antitrust lawsuit promises to reshape the way homes are bought and sold, potentially saving thousands of dollars for homeowners. The…
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Amidst the ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, a lesser-known group of survivors is finding solidarity and support in an online forum dedicated to those who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic nuns. Gathering weekly over Zoom, members of the support group share their experiences and provide mutual encouragement. Founded by Mary Dispenza,…
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The planned execution of Thomas Eugene Creech, one of the nation’s longest-serving death row inmates, was abruptly put on hold Wednesday in Idaho after a series of failed attempts to establish intravenous access for the lethal injection. Creech, 73, convicted of multiple murders across three states, including the killing of a fellow prisoner in 1981,…
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