Parkland Shooting Sparks Student and Official Action Debate
Survivors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland drive a renewed national debate on gun control and school safety. Public officials including Gov. Rick Scott pledge to keep firearms from those with mental health issues while students organize rallies and press for stricter laws.
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NYCLU sues over detention of immigrant children in ORR care
The New York Civil Liberties Union filed in Manhattan federal court alleging prolonged detention of immigrant children by ORR under a mid 2017 policy change led by Scott Lloyd. Lead plaintiff L V M, a 17 year old from El Salvador, remained in custody months after judges found no threat. The suit seeks class action status for at least 40 children.
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Republicans plan federal lawsuit over Pennsylvania redistricting map
State and national Republican officials will sue today to block a new Pennsylvania congressional map released Monday by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The map, drawn after ruling the prior lines unconstitutional partisan gerrymander, may boost Democrats’ chances to win up to six House seats, while Republicans hold 13 of 18. Trump urged the action.
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Supreme Court rejects Second Amendment challenge to California wait period
The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to California’s 10 day waiting period for gun purchases, affirming broad regulatory authority. The decision, joined by no justices, upholds that the Second Amendment does not block this firearm sale safety measure, with California and eight other states plus DC enforcing waiting periods.
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