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New Mexico’s Battle Against Gun Violence Demands Stronger Measures, Giffords Law Center Reports

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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Gun violence remains a pressing issue in New Mexico and continues to demand attention. Despite the implementation of a controversial public health order in September of last year, which made progress in the fight against gun violence, the state has received a mere C+ grade on the Giffords Law Center’s Gun Law Scorecard. According to the Giffords Law Center, New Mexico has implemented certain measures to prevent gun crimes. These include universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, domestic violence gun laws, and the passage of a new child access prevention … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $150 Million in Defamation Case: Will Election Workers Receive Any of the Money?

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WASHINGTON — Former New York mayor and President Donald Trump’s one-time attorney, Rudy Giuliani, has been ordered by a jury to pay almost $150 million in damages to former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss for defaming them after the 2020 presidential election. However, it remains unclear whether Freeman and Moss will actually receive any of the money. Giuliani plans to appeal the jury’s verdict, and his attorneys have claimed that he does not have the funds to cover his various debts. Although it is unknown how much Giuliani is worth, his net … Read more

Remembering Selma Cash Paty: A Trailblazing Advocate for Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom

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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Selma Cash Paty, a pioneering lawyer and advocate for women’s rights, passed away on May 1, 2016, at the age of 89. Paty was a trailblazer in the legal profession, entering the field before the acceptance of women as equal counterparts in law. Known for her strong advocacy for women’s rights, abortion, and various causes in the Hamilton County community, Paty made a significant impact in the courtroom. She was respected by her peers, who admired her passion for the law, family, socializing, and embracing outdated practices such as smoking cigarettes. Notably, … Read more

Judge Upholds Freedom of Expression: Key Restriction Lifted on Controversial Book Ban Law Impacting Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night’

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A federal judge in Wichita, Kansas has ruled to block a “bizarre” book ban law that aimed to restrict access to Elie Wiesel’s memoir “Night.” The legislation was intended to prevent students up to the 12th grade from being exposed to books containing sexual content or explicit language. Judge Julie Robinson deemed the law unconstitutional, stating that it violated the First Amendment rights of students and teachers. The book ban law was introduced in July 2020 by the Kansas legislature. It targeted over 60 books, including classic novels like “The Catcher in the Rye” and … Read more