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Controversial Utah Law Imposes Strict Bathroom Regulations Based on Assigned Sex at Birth

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Salt Lake City, Utah – A new law in Utah has stirred controversy as it requires individuals to use public school and government building restrooms based on the sex assigned to them at birth. This legislation only permits exceptions for those who can prove they have undergone gender-affirming surgery and have legally changed their gender on their birth certificates. Trespassing, loitering, or lewdness charges could be imposed on those who violate this law. While ten other states already have similar restrictions on restroom usage, bills proposing similar laws are being considered in states like West … Read more

Watford City Judge Assigned to High-Profile Minot Murder Case Following Recusal of Local Officials

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Minot, North Dakota – A new judge has been appointed to oversee the case of a man accused of murder and attempted murder in a shooting incident on Christmas Eve. Following the recusal of all Ward County judicial officers due to their familiarity with the suspect and alleged victims, Northwest District Judge Daniel El-Dweek from Watford City has been assigned to preside over the case. Additionally, the Ward County State’s Attorney staff have also recused themselves, and Stark County State’s Attorney Amanda Engelstad will serve as the special prosecutor. Daniel Breijo, a 39-year-old from Surrey, … Read more