Children

Growing Momentum: More States Push for Age Verification Laws to Protect Children from Online Pornography

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A growing number of states are considering legislation that would require age verification for access to pornography sites. In 2024, as many as twelve additional states in the United States are weighing bills of their own, following the lead of seven states that adopted similar measures last year. The goal of these laws is to establish a barrier between children and adult content online, potentially paving the way for federal legislation on the issue. Despite the broad public support for these age verification requirements, powerful interests from the tech and pornography industries are pushing back … Read more

Criminal Defense Lawyer Reveals the Shocking Reasons Behind Her Ban on Sleepovers for Her Children

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – A criminal defense lawyer in Houston is making headlines after revealing why she never allows her children to participate in sleepovers. Erin Bailey, a prominent attorney known for her work in defending criminal cases, recently shared her perspective on kids’ sleepovers, which has garnered significant attention on social media. In a TikTok video that has amassed over 3 million views in just under three weeks, Bailey provides detailed explanations for her decision, hoping to raise awareness among other parents about the potential risks involved. Bailey begins her video by discussing the primary … Read more

Michigan Implements Stricter Gun Safety Laws to Protect Children

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DETROIT, Michigan – In an effort to improve gun safety and reduce the risk of accidents or harm to children, new laws will go into effect in Michigan on February 13th. These laws mandate that firearms be unloaded and locked with a trigger-locking mechanism or stored in a locked container whenever a child may be present. To support gun owners in complying with the law, the state police are making free locks available at their posts. Aside from the requirement for safely secured firearms, Michigan is also implementing red flag laws and expanding background checks. … Read more

New Hanover County Schools Votes to Hire Additional Legal Counsel for Exceptional Children Caseload

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Wilmington, North Carolina – The New Hanover County Schools board has voted to hire additional legal counsel to handle exceptional children (EC) matters, following a split between the current representative, Vogel Law Firm, and two attorneys who previously handled the caseload. The decision was prompted by a motion from board member Josie Barnhart, who advocated for seeking different legal counsel for EC cases. Ultimately, the board voted in favor of this move, with some members who had previously opposed hiring Vogel Law Firm now supporting the decision. Barnhart initially suggested hiring the law firm of … Read more