Delays

Federal Judge Delays Ruling on Extending Georgia Voter Registration Amid Hurricane Aftermath; Decision Pending Further Hearings

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Atlanta, GA — A judge in Georgia rejected an immediate motion to extend the voter registration deadline in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc across the state, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption. Despite this setback, Judge Eleanor L. Ross of the Northern District of Georgia has not closed the case entirely, scheduling a hearing for Thursday to further discuss the necessity of an extension. The legal challenge, spearheaded by prominent civil rights organizations including the Georgia chapter of the NAACP, the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, and the New Georgia … Read more

Connecticut Contracts Tech Specialist to Address Delays in Criminal Record Clearance Law

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut has enlisted the aid of an outside contractor to address significant data quality issues hindering the implementation of a law designed to automatically clear thousands of criminal records. This law, which has been plagued with delays, prescribes the erasure of certain criminal convictions in an effort to give individuals a fresh start. Implemented in collaboration with iLab Consultants, an Indiana-based firm, the state aims to resolve technical difficulties plaguing its information technology systems. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, which hired the software quality assurance company in July, anticipates … Read more

Royal Resilience: Princess Theodora of Greece Marries American Lawyer Matthew Kumar in Historic Athens Ceremony After Multiple Delays

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Athens, Greece — Against a backdrop steeped in history and royal tradition, Princess Theodora of Greece and American attorney Matthew Kumar exchanged vows in an opulent ceremony held at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, following two previous postponements. The chosen venue holds special significance, being the same place where Theodora’s parents wed sixty years earlier. The wedding, initially scheduled for May 2020, faced delays due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and was further postponed following the death of Theodora’s father, King Constantine, in January 2023. King Constantine was the last reigning king of Greece, … Read more

South Dakota Abortion Rights Measure Faces Legal Hurdles But Remains on Ballot Amid Judicial Delays

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Pierre, SD – A legal challenge by the Life Defense Fund against a proposed constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in South Dakota will not see a courtroom decision until after the statewide ballot this November. The lawsuit, which seeks to prevent the measure from appearing on the ballot, alleges misconduct by petition circulators. However, recent judicial shifts and scheduling conflicts have pushed the hearing to December 2, well past the election slated for November 5. Initially, the trial was set for late September, but changes in judicial assignments have delayed the process. Judge John … Read more