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Alaska Lawmakers Urged to Safeguard Grand Juries’ Constitutional Right to Fight Government Corruption

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The ability of citizen grand juries to investigate government actions has long been a crucial aspect of American society. Dating back to the 17th century, grand juries have played a vital role in keeping government officials accountable. However, in Alaska, there are growing concerns that this important constitutional right is being undermined and suppressed. Alaska’s founders were staunch supporters of the investigative and reporting powers of the grand jury. In fact, they enshrined the broad powers of the grand jury into the state’s Constitution in 1956. The Anti-Suspension Clause in Article I, Section 8 of … Read more

Conservation Groups Fight Against Wolf Trapping in Idaho, Seeking to Protect Endangered Grizzly Bears

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BOISE, Idaho – Conservation groups are taking legal action to protect endangered grizzly bears in Idaho from wolf trapping practices. Thirteen organizations have filed a lawsuit to halt the use of traps and snares for wolves, arguing that such methods could inadvertently harm grizzlies as well. The groups have appealed to a federal judge, requesting a ban on trapping activities during periods when bears are not hibernating. Idaho is home to approximately 80 protected grizzly bears, and conservationists fear that even a single casualty caused by a wolf trap could hinder the species’ recovery efforts. … Read more

Coastal Battle: Homeowners vs. California Coastal Commission in Fight Over Sea Wall Construction

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — A battle over coastal property rights is brewing in Half Moon Bay, California, as rising sea levels pose a growing threat to the state’s cherished coastline. Last winter, severe storms caused extensive damage along California’s coast, and while most of the destruction has been repaired, a different kind of turmoil is stirring in this residential area. Homeowners in the Casa Mira complex are fighting for the right to build sea walls to protect their properties from further erosion. The trouble began in 2016 when a severe storm caused 20 feet … Read more

Social Media Giants Fight Back to Protect Children’s Free Speech in Ohio Lawsuit

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A trade group representing major social media sites has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Ohio to block a new state law requiring verifiable parental consent for children under the age of 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to take effect on January 15. Trade group NetChoice, which includes Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms as clients, argues that the law is unconstitutional. This is not the first time NetChoice has taken legal action against states that attempt to regulate … Read more