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Burien Faces Lawsuit Over Controversial Public Camping Ban: Residents Fight for Their Rights

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BURIN, Wash. – A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Burien in King County Superior Court over its public camping ban. The lawsuit was brought by the Northwest Justice Project on behalf of three unhoused Burien residents and the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness. The complaint argues that Ordinance 818, which prohibits camping on public property between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., unfairly targets and displaces unhoused individuals. According to the lawsuit, Elizabeth and Alex Hale, who are plaintiffs in the case, were among the many people who found refuge in a … Read more

Alaskans Rally Against Corruption: Citizens Fight to Restore Grand Jury Power

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An Alaska grand jury indictment of Judge Margaret Murphy on felony perjury charges has sparked a wave of protests and calls for citizens’ rights to investigate government corruption. Over the years, concerned citizens like David Haeg have been documenting the erosion of the powers vested in grand juries, highlighting actions by the Supreme Court that they view as unconstitutional. According to Haeg, the power of grand juries to investigate and make recommendations concerning the public welfare or safety is enshrined in Article 1, Section 8 of the Alaska Constitution. Haeg argues that this right, second … Read more