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Mississippi’s New Mental Health Law Struggles with Inconsistent Data, Challenging Implementation

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In an effort to curb the problematic trend of incarcerating individuals solely for their mental health issues, Mississippi enacted a new civil commitment law last year, officials report. The legislation comes in response to troubling findings that revealed many individuals with serious mental illnesses were being detained without criminal charges as they awaited involuntary psychological evaluations and treatment, a practice resulting in at least 17 deaths since 2006. Despite the intentions behind the law, which restricts the jailing of mentally ill individuals to those who are “actively violent” and for no more than 48 hours, … Read more

Skagway Faces Housing Crisis Amid Inconsistent Code Enforcement and Setback Struggles

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In Skagway, Alaska, a critical housing shortage is prompting urgent discussions and calls for action by local leaders. The challenge is exacerbated by a municipal code that complicates the addition of new housing developments, particularly impeding residents who wish to convert existing structures into livable spaces due to strict property setback regulations. This housing crisis affects both the permanent and temporary populations in Skagway, where local business owners often convert long-term rental properties into accommodations for seasonal workers. This shift puts immense pressure on available housing, relegating some seasonal employees to less-than-adequate living conditions, which … Read more

New York Judge Slams Ivanka Trump Over “Inconsistent Recall” in $354.9 Million Business Fraud Ruling

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NEW YORK – A judge in New York has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $354.9 million in damages for business fraud, with his daughter Ivanka Trump facing criticism in the ruling. Judge Arthur Engoron was sharply critical of Ivanka’s “inconsistent recall,” noting that she denied knowledge of key events despite the presentation of documentary evidence. Ivanka was initially listed as a defendant in the case, but was dropped in June 2023 due to a statute of limitations. However, Engoron still questioned her testimony regarding negotiations involving the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. … Read more