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New York Lawmakers Demand DOJ Probe into State Gun Laws, Citing Constitutional Violations

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Utica, N.Y. — Two members of Congress are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to examine the constitutionality of New York’s gun control laws. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, representing New York’s 24th District, and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of the 21st District, collectively called for this inquiry in a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on May 15, 2025. In their correspondence, the lawmakers cite Supreme Court cases that have shaped interpretations of the Second Amendment. They reference significant rulings including District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), and New … Read more

West Virginia Lawmakers Approve New Training Initiative to Enhance School Safety and Foster Community Ties

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WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — A new law passed by West Virginia lawmakers will enable police officers to undergo specialized training in school safety. House Bill 2802 allows law enforcement personnel to engage in up to eight hours of in-service training each year focused on enhancing safety within educational environments. Wayne High School Principal Sara Stapleton expressed gratitude for the unique insight brought by two former police officers now part of the school’s staff. She emphasized the importance of redefining student perceptions of law enforcement, noting that it’s beneficial for young people to see officers as … Read more

Louisiana Lawmakers Push for Justice Reform as Bill Aims to Overturn Jim Crow-Era Jury Verdicts

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NEW ORLEANS — The presence of individuals still incarcerated under a law enabling non-unanimous jury verdicts from the Jim Crow era has come under intense scrutiny, prompting state officials to push for reform. State Sen. Royce Duplessis, a Democrat from New Orleans and the author of Senate Bill 218, asserts that the legislation aims to remedy past injustices and restore faith in the legal system. “This bill gives those individuals a chance to finally have their cases heard by a fair and constitutional jury,” Duplessis stated. Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury law, established during the 1898 constitutional … Read more

Texas Lawmakers Rally Behind Audrii’s Law, Aiming to Prevent Future Tragedies Following Heartbreaking Loss

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a unanimous decision, Texas legislators have advanced H.B. 2000, known as Audrii’s Law, to Governor Greg Abbott for final approval. This significant legislative move was made during a recent session of the Texas Senate. Senator Robert Nichols, who sponsored the bill, highlighted the legislation’s roots in a tragic event from February 2024. The law is named after 12-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who was kidnapped and killed in East Texas. Nichols emphasized the profound impact of her loss, which resonated deeply within the community and prompted this legislative response. The circumstances surrounding Audrii’s … Read more