Laws

Governor Ivey Champions New Public Safety Laws to Bolster Alabama’s Law Enforcement and Combat Crime

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has officially enacted the Safe Alabama Public Safety Package, a series of legislative measures aimed at enhancing law enforcement effectiveness and addressing urban crime. The governor first unveiled the initiative during her State of the State Address in February, positioning Alabama as a frontrunner in public safety reform. At a signing ceremony held recently, Ivey expressed her gratitude towards fellow legislators for their role in advancing this “critical public safety legislation.” She emphasized the package’s purpose, stating it conveys a strong message of support to law enforcement while underscoring … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Central Piedmont Community College Breached Open Meetings Laws Amid Controversial Public Safety Facility Plans

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Central Piedmont Community College is facing a federal lawsuit alleging violations of North Carolina’s open meetings and public records laws, as well as First Amendment rights. The Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed the suit on behalf of five individuals, initially in state court before it was transferred to federal court at the request of the college. The focus of the legal complaint centers on the transparency of meetings held by the CPCC Board of Trustees. A controversial project at the Levine Campus in Matthews, which proposes a public safety training facility, … Read more

Fact-Check: The Truth Behind Viral ‘No Touch Laws’ Claims Sweeping Social Media

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Reports circulating on social media have sparked confusion about the existence of “no touch laws” that supposedly went into effect this month across 31 states, including Illinois. These viral posts claim that such regulations prohibit any use of mobile phones while driving, purportedly taking effect on June 5. However, the reality is more nuanced. On June 5, Pennsylvania enacted “Paul Miller’s Law,” which specifically criminalizes the use of hand-held cell phones while operating a vehicle, even when temporarily stopped for traffic signals or delays. This law builds on an existing ban on texting while driving, … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions Violates Equal Protection Laws

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AUSTIN, Texas — A lawsuit has been filed challenging the constitutionality of federal funding allocated to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), claiming the practice is both discriminatory and unconstitutional. The legal action argues that this targeted financial support excludes non-Hispanic institutions from receiving similar benefits, resulting in a disparity that violates equal protection principles. The suit, initiated by a group of predominantly white universities, contends that the federal government’s designation of HSIs fosters an unequal academic landscape. The plaintiffs assert that this specific funding undermines the broader mission of equal opportunity in education, arguing that all institutions … Read more