Legal

California Gun Owners Face Legal Battle Over New Law Restricting Carry in Public Places

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Los Angeles, California – Gun owners in California are now prohibited from carrying firearms into various public places, such as amusement parks, museums, churches, zoos, banks, and public parks, regardless of whether they have a concealed carry permit. This comes as a new law recently went into effect in the state, but its legitimacy is currently being challenged in the courts. Last month, a U.S. district judge blocked the law, deeming it “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” However, a federal appeals court has temporarily lifted this block, allowing the law to proceed for the time … Read more

Prosecutor Sticks to Legal Duty, Refuses to Drop Abortion Miscarriage Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A prosecutor in Trumbull County says that he is obligated to bring a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried in her home, despite increasing pressure and national attention on the case. County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins stated on Tuesday that he must present the felony abuse-of-corpse charge against 33-year-old Brittany Watts to a grand jury. He emphasized that county prosecutors are duty-bound to follow Ohio law. Watkins explained that it is the grand jury’s role to determine whether Watts should be indicted, and that about 20% of cases brought before county grand … Read more

Hershey’s Tangled in Legal Battle Following Alleged Deceptive Halloween Candy Packaging Worth $5 Million

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Hershey, Pennsylvania – A $5 million lawsuit has been filed against Hershey, the famous chocolate company, over allegations of “misleading” packaging of its Reese’s Halloween candy. The lawsuit claims that the packaging of the candy is misleading to consumers, as it gives the impression that there is more chocolate and peanut butter inside than there actually is. The lawsuit, filed by a consumer in Pennsylvania, accuses Hershey of violating state laws on deceptive trade practices and false advertising. The plaintiff argues that the packaging of Reese’s Halloween candy is specifically designed to give the impression … Read more

Legal Showdown: DOJ Challenges Texas Over Controversial Migrant Prosecution Law

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Austin, Texas – The Department of Justice has taken legal action against Texas over its controversial new law aimed at prosecuting and deporting migrants coming into the United States from Mexico. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that the law violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution and seeks to prevent Texas from enforcing it. The Texas law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott last month, is set to go into effect on March 5. It grants authority to any Texas law enforcement officer to arrest individuals suspected of illegally entering the country. Once … Read more