Opponents

Supreme Court Upholds Buffer Zone Laws for Abortion Clinics, Denies Opponents’ Appeals

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Washington, D.C. — The Supreme Court upheld laws that establish buffer zones outside abortion clinics, a decision affecting both clinic vigilance and access to reproductive services. These rules are designed to prevent harassment and ensure safe passage for patients seeking abortion services, as well as maintaining order outside medical facilities. The legal challenges dismissed by the court had been mounted by opponents of abortion, who argued that these buffer zones infringe upon their First Amendment rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. The zones typically prevent protesting within a certain distance from clinic entrances, an … Read more

Michigan Gun Rights Rally Draws Advocates and Opponents, Calls for Balanced Gun Legislation Emerge

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LANSING, Mich. — Gun rights supporters gathered outside the Michigan Capitol on Thursday to voice their concerns and celebrate their Second Amendment rights, amid newly enacted gun legislation they argue falls short of protecting law-abiding citizens. The event was a platform for advocates, including several organizations and individual enthusiasts, to rally against what they perceive as threats to their constitutional rights. Brian Jeffs, Vice President of the Second Amendment March, emphasized the gathering as a crucial way for supporters to unite and spotlight their ongoing commitment to gun rights. “This event is not just a … Read more

Maryland Judge Allows Opponents of Swallow Falls Bridge Replacement Plan to Challenge Decision in Court

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Oakland, Maryland — Construction opponents of the Swallow Falls bridge replacement plan have won a significant victory in court. On Monday, visiting Judge W. Timothy Finan denied the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) motion to dismiss a petition challenging the state’s decision to grant an exception to the protected Youghiogheny River corridor. The petition, filed in September, calls on the court to remove the exception that would allow for the construction of a new bridge on an offset alignment of the existing Swallow Falls span. The petitioners, including property owner Steve Storck, argue that … Read more