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Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Immigrants in Colorado Under Outdated 18th-Century Law

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Denver, Colorado — In a notable legal intervention, U.S. District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney has issued a temporary injunction against the deportation of certain noncitizens in Colorado, under the seldom-used Alien Enemies Act. This 18th-century statute was recently applied in policies under President Donald Trump’s administration, raising alarms among civil rights advocates concerning its potential misuse. The emergency ruling came late Monday following a legal motion filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two Venezuelan detainees in Denver. The plaintiffs fear wrongful accusations of connections to Tren de Aragua, a notorious gang … Read more

Lansing Moves to Repeal Outdated Restroom Law, Boosting Transgender Rights Amid Wider Civil Support

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Lansing, Michigan — During a recent public hearing in Lansing, a strong showing of support emerged for the repeal of a controversial restroom ordinance enacted in 1986, which criminalizes individuals for using restrooms that do not match their sex at birth. This law has been criticized for its negative impact on the transgender community. At the hearing held Monday, eight individuals voiced their support for the proposed repeal, alongside one virtual backer and a dozen written endorsements. According to Council member Brian T. Jackson, despite its current non-enforcement, the outdated ordinance still poses a symbolic … Read more

Massachusetts Attorney Challenges Outdated Law Preventing Women from Registering for the Draft

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BOSTON — A Massachusetts attorney has initiated legal action challenging the federal statute barring women from enrolling in the Selective Service, calling it discriminatory and antiquated. The lawsuit, representing the women’s rights organization Equal Means Equal and other plaintiffs, could redefine legal standards regarding gender equality in federal policies. The legal complaint lodges a stark question about the Selective Service System’s gender-exclusive registration process, which currently mandates that all male U.S. citizens and male immigrant non-citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 register for the draft. This system, used in the event that a … Read more

Call for Modern Space Laws as Autonomous Satellites Challenge Outdated Treaties: Urgent Updates Needed to Prevent Orbital Collisions

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In an era where the cosmos is increasingly populated by competing satellite constellations, the potential for space collisions has risen dramatically. This growing concern was underscored in 2021 when a Starlink satellite and a OneWeb spacecraft narrowly avoided a collision. The automated systems of both companies did detect the close approach; however, the incident highlighted significant issues regarding communication and coordination between space-faring entities that rely heavily on autonomous systems. The event illuminated the fundamental incompatibilities between the human-centric, state-based frameworks of the existing international space law and the mechanisms of modern autonomous space operations. … Read more