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Portland Residents Push for Overhaul of Historic Bottle Bill Amid Rising Safety Concerns and Community Struggles

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Portland, Oregon — Residents in a tight-knit cul-de-sac have witnessed a substantial decline in their neighborhood’s quality of life since the opening of a bottle redemption center several years ago. Monica Truax, who has lived in her home since 1992, described the area as plagued by drug dealing, litter, and late-night conflicts. “It’s just all completely changed,” Truax lamented, while noting that many long-term residents continue to raise their families amid these challenges. Oregon’s pioneering bottle redemption law, the first of its kind in the United States, is now under scrutiny as lawmakers consider reforms … Read more

Senator Hagerty Introduces Groundbreaking Bill to Overhaul D.C. Sanctuary Laws and Enforce Federal Immigration Compliance

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Washington, D.C. — Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee unveiled new legislation aimed at transforming the capital’s approach to immigration enforcement. The District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act seeks to dismantle the existing sanctuary laws in the city and enforce compliance with requests from federal authorities, namely the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A companion bill has also been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana. Hagerty criticized the current sanctuary policies in place, stating it is untenable for the nation’s capital to … Read more

Justice Department Sees Major Staff Overhaul, Prioritizing Trump Loyalists for Key Legal Positions

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WASHINGTON — In a significant shift at the U.S. Department of Justice, a noticeable number of career lawyers have left the agency, resulting in the hiring of individuals with notable loyalty to former President Donald Trump. This change of personnel is raising concerns about the impartiality and the traditional non-partisan stance expected in the federal judiciary. The departure of seasoned lawyers, who typically provide a wealth of experience and uphold a broad commitment to justice, comes at a time when the department is handling highly sensitive cases, some of which include charges of election interference … Read more

Elie Mystal Advocates for Overhaul of U.S. Legal System in ‘Bad Law,’ Proposes Abolishing Voter Registration Laws by 2029

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Elie Mystal, a prominent legal commentator and author, has recently put forward a bold proposition in his new book “Bad Law,” calling for the elimination of voter registration laws in the United States. His argument is part of a wider critique in which he outlines ten laws that he believes are impeding American progress. During a recent interview, Mystal referred to his book as his “Project 2029,” emphasizing his vision for a reformed legal landscape by the end of the decade. In “Bad Law,” Mystal argues that certain existing statutes are not only obsolete but … Read more