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Federal Court Approves Idaho’s Abortion Trafficking Law but Blocks Recruiting Provision

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San Francisco – Following recent legal disputes, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has made a critical decision concerning Idaho’s unique abortion law. The court ruled that the state can impose its “abortion trafficking” statute, which prosecutes those aiding minors in obtaining abortions without parental consent, specifically in terms of harboring or transporting minors across state lines for the procedure. However, the appellate court has decided to block the enforcement of the part of the law concerning the “recruiting” of minors for abortions. The terms of the 2023 law had initially defined “recruiting, harboring, … Read more

Landmark Ruling Challenges Corporate Transparency Act, Halts Disclosure Provision

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MIAMI — A judge in Miami has ruled against a provision in the Corporate Transparency Act that requires companies to disclose their true owners to the federal government. The ruling comes as a blow to efforts to combat money laundering and other illicit activities. The Act, passed earlier this year, aimed to increase transparency and curb the use of anonymous shell companies for illegal purposes. However, Judge John Doe declared the disclosure provision unconstitutional, arguing that it violated the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment. The decision has sparked controversy among supporters of the … Read more