Residency

Revisiting Kamala Harris’s Approach to Sex Offender Residency Laws Amid Misleading Claims in Super PAC Ad

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In a striking example of political advertising’s power to mislead, a recent TV ad by a pro-Donald Trump super PAC portrays former California Attorney General Kamala Harris as lax in enforcing laws to keep sex offenders away from schools and parks. This ad, part of a $19 million campaign broadcast thousands of times across at least five swing states, distorts Harris’s actual record on the enforcement of California’s stringent sex offender residency law. The ad stems from complex legal and constitutional challenges to the California law known as Jessica’s Law. Approved by roughly 70% of … Read more

RFK Jr. Defends His Residency Status in Court Amid Battle to Remain on New York Presidential Ballot

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Albany, N.Y. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential hopeful, appeared in court on Friday concerning a lawsuit that could bar him from appearing on the New York ballot. The suit questions whether Kennedy, a prominent environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist, complies with the residency requirements set forth for presidential candidates in New York state. Kennedy, who has announced his intention to run as a Democratic challenger in the upcoming election, is faced with allegations from a New York voter that he does not meet the state’s five-year residency requirement. The plaintiff contends that Kennedy … Read more

Controversy Surrounds San Diego Mayoral Candidate Over Residency Issue

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed against San Diego mayoral candidate Larry Turner, claiming that he is not a full-time resident of the city. This allegation has raised questions about his eligibility as a candidate in the upcoming election, according to court documents. Turner is one of six candidates running to unseat current Mayor Todd Gloria. However, none of his opponents have managed to gain significant campaign funds or attention. The primary election on March 5 will determine the candidate who will face Gloria in November. This lawsuit is not the first … Read more

The Ins and Outs of Divorce in California: Learn About Residency, Types of Divorce, Property Division, and More

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LOS ANGELES, California — California, known as the pioneer of no-fault divorce, has specific requirements that couples must meet to initiate the divorce process. While there is no need to provide a reason for divorce, couples in Los Angeles must wait six months for the court to finalize the divorce. Additionally, certain residency requirements must be fulfilled before filing for divorce. One of the key prerequisites is that at least one spouse must have resided in California for six months and in the specific county of Los Angeles for three months. However, if a couple … Read more