Signs

Iowa Gov. Signs Law Allowing Police to Arrest Migrants Previously Denied Entry or Deported

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Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new law that allows state authorities to arrest migrants who have been denied entry or deported from the US. The law, known as SF 2340, aims to address what the governor calls the failure of the Biden administration to enforce immigration laws. Reynolds accuses the administration of refusing to deport those who enter the country illegally, while the new law gives Iowa law enforcement the power to enforce existing immigration laws. Under the new law, migrants who have outstanding deportation orders, have been previously … Read more

Florida Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Children from Exploitation and Combat Domestic Violence, Inspired by Gabby Petito’s Tragic Story

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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a series of bills on Wednesday aimed at protecting children from exploitation and online predators, as well as a domestic violence bill inspired by the tragic killing of Gabby Petito. During a news conference in St. Petersburg, DeSantis signed five pieces of legislation. One of the bills, referred to as the “Gabby Petito Act” or SB 1224, requires law enforcement officers investigating domestic violence incidents to administer a lethality assessment under certain circumstances. The assessment involves asking a series of questions to determine if the victim … Read more

Virginia Governor Signs Gun Safety Bills into Law, Sparks Debate and Polarized Reactions

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RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a series of gun safety bills into law while vetoing numerous others, sparking both praise from advocates and criticism from Democratic lawmakers. The legislation that received his signature includes measures to prevent children who pose a credible threat from accessing firearms and to ban an illegal device known as an auto sear, which can convert firearms into automatic weapons. In a statement, Governor Youngkin emphasized his commitment to upholding the rights of law-abiding Virginians while also enacting “common sense reforms.” However, House Majority Leader Charniele Herring … Read more

Alabama Governor Signs Legislation Protecting IVF Clinics: Ensuring Hope and Parenthood for Couples

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Montgomery, Alabama – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation that provides legal protection to in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers. This move comes in response to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that equated frozen embryos to children, raising concerns about potential legal liabilities for clinics and prompting a pause in services by three major IVF providers. The new law shields providers from lawsuits and criminal prosecution in the event of any damage or death of an embryo during IVF procedures. The legislation was proposed by Republicans in the state Legislature as a … Read more