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Controversial Bill Makes Being in Iowa a State Crime for Previously Denied or Removed Individuals

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DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that makes it a state crime for a person to be in Iowa if they have previously been denied admission or removed from the United States. The law, which will go into effect on July 1, has raised concerns among Iowa’s immigrant communities and has sparked discussions among legal experts and law enforcement officials about its enforcement. This legislation, known as Senate File 2340, closely resembles a Texas law that is currently facing legal challenges. Leaders of the Iowa Latinx community … Read more

Chief Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. and Judge Maureen Wood Enter Rockdale County State Court Election, Competing for Seat Vacated by Retiring Judge

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CONYERS, Georgia – In a bid to secure the position he was appointed to last year, Chief Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. has announced his candidacy for the Rockdale County State Court. Cuthpert was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve the remaining term of retiring Judge Nancy N. Bills. However, he will face competition from Rockdale County Juvenile Court Judge Maureen Wood, who also qualified for the judicial race on March 4. Judge Cuthpert’s decision to run for election comes after his year-long tenure in the position. As the appointed chief judge, he has likely … Read more

Ohio Cities File Lawsuit Challenging State Law Stripping Local Tobacco Regulations

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Filing a lawsuit on Wednesday, Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is leading a legal challenge against a recently passed state law that aims to strip away the authority of cities in Ohio to regulate the sale of tobacco products at the local level. This lawsuit is supported by 13 other Ohio cities, including Bexley, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. The ban, which is scheduled to take effect on April 23, was approved after lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto of the legislation earlier this year. Under the newly enacted law, Ohio cities would no longer … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction on Taxing Arizona State Rebates: What This Means for Families

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Phoenix, Arizona – Families in Arizona should include last year’s state rebate as part of their income when filing their taxes, according to a recent federal court ruling. The decision comes after Attorney General Kris Mayes’ request for a preliminary injunction to block the IRS from taxing the rebates was denied by a judge. The rebates, which were distributed to nearly 750,000 Arizona families, will now be subject to federal taxation. U.S. District Court Judge Murray Snow stated that he lacked sufficient information to determine if the court has jurisdiction over whether taxing the rebate … Read more