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State Governments Rally to Uphold ‘No Body, No Parole’ Laws as Convicted Killer Seeks High Court Challenge

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Roma, Australia — A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in Australia as a convicted double murderer, Rodney Michael Cherry, 62, seeks parole, challenging the country’s strict “no body, no parole” laws. Cherry was convicted in 2002 for the murders of his wife Annette Cherry, 35, and her daughter, Kira Guise, 18, in Roma, a town in rural Queensland. While Annette’s body was found, Kira remains missing, and Cherry has consistently claimed his innocence. Under Queensland law, convicted murderers are ineligible for parole if they fail to disclose the location of their victims’ bodies. This legislation … Read more

Abortion Rights Advocates in Arizona Plot Legislative Strategy to Align State Laws with New Constitutional Protections

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Abortion rights activists in Arizona are setting their sights on overturning state laws that they argue contradict the newfound constitutional right to an abortion, though they face a challenging political landscape dominated by the Republican majority in both state chambers. At the core of the controversy is the ongoing effort to repeal Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban through legal challenges and legislative changes. Last session, following the approval of Proposition 139 which amended the state constitution in favor of abortion rights, the ACLU along with Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights initiated legal action … Read more

Boise State and Big City Coffee Clash Deepens, Legal Feud Heads to Idaho Supreme Court Amid Soaring Costs

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Boise, Idaho – The legal battle between Boise State University and Big City Coffee continues unabated, with taxpayers footing a burgeoning bill surpassing $1.5 million. After a jury awarded Big City Coffee owner Sarah Jo Fendley $4 million in damages for First Amendment violations, both parties returned to court, signaling lengthy appeals and further financial implications. In the recent court developments, Ada County District Judge Cynthia Yee-Wallace turned down Boise State’s requests for a new trial and to overturn the jury’s verdict. However, she did adjust the compensation amounts, notably lowering the awarded figure for … Read more

Huntington Beach Sues California Again, Challenging Sanctuary State Law as Unconstitutional Amid Rising Crime Concerns

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Huntington Beach, California – Nearly seven years after an initial legal defeat, the city of Huntington Beach has launched a new legal challenge against California’s sanctuary state law, alleging the law inhibits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and thus violates the U.S. Constitution. City leaders disclosed that their federal lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the Central District of California. In the lawsuit, plaintiffs include the city itself, the city council, its police department, and the chief of police. They are contesting the constitutionality of the California Values Act, also known … Read more