States

New Study Exposes Massive Green Card Backlog in the United States, Urges Overhaul of Immigration Process

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Washington, D.C. – A recent white paper has shed light on the significant challenges presented by the green card backlog in the United States, calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the system. The study conducted by the Cato Institute revealed that only 3 percent of applicants are projected to obtain permanent residence by the fiscal year 2024. This alarming statistic highlights the magnitude of the issue, with approximately 34.7 million applications currently backlogged. According to the white paper, the backlog has been caused by the cap on the number and types of immigrants who can … Read more

Florida State’s Lawsuit Against ACC Faces Potential Dismissal as Conference Requests Pause

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Charlotte, North Carolina – The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has responded to Florida State University’s (FSU) ongoing lawsuit against the conference by asking a Florida court to pause the litigation. According to the ACC’s filing on Friday, they are seeking to either halt FSU’s lawsuit while their own claim against the school in North Carolina proceeds, or dismiss FSU’s case entirely. The ACC’s response comes after FSU filed a motion last week in North Carolina to dismiss the conference’s lawsuit, which was initially filed in December. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Mecklenburg County … Read more

Maryland State’s Attorneys Rally for Reform of Juvenile Justice Laws, Urging Action to Address Youth Offenses

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — State’s Attorneys from across Maryland are urging lawmakers to provide relief from the state’s reform laws, which they argue have proven crippling since their passage two years ago. The plea comes as supporters of a new bill designed to reform the juvenile justice system make their case before Maryland’s Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. The proposed legislation would enable the prosecution of juveniles under 13 for specific firearm offenses, third degree sexual abuse, animal abuse, and vehicle theft. Currently, those under 13 cannot be prosecuted for non-violent offenses. Baltimore County State’s Attorney … Read more

New Hampshire Joins Growing List of U.S. States with Comprehensive Data Protection Laws

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CONCORD, New Hampshire — The state of New Hampshire has joined the growing list of U.S. states implementing comprehensive data protection laws. As the 15th state to pass an omnibus data protection law, New Hampshire follows in the footsteps of New Jersey, which passed similar legislation earlier this year. These laws establish the standard data controller and processor relationship. The foundation of U.S. data protection law has traditionally been centered around the principles of “notice and choice.” Businesses are required to publish privacy policies and notices outlining their data collection and usage practices, allowing consumers … Read more