Stricter

New York Legislators Propose Stricter Laws to Combat Rising Squatter Incidents

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New York legislators are currently pushing for new laws to address the issue of “squatting” following a series of recent clashes between squatters and homeowners. Squatting refers to the act of occupying a piece of land or a building without legal ownership or permission. It involves individuals living on the property without paying rent or having any lawful documentation stating their ownership. The lenient squatting laws in New York State have come under scrutiny due to several incidents involving squatters. In the state, if a squatter has been living in a home for 30 days, … Read more

Alabama Police Chief Advocates for Stricter Penalties after Woman Fakes Kidnapping

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Hoover police chief, Nick Derzis, expressed his disappointment on Thursday after Carlee Russell admitted to fabricating her kidnapping. Derzis stated that while he was happy the ordeal was over, he was disappointed that there would be no jail time for Russell. Instead, a judge sentenced her to one year of probation, 100 hours of community service, and ordered her to pay nearly $18,000 in restitution. According to Birmingham attorney Eric Guster, the punishment for Russell’s crime is appropriate. Guster noted that in a typical case, jail time would not be given. … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Washington State’s Stricter Oversight of For-Profit Immigration Detention Center

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TACOMA, Washington – A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of a Washington state law aimed at improving conditions and oversight at the only for-profit immigration detention facility in the state. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle’s decision on Friday provides relief to Geo Group, the owner of the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center in Tacoma, which houses around 1,575 beds and is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the United States. The Washington law required private detention facility operators to maintain regular cleanliness and hygiene standards, provide detainees with … Read more

Gun Control Advocates Rally at Minnesota State Capitol in Support of Stricter Firearm Regulations

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — A rally is scheduled to take place at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon in support of stricter gun laws. This comes in response to the recent fatal shooting of two police officers and a firefighter paramedic in Burnsville, which spurred the introduction of proposed legislation two weeks ago. The rally aims to garner support for two bills that advocates hope will become law. One of the bills proposes a requirement for gun owners to store their guns and ammunition separately. However, opponents argue that this requirement is illogical and prevents … Read more