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California Takes a Stand: New Law Bans Masked Federal Agents to Combat “Secret Police” Tactics

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has enacted a new law prohibiting federal immigration officers from disguising their identities while performing their duties, following the signing of legislation by Governor Gavin Newsom. This law, effective January 1, is part of a broader movement to counter tactics that the governor refers to as “secret police” practices, which gained prominence during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, introduced the legislation known as the No Secret Police Act, SB 627. He emphasized that the bill seeks to curtail racial profiling and authoritarian policing. In a … Read more

Jury’s Landmark Decision Slams State Farm for Bad Faith in Wrongful Death Case, Signaling End to Insurance Industry Tactics

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A jury in Florida ruled that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company acted in bad faith by not settling a wrongful death claim linked to a fatal car accident in 2021. The verdict came in the case of James R. Saner, II, representing the estate of Kira Lynn Saner, whose death was caused by an insured driver, Jeffrey Schnierle. The ruling underscores an increasing judicial intolerance for practices within the insurance industry that can delay justice for policyholders. The jury’s decision, reached on August 7, 2025, will likely influence how … Read more

Oregon Union Faces Ethics Complaint: GOP Lawmakers Accuse SEIU of Manipulating Lobbying Tactics

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Salem, Oregon — A group of eight Republican lawmakers has raised concerns that a powerful union in Oregon may have violated state lobbying laws during the recent legislative session. The accusations center around the Oregon chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents over 70,000 workers across the state. Last month, the lawmakers submitted a formal complaint to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, alleging that SEIU provided misleading information in letters sent to legislators in late April. These letters aimed to garner support for a bill that sought to establish a board responsible … Read more