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Gay Rights Activists Rally for International Pressure on Uganda Amid Upheld Death Penalty Law for ‘Aggravated Homosexuality’

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Kampala, Uganda – Gay rights activists in Uganda are calling for increased international pressure on the government to repeal a law that imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.” The Constitutional Court of Uganda recently refused to nullify the law, which also includes lengthy prison sentences for other same-sex offenses. Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda, as well as in many other African countries. Members of the LGBT community and activists are urging the international community to exert more pressure on the Ugandan government in order to bring about the repeal of the anti-gay law. … Read more

Trump’s Appeal Denied: Defamation Judgment Stands at $83.3 Million, Judge Ruling Upheld

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NEW YORK (AP) — District Judge Michael C. Moreno denied former President Donald Trump’s request for relief from an $83.3 million defamation judgment on Wednesday. The judgment was issued in favor of E. Jean Carroll, an author and journalist who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. The judge’s decision means that Trump will still be required to pay the full amount to Carroll. Carroll filed the defamation lawsuit against Trump in 2019 after he denied her allegations and claimed that she was lying to sell books. The judge’s ruling came after months … Read more

Ohio Election Law Upheld as Constitutional, Dismissing Democratic Challenge to Photo ID Requirements and Voting Deadlines

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge has ruled that Ohio’s controversial election law, which includes strict new photo ID requirements, drop box restrictions, and tightened deadlines for absentee and provisional ballots, is constitutional. The judge’s decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by a Democratic law firm challenging these provisions. U.S. District Court Judge Donald Nugent, in his ruling on Monday, stated that the state’s new photo ID requirement does not impose a significant burden on the majority of voters. He also dismissed the arguments made by the Elias Law Group, which represented various … Read more

Iowa’s ‘Ag-Gag’ Laws Upheld by Federal Appeals Court, Free Speech Battle Continues

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DES MOINES, Iowa – A federal appeals court has ruled that Iowa’s “ag-gag” laws, which criminalize undercover investigations at agricultural facilities, do not infringe upon free speech rights. The decision by the court upholds a lower court’s ruling and has sparked debate among animal rights activists and agricultural industry representatives. The laws, enacted in 2012 and 2019, aimed at preventing undercover activists from filming or documenting activities at animal production facilities without permission. The legislation was largely driven by concerns over animal welfare and potential economic harm to the agricultural industry. Critics argue that these … Read more