Uphold

Columbus City Attorney Challenges Ohio Supreme Court to Uphold Cities’ Right to Enact Reasonable Gun Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein has submitted a filing to the Ohio Supreme Court, urging them to address the issue of cities having the power to enact and enforce reasonable gun laws. Klein believes that it is the responsibility of individuals to protect the Second Amendment while also recognizing their duty to ensure responsible gun ownership. The call for action comes in response to the alarming increase in gun-related homicides in Columbus. In the past year alone, the city witnessed 149 homicides, a figure that surpasses the previous year by 10 cases. … Read more

Human Rights Decline Globally as Leaders Fail to Uphold Laws, Warns Annual Report by Human Rights Watch

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Human rights are under threat globally as political leaders fail to uphold international law, warns the annual report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report, titled the “2024 World Report,” highlights the escalating crises of human rights around the world. It points out the increasing disregard for international human rights laws among political leaders, leading to countless lives being put at risk. HRW’s executive director, Tirana Hassan, emphasizes the persistence of this assault on human rights and the dangerous trend of double standards in applying these laws. According to the report, governments are prioritizing short-term … Read more