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Red State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preempt Abortion Shield Laws Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 15 fellow attorneys general from Republican-led states are calling for federal intervention to counteract “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-run states that protect abortion providers from liability. The group addressed U.S. House and Senate leaders in a letter, urging Congress to take action to preempt these state laws that they argue obstruct pro-life legislation. The letter references the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which returned the authority to regulate abortion to individual states. Since that decision, many states with strict abortion … Read more

City Officials Urge Pet Owners to Reinforce Leash Laws After Wild Dog Incident in Legacy Park

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City officials in Mountain Home are emphasizing the importance of adhering to local pet control ordinances following an incident involving more than a dozen dogs running loose at Legacy Park last week. The occurrence, which raised significant safety concerns, has prompted a reminder for pet owners about the necessity of keeping their dogs leashed when outside of their property. The situation unfolded when a vigilant citizen observed multiple dogs roaming freely in the park and quickly alerted law enforcement. City police responded to the scene, highlighting the ongoing issue of pets being left unattended in … Read more

UN Experts Urge Thai Government to Drop Charges Against Human Rights Defender Amid Ongoing Free Speech Concerns

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Bangkok, Thailand — United Nations experts expressed deep concerns Friday regarding the judicial actions against prominent Thai human rights advocate Pimsiri Petchnamrob. They called on the Thai government to withdraw all charges against her and other activists who participated in pro-democracy demonstrations. The experts also urged Thai authorities to reconsider and repeal lèse-majesté laws, which are seen as suppressing freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. In their statements, the experts reaffirmed their previous appeals to amend or eliminate these laws, which have fostered an environment of fear and self-censorship among the public. They emphasized that … Read more

Beware: New Jury Duty Phone Scam Threatens Your Wallet—Authorities Urge Vigilance

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Authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, are warning residents about a new phone scam targeting individuals under the guise of jury duty. This scam could potentially lead to substantial financial losses for unsuspecting victims. The fraudulent scheme typically involves scammers calling victims and claiming they have failed to appear for jury duty. Victims are then threatened with fines or even arrest unless they pay a so-called penalty immediately. The scammers often impersonate court officials or law enforcement officers, further adding to the credibility of their claims. Officials have noted that these scams are part of a broader … Read more