New judge assigned to federal lawsuit challenging Arkansas LEARNS Act • Arkansas Advocate
U.S. District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky will replace a judge who recused herself from a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a section of the LEARNS Act that prohibits “indoctrination” in Arkansas schools. Chief U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker recused herself Tuesday, a day after the case was filed in the U.S. District Court […]
Read MoreLawyers for former L.A. deputy mayor will seek mistrial over juror remark
A lawyer for former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan said Friday that he would seek a mistrial after the judge revealed that a juror was overheard saying they wanted a “quick” verdict. U.S. District Court Judge John F. Walter informed attorneys on both sides of the case about the juror’s remark during a hearing […]
Read MoreFormer L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in corruption case
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling corruption case targeting pay-to-play schemes at City Hall. The federal jury reached the verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments. Sentencing is set for June 10. Chan’s attorney, […]
Read MoreSpecial master to submit proposals for new Alabama Congressional Map ahead of deadline | #elections | #alabama
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- September 25, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Today, Sept. 25, marks the deadline for a special master to submit three proposals for the new Alabama congressional map to the federal court. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that found the map used in the 2022 elections likely violated the Voting Rights Act. Governor […]
Read MoreDaphne Municipal Judge Michael Hoyt announces Republican run for new Baldwin County District Court seat | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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- July 14, 2023
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Daphne Municipal Judge Michael Hoyt has announced he will run for the new Baldwin County District Court Judge Place 3. Due to continued growth in Baldwin County, the Alabama legislature approved a new district judge and two new circuit judges during this 2023 regular session. Hoyt is seeking the Republican nomination after serving as chairman […]
Read MoreJudge rules Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors violates US Constitution
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- June 21, 2023
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A federal judge struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional Tuesday, the first ruling to overturn such a prohibition as a growing number of Republican-led states adopt similar restrictions.Related video above: Arkansas state senator Bart Hester discusses proposed transgender surgery billU.S. District Judge Jay Moody issued a permanent injunction against […]
Read MoreOusted challenger plans recall petition against West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James
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- January 19, 2023
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Rodney Mayo says he’s angry Mayor Keith James gets another term with no challenger.”Without having to spend a dime or go to one debate or facing me or by a vote of the residents of the city,” said Mayo.In his lawsuit to get Mayo kicked off the ballot, James produced evidence showing Mayo owns a […]
Read MoreOpinion: 2022 was the Year of the Woman in Alabama state government | News | #elections | #alabama
When I was Gov. Fob James’ appointments secretary in 1995, there was a woman who insisted we find qualified women and get them appointed to various positions in state government. It’s good to see that woman is practicing what she was preaching, because that woman was Kay Ivey, now soon-to-be the longest-serving governor of our […]
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City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil
It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]
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