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Florida GOP wants to "censor dissent"

"DeSantis continues to make clear his disdain for freedom of speech," First Amendment advocate says

Salon

US Supreme Court treads carefully on landmark tech law

Washington (AFP) - The US Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a landmark case that could transform the internet by scrapping decades-old legal protections for tech companies, but gave no indication that a clear majority would opt to rework the law.

AFP

DeSantis pushes new Florida death penalty standards as execution looms

TAMPA, Fla. — When the jurors came back with a verdict, reporters noticed three had tears in their eyes. One, as reported in the Tallahassee Democrat, would return to court a few days later and express sympathy to Donald David Dillbeck’s adoptive parents before a judge sentenced him to die.

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SCOTUS hears argument in case challenging scope of NLRB authority

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

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US Supreme Court hears arguments on 'liability' of internet platforms

The nine US Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in two cases opposing individuals to large internet platforms this week. In both of them, the plaintiffs are the families of terror attack victims, who argue that internet giants should be held responsible for the content on their platforms. FRANCE 24's…

France 24

Big Tech defends landmark law in US Supreme Court

Washington (AFP) - The US Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a landmark case that could transform the internet by scrapping decades-old legal protections for tech companies over harmful content on their platforms.

AFP

Energy crisis drives Hungarian ballet to rehearse in Audi factory

Unable to pay its heating bill amid soaring energy costs, one Hungarian ballet company is getting a little extra help from one of its sponsors by rehearsing in an Audi factory. We take a closer look. Also, Meta unveils paid verification status for Facebook and Instagram. Plus, the US Supreme…

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Wisconsin court race could be crucial

Could the election of one justice on one court in the Badger State really mean so much? In this case, definitely

Salon

US Supreme Court takes on immunity for tech giants

Washington (AFP) - The US Supreme Court this week examines a quarter-century old law that has protected tech companies from lawsuits and prosecution for content posted by their users, with a chance that the rules governing the internet will no longer stand.

AFP

California lawmakers take aim at social media role in youth fentanyl use and sex trafficking

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — How much responsibility do social media platforms bear when people use them to sell kids a deadly dose of fentanyl, pay teenagers to livestream strip teases or recruit minors who are sold for sex?

Los Angeles Times

9th Circuit sides with employers in dispute over California law barring forced arbitration

A California law barring employers from requiring their employees to resolve serious workplace complaints in private runs afoul of federal law, a federal appellate court ruled Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times

A diverse Supreme Court grapples with affirmative action, with its justices of color split sharply on the meaning of 'equal protection'

The United States Supreme Court is deciding a pair of cases that could end affirmative action programs that consider race in college admissions.

The Conversation

California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage

California lawmakers are going to try to officially repeal a 15-year-old voter initiative meant to ban same-sex marriage in the state

The Independent UK

Get ethics on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court

With Americans’ trust in the Supreme Court at an all-time low, the nine justices in Washington ought to take a look at how Illinois does things.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Michigan Democrats seek to repeal law prohibiting public employees from being required to pay union fees

Fifty-one Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives and all 20 Democratic senators are sponsoring companion bills that would repeal a section of law prohibiting public employees from being required to pay union fees.

Tribune News Service

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore supports package of bills to protect abortion services, patient and provider data

BALTIMORE — In his first joint news conference with legislative leaders, Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore announced support for a package of bills Thursday that would provide protection for patients seeking abortions and their providers for decades to come.

The Independent UK

Lawyer: Missouri executed man with appeal still pending

The attorney for a man who was executed this week is calling for an investigation, accusing Missouri officials of moving ahead with the lethal injection while federal appeals were pending

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Public unions are hurting Illinois

Amendment 1 to the Illinois Constitution, approved by referendum in November, was promoted as guaranteeing basic fairness for all workers. But it does something else — by prohibiting any new laws that might impinge on worker collective bargaining, Amendment 1 disempowers future elected officials from changing how government operates. Illinois…

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Robin Abcarian: Bad news: A Texas judge holds the future of medication abortion in his very conservative hands

Could a federal judge really declare that an abortion drug used safely by millions of American women over more than two decades did not receive proper vetting and force it off the market?

AFP

Texas executes man who admitted murders but said trial was tainted

Washington (AFP) - The US state of Texas on Wednesday executed a man sentenced to death for a triple murder despite claims by his lawyers that his trial was tainted by racial bias.

AFP

Texas to execute man who admits murders but says trial was tainted

Washington (AFP) - Texas plans to execute on Wednesday a man sentenced to death for a triple murder after a trial that his lawyers say was tainted by racial bias.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fox News anchor, Chiefs fan Harris Faulkner talks faith, family and football ahead of Super Bowl LVII

Our @goldmctNFL caught up with Fox News anchor @HARRISFAULKNER to chat about faith, family and #Chiefs football ahead of Super Bowl LVII.

Daily Mirror

'Death is no enemy' says Raheem Taylor at execution for killing girlfriend and children

Raheem Taylor said 'death is not the enemy' before he was executed on Wednesday for killing his live-in girlfriend and her three children nearly two decades ago

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: States seek safeguards for tribal child welfare

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Missouri prisoner Leonard Taylor appeals to the Supreme Court, seeking to halt his execution

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Attorneys for Missouri prisoner Leonard “Raheem” Taylor, who is scheduled to be executed Tuesday amid mounting calls for his innocence claims to be vetted, have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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