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A libertarian constitutional law scholar named Ilya Shapiro sent out some ugly tweets last week. Mr. Shapiro, who’d recently been hired by Georgetown University’s law school, criticized Joe Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Indian-born judge Sri Srinivasan was “objectively” the “best pick.” But Mr. Srinivasan, wrote Mr. Shapiro, “alas doesn’t fit ...

BOSTON (WPRI) — The Massachusetts House has passed a bill aimed at saving the lives of police dogs. “Nero’s Law” allows paramedics and other medical personnel to treat and transport K-9’s injured on the job and it’s now heading to Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk. The legislation is named after Nero, who was shot the same day his handler Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon was shot and killed in 2018. ...

DOVER — Eighteen-year-old Kyla Woolley, a Dover High School senior, had quite the scare Sunday, when a sheet of ice flew off the car in front of her on Route 16 in Newington, striking the windshield of her vehicle. It landed in large chunks and frosted up, blocking nearly all of her field of view. She said it nearly caused her to drive into the guardrail on Little Bay Bridge. “My heart just...

New Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, during her inauguration on Tuesday. Israel’s new Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, pledged to make restoring public trust in the law enforcement system her top priority during her initiation on Tuesday. “The past several days have shown a worrying decline in the public’s trust” she said. “It’s essential to look inward and examine ourselves without ...

The Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable has called for an equal pay law for the state. Mississippi is the only state without an equal pay law and has one of the highest gender wage gaps. Currently, Senate Bill 2451 and House Bill 770 are aimed at creating an equal pay law for Mississippi, but advocates said those bills aren't doing enough to make a change. "Neither of the bills are close to ...

James G. Durham ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library Deputy Director James G. Durham has been named director, effective February 9, 2022. Durham was the first deputy director of the Law Library and has served in the role since 2011. “James Durham is uniquely qualified to lead the Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library and has served with honor and distinction in...

Polish journalist Tomasz Bielecki and Politico's Maïa de la Baume discuss the EU rule of law debate in Brussels. © France 24 In October, a Polish court ruled that national law trumps European Union law, drawing a swift rebuke from EU officials in Brussels. But among those who welcomed the Polish decision were a number of candidates vying for France's presidency in April. FRANCE 24 corres...

Governor Lee signs new district bill for Nashville into law  WSMV Nashville

EU Bishops speak up against French President Macron’s proposal to include a supposed "right" to abortion in European and international law, saying that it goes against fundamental European values and it would be an unjust law, devoid of ethical foundation. European Bishops have expressed their deep concern and opposition to French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to insert a supposed righ...

Vegetables are served in a school lunch line. (Getty Images) A group of Democratic state lawmakers and coalition of advocacy groups want to permanently provide free breakfast and lunch in schools for all K-12 students, regardless of income levels. “By providing healthy school meals free for all public school students, we will take away the stigma and embarrassment that has been a regular part...