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Second Amendment Roundup: 2d Circuit Upholds License Denials by N.Y. Judge

State Judges who deny gun licenses are held to enjoy absolute judicial immunity.

Reason

7 State Laws That Can Change Who Inherits Your Home

Inheritance sounds straightforward: you own a house, you pass it down, end of story. But state laws can flip that plan on its head faster than a surprise twist in a TV drama.

Everybody Loves Your Money

UT System nixes faculty senates, approves restrictions on campus protests

The changes are in response to new state laws seeking to limit faculty’s influence and put guardrails on campus demonstrations.

The Texas Tribune

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8 State Rules That Could Force You Into Probate Court

Imagine this: a loved one passes away, and instead of grieving in peace, you find yourself knee-deep in paperwork, waiting months (or even years) for the court to decide what happens to their property. Probate court can feel like a maze with no map, draining time, money, and patience from…

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8 State Laws That Let Utility Companies Cut You Off Without Warning

When you fall behind on your utility bills, you might expect some kind of warning before the lights go out. But in some states, utility...

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Why Leaving a Vehicle to a Teenager May Violate State Law

It might feel like a rite of passage—tossing the keys to a shiny car and watching a teenager drive off with a grin. But behind that moment of independence, there’s a tangle of legal strings that could trip up any well-meaning parent or guardian. Many states have strict rules that…

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Little-Known State Laws That Affect Retirees More Than Anyone

When you imagine retirement, you probably picture more free time, fewer daily stresses, and a focus on family, hobbies, and relaxation. What you may not...

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Texas State System dissolves faculty senates, eroding professors' influence on campuses

While other universities move to preserve the advisory bodies, Texas State will abolish them under a new state law that curtails faculty’s influence on campuses.

The Texas Tribune

Colorado deputies disciplined for helping federal immigration agents

Two Colorado deputies have been disciplined for violating state law by helping federal agents make immigration arrests

The Independent UK

10 Local Zoning Laws That Conflict With State Estate Regulations

Zoning laws shape how land is used in every city and town. But what happens when local rules clash with state estate regulations? This is a real problem for property owners, developers, and even renters. You might want to build a new home, add a rental unit, or sell your…

Clever Dude

10 Outdated Estate Plans That Can’t Be Enforced Anymore

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s for anyone who wants to make sure their wishes are followed and their loved ones are protected. But estate laws change. What worked ten or twenty years ago might not work today. Some old estate plans can’t be enforced anymore, and that…

Clever Dude

Florida offering migrants money to self-deport or they could get sent to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Immigrants stopped by state law enforcement or held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can get state funding to self-deport under new initiative

The Independent UK

Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances

The 2023 law, previously ruled unconstitutional by a Travis County judge, prevents cities from enforcing ordinances that don’t align with broad swaths of state law.

The Texas Tribune

Poll finds bipartisan agreement on a key issue: Regulating AI

In the run-up to the vote in the U.S. Senate on President Donald Trump’s spending and tax bill, Republicans scrambled to revise the bill to win support of wavering GOP senators. A provision included in the original bill was a 10-year moratorium on any state law that sought to regulate…

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1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion

The 1925 Scopes trial, in which a Dayton, Tennessee, teacher was charged with violating state law by teaching biological evolution, was one of the earliest and most iconic conflicts in America’s ongoing culture war.

The Texas Tribune

Judge dismisses Ken Paxton lawsuit challenging State Fair of Texas gun ban

Texas’ attorney general alleged the City of Dallas and the fair were violating state law and the second amendment with the ban, which was adopted after a 2023 shooting.

The Texas Tribune

As appeals court is poised to consider Texas’ Ten Commandments law, other legal challenges mount

The judges opting to hear the cases together marks a significant development in a saga that many believe will reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Independent UK

Sig Sauer, faced with lawsuits over a popular pistol, gets protection in New Hampshire

Faced with mounting lawsuits over a popular pistol, New Hampshire-based gunmaker Sig Sauer has gotten protection in the form of a new state law that makes it harder to take the manufacturer to court

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Musk's X Sues To Block New York Social Media Transparency Law

Elon Musk's X Corp. has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation.

Roll Call

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee youth transgender care ban - Roll Call

A divided Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee state law that restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors.

Clever Dude

5 Things That Are Illegal to Burn In Your Backyard (But People Still Do)

Backyard bonfires and burn barrels might seem like harmless traditions or cheap clean-up hacks, but illegally burning the wrong materials can land you in serious hot water—literally and figuratively. Common local and state laws prohibit burning many items that can pollute the air, damage your health, or risk wildfires. Knowing…

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12 Rules Your HOA Is Probably Enforcing Illegally

Living in a community with a homeowner’s association (HOA) can offer benefits like well-maintained common areas and consistent property values. However, it can also mean navigating a complex and sometimes overzealous set of rules and regulations. While HOAs have significant authority, that power is not absolute and must comply with…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Vance Luther Boelter: Ex-Minnesota Official Accused of Killing Melissa Hortman and Husband

Vance Luther Boelter, a former Minnesota official, is accused of fatally shooting state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband in a targeted attack that has prompted a statewide manhunt.

Reason

New Mexico Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Compel Greater Environmental Regulation under State Constitution

The appeals court concludes the lawsuit failed to present a claim upon which relief can be granted under state law.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ swift surrender to DOJ on undocumented student tuition raises questions about state-federal collusion

Experts say Wednesday’s action to eliminate the long-standing policy could be a “collusive lawsuit,” where the state and feds worked the courts to get a desired outcome.

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