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Indiana House approves legislation to eliminate handgun licensing

JURIST

The Indiana House of Representatives approved legislation Monday that would eliminate handgun licensing in the state. Current Indiana law requires individuals to apply for a handgun license. Individuals must fill out an application, submit their fingerprints and complete local law enforcement agency processing.

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US Supreme Court to consider whether Kentucky AG can defend abortion law in court

JURIST

The US Supreme Court granted certiorari Monday in a case challenging the Kentucky attorney general’s ability to defend the state’s restrictive abortion law in court. It was challenged by Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky and EMW Women’s Surgical Center, the only abortion clinic in Kentucky.

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Court to hear argument in appeals to halt “Good Neighbor” ozone regulation

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Three states, along with several companies and trade associations, have asked the court to temporarily block a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states. A dozen states went to court to challenge the EPA’s rejection of their plans.

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Six States Launch Crackdown on Post-Pandemic Speeding Surge

The Crime Report

Mirroring national trends, Indiana, for example, has seen a drastic increase in deadly crashes and speeding-related fatalities since the start of the pandemic. Mirroring national trends, Indiana, for example, has seen a drastic increase in deadly crashes and speeding-related fatalities since the start of the pandemic.

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Police Invest in Drug Dogs, Then Exploit Them for Profit

The Crime Report

They also function as brand ambassadors but a 2023 K9 photo contest designed to do just that backfired when participating law enforcement agencies started cheating to collect the $500 prize. Agencies can proceed on the flimsiest of excuses. Law enforcement agencies count on this. Judges can push back and demand evidence.

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Court schedules February argument session

SCOTUSBlog

Share A pair of challenges to controversial social media laws in Texas and Florida and a dispute over whether to freeze the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to reduce ozone levels across the United States headline the Supreme Court’s February 2024 argument calendar , which was released on Friday morning. Warner Chappell Music v.

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to EPA’s Good Neighbor Rule

Constitutional Law Reporter

Environmental Protection Agency , which challenges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Good Neighbor” pollution rule. States must then devise plans to implement the standards. The EPA is authorized to impose a federal plan if a State fails to submit a statutorily compliant plan. LePage Bakeries Park St.,

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