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US court affirms Connecticut law ending religious immunization exemptions

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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed in part a dismissal of a challenge to Public Act 21-6 , Connecticut’s repeal of religious exemptions from state immunization requirements for “schoolchildren, college and university students, and childcare participants.”

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Connecticut legalizes adult recreational marijuana use

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation Tuesday legalizing cannabis for adult-use, in an effort to uplift those hardest hit by the failed “War on Drugs.” Connecticut’s Senate passed the bill in a 16-11 vote, and the House passed it in a 76-62 vote. ounces of cannabis beginning in July.

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Connecticut governor signs law implementing extensive gun control measures

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Connecticut governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill (HB) 6667 into law Tuesday which includes a wide variety of comprehensive gun control measures. ” The group claims that the new law violates the Second Amendment to the US Constitution and Section 15, Article First of the Connecticut Constitution. .”

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US Connecticut Fires Chief Public Defender for raising unfounded racism allegations

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The US Connecticut Public Defender Services Commission (PDSC) unanimously terminated TaShun Bowden-Lewis from her position as Connecticut’s Chief Public Defender on Tuesday. ” The post US Connecticut Fires Chief Public Defender for raising unfounded racism allegations appeared first on JURIST - News.

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US appeals court will rehear challenge to inclusive Connecticut transgender athlete policy

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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Monday ordered the reinstatement of an appeal of a ruling regarding a Connecticut school policy on transgender students’ participation in sports. The post US appeals court will rehear challenge to inclusive Connecticut transgender athlete policy appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Governor Lamont Nominates the Honorable Raheem L. Mullins as Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court”

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Mullins as Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court”: The Office of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued this news release today. “Governor Lamont Nominates the Honorable Raheem L.

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“Lamont wants Nora Dannehy on Connecticut Supreme Court”

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“Lamont wants Nora Dannehy on Connecticut Supreme Court”: Mark Pazniokas of CT Mirror has this report. The post “Lamont wants Nora Dannehy on Connecticut Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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