JURIST

APRIL 9, 2023

Togo’s National Assembly Thursday voted in favor of extending a state of security emergency in the Savanes region for another year. The measure follows a recent increase in incursions from terrorist groups near the country’s northern borders. The measure, authorized by Togolese National Assembly President Chantal Yawa Djigbodi Tségan , is a further extension to President Faure Gnassingbé’s initial state of emergency decreed in June 2022.

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APRIL 9, 2023

“Q&A: Joan Biskupic.” C-SPAN has posted this video online. The post “Q&A: Joan Biskupic.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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APRIL 9, 2023

China Friday imposed additional sanctions on Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto ambassador and representative to the US, prohibiting her and her family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Hsiao commented on the sanctions on Twitter, saying , “Wow, the [People’s Republic of China] just sanctioned me again, for the second time,” alongside a photo of the Taiwan Affairs Office statement.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 9, 2023

“The Texas Abortion-Pill Ruling Signals Pro-Lifers’ Next Push: Get used to hearing a lot more about the Comstock Act.” Law professor Mary Ziegler has this essay online at The Atlantic. And online at The New York Times, columnist Michelle Goldberg has an essay titled “ The Hideous Resurrection of the Comstock Act.” The post “The Texas Abortion-Pill Ruling Signals Pro-Lifers’ Next Push: Get used to hearing a lot more about the Comstock Act.” appeared

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JURIST

APRIL 9, 2023

The First Circuit Court of the State of Hawai’i Thursday rejected a motion to dismiss by the Hawai’i Department of Transportation to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the department is violating the state constitution by failing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Judge Jeffrey Crabtree ruled that the plaintiffs in the case alleged a viable cause of action against the department.

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JURIST

APRIL 9, 2023

Iranian authorities Saturday announced the installation of surveillance cameras in various public locations to identify and penalise women who defy the national religious dress code by not wearing a hijab. The number of women publicly resisting Iran’s dress code has spiked following protests arising from the death of 22-year-old Mahasa Amini in the course of police custody.

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Broadcast Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. Since the February 24 hearing designation order (HDO) from the FCC’s Media Bureau referring questions about Standard General Broadcasting’s proposed acquisition of the TEGNA broadcast stations to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for an evidentiary hearing, many of our weekly updates have high

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APRIL 9, 2023

We previously discussed the disgraceful attack on former swimmer Riley Gaines who was reportedly assaulted when she tried to speak on her views on transgender issues at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Gaines had to be removed to a locked room for hours by police for her own protection. It is now clear why students believed that they had license to engage in such disruptions.

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APRIL 9, 2023

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JonathanTurley

APRIL 9, 2023

I wanted to send my best wishes to everyone celebrating the holiday today. Despite my kids being older, the bunny still came to the Turley house and left baskets overflowing with chocolates and candies, including a doggie basket for Luna. We are “double dippers” who celebrate Passover and Easter. From our Jewish side, my wife made her Matzo ball soup and brisket.

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JURIST

APRIL 9, 2023

The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas Friday suspended the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Later on Friday, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued a competing opinion ruling that mifepristone is safe and effective. The FDA approved medication abortions via mifepristone in September 2000 with the conclusion that mifepristone is a safe and effective method of terminating a pregnancy through 49 da

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HowAppealing

APRIL 9, 2023

“Texas Abortion-Pill Ruling Ignites New National Battle; Decision to suspend approval of pill could upend access even in liberal states such as New York and California”: Laura Kusisto of The Wall Street Journal has this report. Michelle Hackman of The Wall Street Journal reports that “ Abortion-Pill Ruling Draws Muted Response From GOP; Republicans are wary of a political fight on abortion after a string of electoral defeats in several states.” And in commentary, Monday&#

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