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Vermont dispatch: Proposal 2 would remove language of slavery, indentured servitude from state constitution

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Come November 8, Vermont residents will have the opportunity to amend their state constitution and abolish slavery and indentured servitude for good. To be clear, Vermont does not currently allow either in any form, but there is antiquated language in the state constitution that allows for certain exceptions.

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Vermont Spearheads Data Privacy Protections By Letting Individuals Sue

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The post Vermont Spearheads Data Privacy Protections By Letting Individuals Sue appeared first on Above the Law. Three cheers for enforceable privacy laws!

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Vermont governor signs bill allowing non-residents to qualify for its death with dignity law

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott Tuesday signed H. 190 , which removes the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end-of-life laws. The bill amends Vermont Statute Title 18 Chapter 113 § 5283 to remove the Vermont residency requirement. The patient must be at least 18 to take advantage of the law.

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Vermont Supreme Court upholds state’s first major gun-control law

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The Vermont Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new state law prohibiting high-capacity magazines, affirming the validity of the state’s first major gun-control law. In February 2019, Max Misch allegedly traveled to a New Hampshire gun retailer, purchased two 30-round magazines for a rifle and transported them back into Vermont.

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“Vermont Supreme Court blocks public scrutiny in Hinesburg murder case”

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Vermont Supreme Court blocks public scrutiny in Hinesburg murder case”: Alan J. Keays of VTDigger has a report that begins, “The Vermont Supreme Court recently met in secret to hear an appeal in a Chittenden County murder case, a move that has concerned and puzzled First Amendment advocates.”

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“In historic vote, Senate confirms Nancy Waples to Vermont Supreme Court”

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“In historic vote, Senate confirms Nancy Waples to Vermont Supreme Court”: Sarah Mearhoff of VTDigger has an article that begins, “The Vermont Senate made history Friday with a 27-0 vote to confirm Nancy Waples to the state Supreme Court, seating the first woman of color on the state’s highest bench.”

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Can Vermont Law School Cover Its ‘Racist’ Mural? Second Circuit Says Yes.

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The post Can Vermont Law School Cover Its ‘Racist’ Mural? Tough luck, Kerson. Second Circuit Says Yes. appeared first on Above the Law.