Law - Page 148

January 30, 2024

Hong Kong launches public consultation on proposed national security law

Hong Kong has initiated a public consultation on a national security law, following in the steps of Bejing, who implemented a similar law three years ago.

January 30, 2024

North Carolina Gov. Cooper signs executive order to support freed prisoners through education, assistance

North Carolina joined a national effort on Monday aimed at improving outcomes for released prisoners by focusing on education, healthcare and housing.

January 30, 2024

Kentucky Senate reviews bill aimed at improving student transportation

Democratic Sen. David Yates has introduced legislation aimed at improving student transportation in Kentucky by allowing districts to use district-owned or leased vehicles.

January 30, 2024

Republican-led Kentucky House advances bill to make paid family leave more accessible

The Kentucky state House has overwhelmingly passed House Bill 179, which proposes a voluntary, market-driven approach to expand access to paid family leave.

January 29, 2024

Rock band visiting Thailand faces deportation to Russia after allegedly criticizing war in Ukraine

A dissident rock band known for criticizing Moscow's actions in Ukraine faced arrests in Thailand last week. Five of the seven band members traveled on Russian passports.

January 29, 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida apologizes as corruption scandal rocks parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began the parliamentary session this year with an apology for a major corruption scandal involving his Cabinet members and political aides.

January 29, 2024

US lawmakers see wave of new bills aiming to define antisemitism

Lawmakers across the U.S. are proposing laws to define antisemitism, sparking debates about free speech and international politics in state legislation.

January 29, 2024

Japanese citizens group sues police on allegations of racial profiling and discrimination

A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, have filed a civil lawsuit against Japan's police, alleging racial profiling and discrimination.

January 28, 2024

E. Jean Carroll's claims against Trump, lifestyle back under the spotlight after eye-popping verdict

Former President Donald Trump faced his second trial involving former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll and her accusations he defamed her when she accused him of rape.

January 28, 2024

Victor Davis Hanson: $83M 'embarrassing farce' just a taste of what awaits Trump

The E. Jean Carroll defamation case and $83 million judgment against former President Donald Trump is a mere preview of left-wing criminal prosecutions to come.