The lawsuit claims that state officials created a climate of fear that kept doctors from ending Tierra Walker’s pregnancy before she died.
Category: Law and Legislation
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Texas Abortion Ban Blamed in Pregnant Woman’s Death in Lawsuit
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Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The New York Times – Business:The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues
The New York Times – On the Runway:The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election.
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The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable
The New York Times – On the Runway:A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.
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California Forever’s Ambitious Plan Faces Another Setback
The New York Times – Business:A legislative setback for a manufacturing and housing proposal shows how hard it remains to build in the largest state — and why a backlash against billionaires could make it even harder.
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Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The Times test-drove a stunning crossover from Geely that would cost under half of what its rivals charge. Two senators and many experts point to security and economic concerns as reasons for a ban.
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Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote
The New York Times – On the Runway:After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.
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California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
The New York Times – Business:Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
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Trump’s Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested Law
The New York Times – Business:The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.
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Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
The New York Times – Business:“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.