Law
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Jul- 2019 -15 July
Inslee Appoints Sabrina Ahrens To Pierce County Superior Court
SEATTLE MEDIUM — Ahrens has more than 17 years of legal experience in Western Washington. She currently serves as court commissioner for the Pierce County Superior Court where she presides over…
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15 July
High court blocks census citizenship question
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — In a ruling by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who was joined by the court’s liberals, the court said the Trump administration did not adequately explain its…
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15 July
Wesson seeks to ban private prisons within city
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson started an effort June 29 to prohibit private prisons from being constructed and operating within the city. Wesson’s proposal would zone…
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14 July
Israel running again for Broward sheriff’s job
FLORIDA COURIER — Ousted Broward Sheriff Scott Israel took another step on his comeback campaign Monday when he filed the paperwork to launch a reelection bid. Israel, first elected in…
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12 July
‘Next Generation Legal Summit’ motivates Orlando students
FLORIDA COURIER — Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law hosted its first “Next Generation Legal Summit” on July 1 at the law school. About one dozen Jones High School students…
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11 July
Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Fair Chance at Housing Act
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On Wednesday, July 10, California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the introduction of their Fair Chance at Housing Act to remove…
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11 July
A troubled police force and hope for change
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a trial where one prosecutor called the officers “gangsters with a badge,” eight cops were indicted, six pled guilty, and four opted to testify in the…
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8 July
Chief Hall: Citizens, Clergy, elected officials Rally in support after groups give no confidence vote
NNPA NEWSWIRE — T.C. Broadnax is the Dallas city manager. He has the support of the incoming Mayor and a majority of the city council. He said as long as…
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5 July
Cincinnati ‘Ready to Explode’ if Judge Goes to Jail
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Former Cincinnati State Sen. Eric Kearney told a group of Black Press of America publishers that he’s concerned that the prosecution and conviction of Judge Tracie Hunter…
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5 July
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, Atlanta’s top entertainment lawyer, honored
ROLLINGOUT — Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, PC, is a seasoned entertainment attorney who has represented Grammy® Award-winning music producers, artists, songwriters, and major label record executives.
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