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SCOTUS halts convicted killer’s execution over racist juror claim
by Brian SeayKeith Tharpe was sentenced to death for killing his sister-in-law. Now, his lawyers say a racist juror violated his constitutional rights.
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States ask Supreme Court to halt unjustified searches of lawful gun owners
by Chris EgerFive states want to overturn a ruling that an officer is justified in searching a person if they suspect that that person has a weapon, even if it’s being carried legally.
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Florida agency spied on protestors with pricey social media monitoring software
by Brian SeayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office used software to monitor social media activity of people at a number of protests in the last several years.
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11 more file federal lawsuits over Waco biker shooting
by Jennifer CruzDallas attorney Don Tittle, who is representing the plaintiffs, said the statute of limitations ends in May and he expects “many more suits” to follow.
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Nevada lawmakers schedule hearing on open carry library ban
by Christen SmithNevada lawmakers will hear testimony this week on a bill banning openly carried firearms in libraries.
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Federal court: Police can frisk anyone at stops, even those with carry permits
by Chris EgerA panel of the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday decided 12-4 that an officer is justified in searching a person if they suspect the individual has a weapon, even if that person may be legally armed.
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Suit to restore gun rights to Illinois foster parents allowed to proceed
by Chris EgerA federal judge on Tuesday gave the green light to a suit against the State of Illinois’ prohibition on foster parents from possessing functional guns in their homes.
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Police shooting in Charlotte marks yet another round of violent protests
by Greg CampLast week saw violent protests with one man shot and critically wounded following Tuesday's shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott by Charlotte, NC police.
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Suit filed to restore gun rights to Illinois foster parents
by Chris EgerA federal lawsuit has been filed against the State of Illinois’s prohibition on otherwise qualified residents who are or wish to be foster parent from owning functional guns.
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Cliven Bundy sues federal government for violation of constitutional rights
by Jennifer CruzThe suit names U.S. District Court Judge Gloria Navarro, Senator Harry Reid, Rory Reid and President Obama, and asks for Bundy’s indictment to be dropped.
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Amish man sues government over right to buy gun without photo ID
by Jennifer CruzAfter the gun purchase was denied in June, Hertzler was essentially left with two options: Forego his right to keep and bear arms or violate his religion.
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Hawaii police to destroy $575,000 in surplus guns to keep them ‘off the streets’
by Chris EgerAfter buying new sidearms for its officers, the Honolulu Police Department is moving to destroy its surplus pistols, some new, over the protests of gun rights groups.
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