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SCOTUS halts convicted killer’s execution over racist juror claim

by Brian Seay

Keith 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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Hickenlooper signs bill limiting civil asset forfeiture in Colorado

by Brian Seay

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill Friday that changes how law enforcement officials can seize assets when teaming up with federal authorities.

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Justice Department pays terror victims $800 million

by Brian Seay

The Department of Justice announced Thursday that more than $800 million in payments have been made to thousands of victims of international acts of terrorism.

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Sanctuary city leaders remain defiant as DOJ announces crackdown (VIDEO)

by Brian Seay

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal law enforcement efforts will not be eligible for federal money.

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Florida Dems sponsor sweeping ‘assault weapon’ ban

by Chris Eger

Orlando-area lawmakers, using the Pulse nightclub terror attack as a call to action, have filed legislation to ban some semi-automatic firearms and their magazines in Florida.

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Group pushes for ‘assault weapon’ ban in Florida

by Chris Eger

A small gun control organization, using the Pulse nightclub mass killing as a call to action, is making the long-shot attempt at bringing a ban on some semi-automatic firearms and their magazines to Florida.

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Survivors, families of Pulse shooting victims feud over donated funds

by Jennifer Cruz

Altogether, OneOrlando collected $29.5 million in donations, which is set to be distributed among survivors and families by the end of the week.

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NRA’s IRS Form 990 for 2013

by GDC Staff

The National Rifle Association released the required financial information for the most profitable year for donations and gun sales ever recorded.

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