Lawmakers will consider creating many weapon-free zones, making handgun bans the default condition in businesses, and in New Jersey might require those who carry to be insured.
Tag: State Legislatures
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Americans Face New Abortion Landscape in Wake of Roe Decision
Around the country, a patchwork of laws was taking hold amid protest and celebration.
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Supreme Court Throws Abortion to an Unlevel State Playing Field
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade shifted the abortion fight to state legislatures, where gerrymandering has given Republicans an advantage.
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Century-Old State Laws Could Determine Where Abortion Is Legal
In Wisconsin, Michigan and other states, abortion bans that were long considered dormant could determine if access to the procedure survives the overturning of Roe.
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States Rush to Revamp Laws After Supreme Court’s Gun Ruling
After some restrictions on gun permits were deemed unconstitutional, legislators announced plans to craft new laws that honor the ruling while still creating limits.