ANCHORAGE, Alaska–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled today that the state unconstitutionally discriminates against same-sex couples by denying them equal access to a property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled veterans. The rules were challenged by the ACLU of Alaska, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Davis[Read More…]
Day: April 25, 2014
ACLU Argues Against Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking Before Federal Appeals Court
Police used automatically-created cell phone location data to track individuals’ movements throughout Miami area without a warrant Miami–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) argued before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in a case about whether police need a warrant to track an individual’s location using data[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Welcomes Great Lakes Governors and Canadian Premiers to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today welcomed Governors and representatives from the eight Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces to Chicago for the Council of Great Lakes Governors 2014 executive meeting. The two-day summit is focused on protection of the Great Lakes and finding innovative ways to grow[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Issues Cameroon Travel Warning, April 25, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risk of travel to Cameroon and cautions U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the Far North region of Cameroon. The Boko Haram terrorist group is active in the Far North, and has actively targeted foreign[Read More…]
Office on Violence Against Women Announces Two New Grants to Support Prosecutorial and Victim Services in Rural and Tribal Communities in the Bakken Region
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2014. The Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) today announced the release of two grant solicitations to launch a new $3 million special initiative for the Bakken Region. Located in western North Dakota and eastern Montana, the Bakken region has experienced rapid growth in oil[Read More…]
Remarks by Acting Assistant Attorney General Jocelyn Samuels at the Dept. of Justice’s 2014 Nationwide Tour to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault on College Campuses
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2014. Good morning and thank you all for inviting me to join you today. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, I am glad to be here to discuss the Justice Department’s efforts to combat campus sexual assault, and to hear[Read More…]
Video: Drug Policy Alliance on MSNBC and Bloomberg TV: Justice Stevens Wants to Legalize Marijuana
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2014. Drug Policy Alliance’s Stephen Gutwillig joins MSNBC host Tamron Hall to discuss Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens coming out for marijuana legalization and the growing momentum in the United States for ending marijuana prohibition. Video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiyIEAqe4MI Bloomberg TV Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan[Read More…]
Press Conference with President Obama and President Park of the Republic of Korea, April 25, 2014
Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014 – 6:15 P.M. KST PRESIDENT PARK: (As interpreted.) I’d like to extend my sincere welcome to His Excellency President Obama. To the victims of the sunken ferry ship, Sewol, and their families, President Obama expressed consolation and sympathy, and to provide support. I truly[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, April 25, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. Another Survey Suggests U.S. Middle Class is Falling Behind While income gains for the richest Americans are outpacing their global peers, The New York Times reports that lower- and middle- income tiers in other advanced nations have made greater gains over the last three decades. “The[Read More…]
Elected Officials, Community Groups Rally in Support of Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson’s Proposal to Stop Prosecuting Low-Level Marijuana Possession Cases
Historic Step Will Reduce Both Racial Disparities and the Number of Brooklynites Unfairly Saddled with Lifelong Arrest Records NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2014. Today, Brooklyn elected officials, community groups, and advocates rallied on the steps of Borough Hall to support District Attorney Ken Thompson’s proposal to stop prosecuting people arrested for[Read More…]
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