The Washington State Supreme Court, in a decisive 7-2 ruling, has upheld a law that places a firm cap on firearm magazine capacity. The law, as steady as a cypress in a storm, forbids these so-called "high-capacity" magazines from holding more than 10 rounds. This isn't just a restriction on production. It goes a step further by barring such magazines from crossing state … [Read more...] about Washington State’s Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Stands After Court Ruling
Public Safety
Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Advisory Page Disappears from HHS Website
It appears that the Department of Health & Human Services has removed a page that contained a warning about gun violence. In June 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis in America, urging an evidence-based approach to address the issue and advocating for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines for civilian … [Read more...] about Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Advisory Page Disappears from HHS Website
Illinois Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Legalize Attacks on Police During Mental Health Crises
A lawmaker in Illinois has proposed a bill that critics claim will allow anyone suffering from a mental illness to assault officers. Lisa Davis, a Democratic state representative and an attorney at the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defenders' office, presented House Bill 3458 to the legislature in February. According to the proposed legislation, "as long as the … [Read more...] about Illinois Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Legalize Attacks on Police During Mental Health Crises
Did The White House Approve N.J. Drones for ‘Research’ Purposes?
The White House announced on Tuesday that drones flying above New Jersey during the last few months in 2024, attracting national attention, had been "authorized to fly" by the Federal Aviation Administration for "research and various other purposes." Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, told reporters at a recent press conference that Trump had instructed her to … [Read more...] about Did The White House Approve N.J. Drones for ‘Research’ Purposes?
Record-Breaking Snowstorm in the South Leaves at Least 11 Dead
The Gulf Coast is still recovering from a snowstorm of a lifetime that hit from Texas to Florida. It closed airports, slowed down roads, and left behind freezing temperatures. At least 11 deaths are attributed to this storm and its accompanying cold blast. According to the local coroner, in Dale County in Alabama, a person died in a fire in their home after they left … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Snowstorm in the South Leaves at Least 11 Dead
