US Department of Justice filed an Emergency Order to Block Texas Abortion Law

US Department of Justice filed an Emergency Order to Block Texas Abortion Law

US Department of Justice filed an emergency order and asked for a temporary pause to the new Texas law that bans abortions past 6 weeks. The department said in its filing that the new law, also known as S.B. 8, prevents women from exercising their constitutional rights. The Department of Justice said, “The United States […]

DOJ says New Missouri Gun Law Violates the US Constitution

DOJ says New Missouri Gun Law Violates the US Constitution

US Justice Department asked a Missouri court to cancel a new state law that prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal firearms laws. The DOJ argued it violates the Constitution and has already done harm to public safety in the state. Federal prosecutors filed a statement of interest in a challenge to the Missouri […]

House of Representatives to pass 2 Bills over Violence against Women

House of Representatives to pass 2 Bills over Violence against Women

On Wednesday, the Democratic-led House is expected to pass two measures with a nod to Women’s History Month. One measure aimed to protect women from domestic violence and the other to remove the deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. The White House announced its support for the bill that would reauthorize the […]