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"NY Attorney General's Initial Move to Seize Trump Assets Sparks Legal Battle"
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"Trade Group Sues Ohio Over Parental Consent Requirement for Minors on Social Media"
NetChoice, a trade group representing social media giants like Facebook and YouTube, has filed a lawsuit against a new Ohio law requiring parental consent for users under 16. The law, set to take effect on January 15, mandates that social media operators obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing minors to use their platforms. NetChoice argues that the law infringes on minors' free speech rights and is unconstitutionally vague. Ohio's Lt. Gov Jon Husted criticized the lawsuit, emphasizing the need to protect children from harmful online content and practices. The law includes various methods for verifying parental consent and allows parents to take action if a platform fails to comply.
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"Gun Rights Advocates Challenge Colorado's Ghost Gun Ban in Federal Court"
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"Decade of Green: Reflecting on Colorado's Trailblazing 10 Years in Legal Cannabis"
Since Colorado initiated the world's first legal recreational marijuana market in 2014, the state has experienced a series of developments including regulatory changes, significant sales milestones, and cultural shifts. Notable events include the introduction of child-resistant packaging for edibles, the first U.S. university course on marijuana business law, and surpassing $15 billion in sales by 2023. The timeline also highlights challenges such as lawsuits from neighboring states, the impact of federal policies, and the recent downturn in sales. Despite these ups and downs, Colorado's journey with legal cannabis continues to influence drug reform across the United States.
Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Iowa's School Book and Gender Identity Education Ban
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against an Iowa law that bans books depicting sex acts in libraries and restricts discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. The judge, Stephen Locher, stated that the law is overly broad and likely violates the First Amendment. The law, which had led to the removal of many books from school libraries, was criticized for its lack of distinction between different types of content and relationships, and for potentially violating every school district and teacher's practices since the beginning of the school year. However, the requirement for schools to notify parents if a child wishes to be identified by different names or pronouns remains in effect.