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law14 hours ago•4 min saved

High Court Upholds Warrantless Home Entry in Emergent Situations

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court preserved a longstanding exception to the Fourth Amendment, allowing police to enter a home without a warrant when they have an objectively reasonable basis to believe someone inside needs emergency help or is in imminent danger; the Montana case involving an Army veteran and a suicide risk prompted the ruling, with Justice Kagan writing for the majority and Justices Sotomayor and Gorsuch issuing separate opinions urging caution in mental-health crises.

via The New York Times|

#emergency-aid #fourth-amendment #law

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

House Speaker Johnson Proposes $17 Billion Standalone Israel Aid Bill, Criticizes Senate's Exclusion from Border Talks

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a standalone Israel funding package to be voted on next week, separate from the long-awaited Senate package that includes broader foreign aid and border security funding. The House bill includes $17.6 billion for Israel's military and U.S. military forces in the region, aiming to address the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Disagreements over Ukraine funding and border security have deadlocked the emergency aid package for months, with Democrats emphasizing the importance of Ukraine funding and Republicans pushing for stricter border security measures. Bipartisan negotiations have been hindered by political tensions, including reported efforts by former President Donald Trump to derail the deal.

via CNBC|

#bipartisan-negotiations #border-security #emergency-aid

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Senate Opposition Mounts as Johnson's Israel Proposal Clashes with Biden Administration

Senate opposition is mounting against Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to separate Israel funding from Ukraine and offset the $14.3 billion in Israel aid with cuts to the IRS budget. Senators from both parties argue that the two national security priorities should remain tied together, and attempting to find offsets could slow down the delivery of emergency military aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer insists that funding for Israel must be kept tied to other national security priorities, while Senate Democrats warn that finding cuts to pay for foreign aid could increase the deficit and delay aid to Israel and Ukraine.

via The Hill|

#defense-spending #emergency-aid #israel

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"Devastating Morocco Earthquake Claims Thousands of Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify"

The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has surpassed 2,800, with over 2,500 injured and hundreds of thousands left homeless. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a region unprepared for such a jolt, causing widespread destruction in the scenic High Atlas Mountains. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with many still trapped beneath the debris of their homes. The need for urgent aid is immense, as cities like Marrakech have suffered significant damage to historic buildings. International assistance is being mobilized to support the affected areas.

via CBS News|

#death-toll #earthquake #emergency-aid

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Italy's Northern Region Ravaged by Deadly Floods and Extreme Weather

Devastating floods in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region have caused billions of dollars worth of damage, with over 5,000 farms left under water. At least nine people have died, and 10,000 have been forced to leave their homes. The government has promised almost $22 million in emergency aid, and luxury sportscar maker Ferrari has announced a large donation. The floods are the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have hit Italy over the past year.

via NBC News|

#agriculture #damage #emergency-aid