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President Trump signed a new travel ban restricting entry to the U.S. from 12 countries mainly in Africa and the Middle East, with exceptions for World Cup athletes, dual citizens, and those with existing visas, among others.
The Texas Medical Board has refused to provide a list of specific exceptions to the state's restrictive abortion ban, leaving physicians and women with serious pregnancy complications in a state of uncertainty. The board's proposed guidelines advise doctors to carefully document their decision-making but offer few specifics, prompting criticism from opponents who argue that more needs to be done to protect doctors from prosecution. The board's decision not to list specific medical conditions is based on the complexity and nuance of each case, and a period for public comment on the proposed guidelines has now opened.
Nebraska's new concealed carry law, set to take effect on Saturday, allows most residents over 21 to carry concealed weapons without a permit. However, there are numerous exceptions, particularly in Lincoln, where property owners can prohibit concealed carrying on their grounds. Mayors of Lincoln and Omaha have issued executive orders prohibiting weapons on city property. The law also nullifies many of the city's gun-related ordinances but still prohibits carrying firearms in certain locations such as public buildings, law enforcement offices, schools, and places where alcohol is sold. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges.
Lawmakers in Washington state have passed a bill that would ban at least 60 types of assault weapons, with some exceptions, making it one of the most comprehensive statewide bans on assault weapons in the country. The bill would go into effect immediately with the signature of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. The move comes after several headline-making mass shootings in the U.S. that have included the use of assault weapons. The signing of the bill would see Washington join nine other states that have broad restrictions on assault weapons.
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill to ban the sale and manufacture of assault weapons, with exceptions for those who already possess them and law enforcement agencies. The bill would ban at least 60 different types of assault weapons and would take effect immediately if signed by the governor. The move comes as the debate over gun control in the U.S. continues to march on at the national level in the wake of several mass shootings in states like Tennessee and Kentucky. The bill must now return to the House for concurrence on some of the amendments made to the legislation.