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Legal Loopholes

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health7 months ago•5 min saved

Rise in Nitrous Oxide Abuse Sparks U.S. Public Health Concerns

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, has become a popular but dangerous recreational drug in the US, with rising misuse fueled by online sales, colorful packaging, and social media trends, leading to serious health risks and fatalities. Despite its legal status for culinary use, increased accessibility and marketing have contributed to a surge in addiction and related accidents, prompting legal actions and public health warnings.

via BBC|

#addiction #health #legal-loopholes

immigration-law1 year ago•2 min saved

"Migrant Influencer Arrested by ICE After Viral Videos on Legal Loopholes"

Leonel Moreno, a Venezuelan man who entered the U.S. illegally, gained attention on TikTok for promoting legal loopholes and encouraging others to exploit U.S. laws protecting squatters. After failing to comply with immigration check-ins, he is now in ICE custody and has a court appearance scheduled for February 2025. Another case in Ohio involves Fermin Garcia-Gutierrez, who has repeatedly exploited gaps in the system, highlighting challenges in immigration enforcement.

via NewsNation Now|

#ice-custody #immigration-enforcement #immigration-law

law-and-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

Lack of Accountability and Action Highlighted in Parkland School Massacre Case

Former Deputy Scot Peterson has been acquitted of child neglect and other charges for his alleged inaction during the 2018 Parkland school massacre. Legal observers note that the prosecutors faced difficulties due to the lack of a precise law that fit the case. The absence of a specific statute made it challenging for the prosecutors to make the law fit the facts, resulting in a tough courtroom battle. This was the first time a U.S. law enforcement officer was tried for failing to act during an on-campus shooting, and there was no precedent to compare the case with.

via The Associated Press|

#acquittal #deputy-scot-peterson #law-and-justice