The Nebraska Legislature has passed a bill that includes a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for children. The bill has been met with strong opposition from both sides of the aisle, and Governor Jim Pillen has promised to sign it into law. The bill is part of a larger trend of similar restrictions being pushed by Republicans across the United States, and its implications are yet to be seen.
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Montana has become the first state to ban the popular video sharing app TikTok, with Republican Governor Greg Gianforte signing the bill into law on May 17th. Five TikTok content creators have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the ban, arguing it is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has also criticized the ban, arguing it will trample on the free speech of hundreds of thousands of Montanans. The legal challenge to the ban is ongoing, with the ban set to take effect in January 2024.
Key takeaways: Li Hui, China’s special envoy for Eurasian Affairs, has called for the international community to work together to end the conflict in Ukraine.…
Two FBI agents who testified before a House subcommittee on Thursday had their security clearances revoked due to their conduct related to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a letter from the FBI to Congress. The letter was sent ahead of the hearing led by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and the revocation was due to their allegiance to the United States being called into question. The FBI is continuing to investigate the attack and has charged more than 400 people in connection with the insurrection.
Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guard member, has been charged with leaking highly classified military documents. His superiors had previously raised concerns about his handling of classified information, and the Justice Department is now arguing that he should remain in custody until his trial. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison, and the Justice Department is continuing to investigate the case.
An 8-year-old girl has died in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Texas after suffering a medical emergency. The Office of Professional Responsibility will conduct an investigation, and the incident is the latest in a string of deaths of migrants in U.S. custody. Cities across the United States are struggling to provide shelter for migrants as crossings at the southern border have dropped.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case that could potentially restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The anti-abortion plaintiffs argue that the FDA acted outside of its authority when it approved and expanded access to the drug. Judges, all Republican appointees, appeared to be leaning toward restricting access, which could have a major impact on women's access to safe and legal abortions in the United States. A ruling is expected in the coming weeks.
A new study has revealed that high school textbooks used in the United States largely ignore Latino history, with only 28 of the 222 important topics related to Latino history being covered well. This lack of coverage comes at a time when the U.S. Hispanic population is growing rapidly, and UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía is calling for a comprehensive review of textbooks to ensure that Latino history is properly represented. The study's authors are also recommending that states and school districts develop and implement standards for teaching Latino history.