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Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance

Federal judge rules Florida felon pay-to-vote law unconstitutional

May 26, 2020

Via: Jurist

A federal judge ruled Sunday that Florida’s pay-to-vote law is unconstitutional when applied to ex-felons who are eligible to vote but genuinely unable to pay. Historically, under Florida law, convicted felons may be disenfranchised from voting. Recently, however, Amendment 4 […]


Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance

Washington governor signs facial recognition curbs into law

April 2, 2020

Via: Jurist

“AN ACT Relating to the use of facial recognition services” will allow law enforcement to use facial recognition “in a manner that benefits society while prohibiting uses that threaten our democratic freedoms and put our civil liberties at risk.” This […]


Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance

US Supreme Court holds statute of limitations for evidence fabrication claims start when criminal proceedings end

June 21, 2019

Via: Jurist

The Supreme Court held in a 6-3 decision on Thursday that the statute of limitations for a 42 U. S. C. §1983 fabricated-evidence claim does not begin until the criminal proceedings against a defendant have finished. The plaintiff in McDonough […]


Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance

New York Senate approves bill authorizing release of Trump’s state tax returns

May 9, 2019

Via: Jurist

The New York Senate approved two bills on Wednesday aimed at forcing US President Donald Trump to release his tax returns and limiting his power to pardon state criminal offenses. The first, New York Senate Bill S5072A, requires the state’s […]