Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Supreme Court Justice Describes Wearing Bulletproof Vest and 'Swatting' Hoax at Home
Justice's public remarks highlight growing safety concerns for high-profile judicial officials amid rising threats against federal judges.
Burnham Pledges New Hillsborough Law to End U.K.'s 'Cover-Up Culture' as MPs Approve Legislation
The proposed law, named for the 1989 stadium disaster that killed 97 Liverpool fans, would impose a duty of candor on public officials and shift power to ordinary citizens.
ICE Misused Crowd Control Weapons Against Protesters 412 Times in One Year, Report Finds
The Physicians for Human Rights and UC Berkeley Human Rights Center documented alleged force violations at immigration demonstrations over a 12-month period.
LAPD Suspends Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Over Privacy Concerns
The department's halt follows an inspector general audit that urged a pause on new deployments until enforceable privacy and oversight rules are in place.
'Explosive Diarrhoea' Outbreak Remains a Mystery as Officials Struggle to Find SOURCE
Health authorities have been unable to identify the origin of an outbreak that has affected hundreds of people across multiple regions, according to initial reports.
ICE Agents Instructed to End Most Vehicle Stops in Major Policy Shift
The directive limits immigration enforcement actions during routine traffic stops, a significant departure from previous operational guidelines.
Investigative Report Details Allegations of Abuse at ICE's Largest Detention Facility
The report, published by an independent journalist, documents claims of mistreatment affecting hundreds of detainees at the facility.
Nobel Laureates Warn AI Could Lead to Large-Scale Job Displacement, Call for Immediate Policy Action
Open letter signed by researchers from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic urges policymakers to prepare for economic upheaval as automation advances.
Arkansas Ranks First in Religious Liberty Index After Gov. Sanders Expands Faith Protections
The state earned an 'excellent' rating with a score of 89.2%, becoming one of only two states to achieve that distinction under the First Liberty Institute's annual ranking.
LAPD Halts Crime-Fighting License Plate Cameras Amid Argument Over Video Rights
The department is suspending its contract with Flock Safety, which operates some of the LAPD's network of license plate readers, over a dispute regarding footage ownership and control.