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#2,205 - Illinois judge rules illegal immigrants can carry guns
#2205
Last Sunday at 11:00 AM

A federal judge in Illinois appointed by President Barack Obama ruled that the Constitution protects the rights of noncitizens who enter the US illegally after a Mexican immigrant living in Chicago was found in possession of a handgun.


US District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman ruled earlier this month that a federal ban on undocumented immigrants owning firearms is unconstitutional, and dismissed charges against Heriberto Carbajal-Flores, who was arrested in 2020 after violating a federal law that prohibits noncitizens from possessing guns.


Coleman ruled that since Carbajal-Flores has no criminal record...


#2,204 - WA Supreme Court Rules Bar Exam Is Racist and No Longer A Requirement To Practice Law
#2204
Last Saturday at 10:00 AM

The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that the bar exam is no longer a requirement for prospective lawyers. On Friday, The Bar Licensure Task Force explained that the bar is “minimally effective for ensuring competency” and “disproportionally and unnecessarily blocks marginalized groups from becoming practicing attorneys.”


According to The Spokesman-Review, after appointing the task force in 2020 to assess “disproportionate impacts on examinees of color and first-generation examinees,” the courts agreed to substitute the exam with “experiential-learning alternatives.”


The task force was made up of over 50 groups of representatives and “examined th...


#2,203 - How squatters took over a Beverly Hills mansion down the street from LeBron James' home
#2203
03/22/2024

Beverly Grove Place, a small outpost of Beverly Hills, is becoming a popular address for the rich and famous. Basketball superstar LeBron James is building a house there, and celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck bought a $61 million compound there last year.


Yet a bunch of squatters lived right down the street from James' new home at 1316 Beverly Grove Place from October 2023 to February 2024, reports New York Magazine.


These squatters weren’t poor Angelenos who couldn't afford rent in one of the most expensive cities in the U.S...


#2,202 - Colorado may soon allow unlimited roommates per household
#2202
03/22/2024

In a controversial move, Colorado is considering legislation that would remove caps on the number of unrelated roommates allowed in a single dwelling, a policy shift aimed at addressing housing affordability but raising significant concerns among residents. Critics argue this could exacerbate existing issues in cities like Denver, where the mayor has already faced backlash for handling the migrant crisis and homelessness, with a notable rise in the homeless population and cuts to city services due to financial strain. Supporters of the bill see it as a necessary step towards alleviating the housing crunch, but opponents fear it will...


#2,201 - With looming foreclosures nearly half of Downtown Pittsburgh office space could be empty in 4 years
#2201
03/21/2024

In a stark revelation, nearly half of downtown Pittsburgh's office spaces are predicted to be vacant by 2028, posing a significant challenge not only to the city’s economic landscape but also to its social fabric. This downturn is attributed to the rising risks of foreclosures and a dramatic shift in workplace dynamics, with remote work diminishing the need for physical office spaces. The situation is further exacerbated by the Pittsburgh Police Department’s announcement that it will prioritize emergency calls, leaving lesser incidents like theft and harassment to be handled by an "enhanced telephone reporting unit," essentially an answering mach...


#2,200 - How private swat teams in Las Vegas handle squatters in vacant apartments
#2200
03/21/2024

In Las Vegas, private security teams are tackling an escalating squatter crisis in apartment complexes, exacerbated by rising evictions. Protective Force International, led by CEO Jonathan Alvarez, is at the forefront, servicing over 300 properties besieged by unauthorized occupants. The situation has deteriorated to the point where a specialized task force is now deployed to address this challenge head-on. These squatters, beyond seeking shelter, are often found amidst dangerous conditions, including drug use and the presence of trafficked children. The security teams, prepared for various threats, work alongside Metro Police to mitigate these issues, suggesting strategies to property owners to...


#2,199 - Police warn Oakland residents of smash-and-grab robberies while drivers still inside their cars
#2199
03/20/2024

Oakland police issued a new warning and new statistics this week about thieves smashing and grabbing car windows while you're still in the driver's seat.


Police said there has been a recent increase in smash-and-grab robberies citywide, specifically targeting people in cars.


As of March 10, burglaries have decreased by nearly 50% in Oakland, with 1,853 incidents compared to the same period last year, during which there were 3,480 burglaries.


But robberies have increased by 32%, totaling 715 incidents this year, compared to 540 robberies during the same time period last...


#2,198 - Huge company bails on managing NYC's Fulton Center Mall over crime and homelessness
#2198
03/20/2024

The company that runs the Fulton Center mall told the MTA last month it wants out of its lease because of crime and homelessness issues.


Westfield signed a 20-year lease with the MTA, but wants to exit operations at Fulton Center more than 10 years before the end of the deal, according to a lawsuit the New York City Transit Authority filed days after receiving the news from the mall operator.


The Fulton Center shopping complex operates above a transit hub that services eight subway lines, and is the busiest...


#2,197 - City of San Francisco bailing on its own office space downtown due to crime, homelessness
#2197
03/19/2024

San Francisco city officials plan to pull its offices from a downtown building near City Hall due to high rent and a bad real estate market, The San Francisco Standard reported Friday.


The 11-story building in downtown San Francisco was initially leased to city and county officials back in 1999 and has over the years served as office space for many municipal departments like the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector, the Mayor’s Office of Disability and the Department of the Environment, the outlet reported. (San Francisco Somehow Finds A...


#2,196 - Arizona cities brace for release of thousands of illegals onto the streets
#2196
03/19/2024

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs says her office is working with city and county governments, nonprofits, and Customs and Border Protection officials in an effort to avoid what could soon become a crisis: a flood of asylum-seekers released onto the streets with no place to go.


“We are at a crucial juncture,” said Hobbs on Thursday.


Earlier in the week, she sent a letter to the chairpersons of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees asking for $752 million for CBP’s Shelter and Services Program, which funds nonprofits that keep asylum-seekers off th...