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Constitutional amendment passed in Delaware requiring state legislators to live in their districts

The Delaware General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment that would require state senators and state representatives to reside in the legislative districts that they represent for the duration of their term in office.

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Monthly tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

Through April 13, 2023, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 76 vacancies. Seventy-four of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships.

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Dianne Feinstein dodges calls to resign

Members of her own party called for her to step down after her absence prevented judicial confirmations

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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is sent a second package containing white powder after Trump arrest

The white powder was deemed “nonhazardous” by law enforcement officials

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North Dakota House passes veto override on ranked-choice voting prohibition

The North Dakota House of Representatives voted on April 10, 2023, to override Gov. Doug Burgum’s (R) veto of HB1273. The bill would ban the use of ranked-choice and approval voting methods in the state. Ranked-choice voting is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots.…

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Dianne Feinstein bows to pressure and asks to be ‘temporarily’ replaced on judiciary panel

The California Democrat’s continued absence has led to others to call on her to resign

The Independent UK

Debate resumes on Nebraska bill to ban trans care for minors

Nebraska lawmakers have begun a second round of debate on a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors

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DOJ probes if Trump committed wire fraud

Special counsel Jack Smith focused on whether Trump's $250 million post-election haul violated wire fraud laws

Salon

Youth records in mainly Black Louisiana areas may go public

In Louisiana, a Republican lawmaker has filed legislation that would make all adult criminal court records and certain juvenile court records and case information available to the public online, at no-cost

The Independent UK

As a single Black mom, Barbara Lee felt unrepresented. Now she runs for the US Senate

WASHINGTON — Barbara Lee was in her early 20s, a single mother of two young boys, attending Mills College in Oakland, California. The future California congresswoman needed public assistance and food stamps. She couldn’t afford child care, so often her children would attend classes with her.

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Experts: Trump may face espionage charge

Jack Smith's team is asking witnesses if Trump showed off a map containing sensitive national security info

Salon

POINT: Perpetual ‘border crisis’ echoes through American history

Don’t feel dismayed if you have no idea what’s going on at our southern border.

Tribune News Service

Black chiefs to meet amid debate on benefit of cop diversity

Black police chiefs, commissioners, sheriffs and commanders from across the country are set to meet this weekend in Detroit for the annual CEO symposium of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

The Independent UK

DeSantis pleads with Florida Congress members to stop endorsing Trump

Governor phones representatives, dismayed that four members of delegation have backed former president for 2024 nomination

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Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft elevated voting conspiracy theories. Now he’s running for governor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — During his time in the office, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has been willing to acknowledge and elevate those that have promoted conspiracy theories and false claims about elections.

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Donald Trump arrives in New York for questioning in $373 million civil fraud case

Former US president Donald Trump has arrived in New York to be questioned in a $US250 million ($373 million) civil fraud lawsuit against him.

The Independent UK

Drama plagues bid to restrict changes to Ohio Constitution

Ohio’s constitution is caught in a tug-of-war

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Manchin's concerns have Biden's pick for Labor looking doubtful

Manchin's opposition — and that of just one more Democrat — could scuttle nomination.

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US officials: Biden to expand migrant access to health plans

President Joe Biden is set to announce that his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children

The Guardian - US

‘It’s a scary time’: Florida Democrat vows to keep fighting six-week abortion ban

Lauren Book has led the fight against the ‘near-total’ ban and the ‘dangerous consequences’ of bill that is expected to pass the state house and to be signed by Governor DeSantis

The Guardian - US

Trans people, students and teachers are besieged by DeSantis’s crusade. But he’s not done yet

Florida sees deluge of legislation targeting trans rights and controlling public education as governor steps up courtship of Trump voters

The Guardian - US

Asian Americans spent decades seeking fair education. Then the right stole the narrative

Affirmative action opponents have used racial scapegoating to reframe the national debate, exploiting middle-class fears

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North Dakota’s House overrides veto of RCV ban

Welcome to the Thursday, April 13, Brew.

Salon

Jim Jordan: Still fighting — and losing

Jim Jordan wants to be Donald Trump's attack dog — but his legal arguments against Alvin Bragg are toothless

The Independent UK

Biden administration points to investments with new bridges

The Biden administration is closing out a three-week push to highlight the benefits of infrastructure investments in local communities by awarding nearly $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges

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