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First U.S. execution using nitrogen gas raises concerns over method

Alabama defends the use of nitrogen gas for execution as witnessed described inmate writhing and gasping. Other states may follow suit. UN questions method.

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Alabama killer hours from becoming first US inmate to be executed with nitrogen gas

The death will be the first attempt to use a new execution method since 1982

Evening Standard

Alabama can enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court has ruled that Alabama can begin enforcing a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children

The Independent UK

Alabama’s new execution method could be dangerous for everyone in the room

Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to become the first death row inmate to be executed with nitrogen. His pastor says the untested procedure is a cruel violation of religious liberties, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

Alabama inmate asks judge to block first nitrogen gas execution

Lawyers for the first inmate scheduled to be put to death using nitrogen gas said Monday that Alabama is seeking to make him the “test case” for an experimental execution method

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Things to know about efforts to block people from crossing state lines for abortion

A federal judge and the U.S. Justice Department said this week that states are going too far with threats to prosecute those who help others cross state lines for abortion

The Independent UK

US Supreme Court refuses to hear Alabama’s request to keep separate and unequal political districts

For the second time in three months, the U.S. Supreme Court has rebuffed Alabama’s attempts to advance its legislature’s congressional maps that federal courts have ruled harm Black voters.

The Conversation

Anti-choice states aren’t satisfied. Now they want to punish traveling for abortions

A husband who doesn’t want his wife to get an abortion could sue the friend who offered to drive her, according to this legislation’s own architect

The Guardian - US

Alabama's new plan for execution

"Nitrogen hypoxia" is the latest brilliant idea in the ugly history of supposedly painless execution methods

Salon

Alabama Says Helping With Out-of-State Abortions Is 'Criminal Conspiracy'

Alabamans have no right "to conspire with others in Alabama to try to have abortions performed out of state," argues Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Reason

Alabama requests a date to execute an inmate via nitrogen hypoxia for the first time

Smith was supposed to be executed in November 2022 by lethal injection, but corrections officers failed to insert an IV properly. The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized nitrogen hypoxia in his case.

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Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says

A federal appeals court is allowing Alabama to enforce a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children

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Alabama health care providers sue over threat of prosecution for abortion help

Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state

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The fight over Alabama's congressional redistricting now shifts back to federal court

The fight over Alabama's congressional map is shifting back to federal court after Republican lawmakers declined to create a second majority-Black congressional district

The Independent UK

Biden sports plan angers transgender advocates, opponents

A Biden administration proposal to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes is sparking outrage not just from conservative leaders but from trans rights activists

Salon

Alabama rushing to resume executions

Top state officials seem more interested in killing more killing than in fixing their gruesome mistakes

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Amazing memories of a much-loved Nottingham Black Orchid nightclub

A nostalgic look back at eating Cantonese food and one of Take That's early gigs

The Guardian - US

The anti-abortion movement just had a mask-off moment in Alabama

In Alabama, pregnant women are subjected to a work around law in the name of protecting the fetus: chemical endangerment of a child

The Independent UK

Alabama attorney general could prosecute women who take abortion drugs. Opponents say it’s ‘plainly unlawful’

Steve Marshall says abortion patients could be prosecuted under a ‘chemical endangerment’ law, marking the first time the state’s top law enforcement official has targeted pregnant people in anti-abortion campaign

Reason

Women Who Take Abortion Pills Could Face Criminal Charges, Alabama Attorney General Says

Plus: Lawsuit challenges ban on scraping court records, state marijuana convictions lead to longer federal sentences, and more...

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Nine accused of 'accosting' cavoodle owner

Nine has been accused of stalking a Sydney barrister's husband as a defamation case over cavoodle custody reports continues.

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Sydney barrister Gina Edwards was portrayed as a dog 'thief' on A Current Affair, court hears

A Sydney court is told barrister Gina Edwards' reputation was damaged in stories run by A Current Affair, which were so inaccurate, calling them gutter journalism would "be kind".

AAP

Program 'lied' about cavoodle custody spat

A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.

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