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- Trump-era ICE agents targeted for ‘immorality’ by Dem trying to blacklist them from cop, classroom jobs - California lawmaker proposes bill that would bar ICE agents from police and teaching jobs, citing "immorality" concerns amid Trump deportation efforts.
- Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority - A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.
- Maryland Democrat’s bill seeks to ‘digitally unmask’ ICE agents after fatal Minneapolis shooting - A Maryland Democrat proposed a "digital unmasking" bill to strip anonymity from ICE agents accused of violent misconduct, enabling victim accountability.
- State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks' - Florida bill would ban paper straws following Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives contain dangerous chemicals.
- Maryland to study slavery reparations after lawmakers override Dem governor's veto - Maryland legislature overrides Gov. Wes Moore's veto to create reparations commission studying slavery's legacy and racial discrimination impacts.