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Julie Archer: WV needs independence from money in politics (Opinion) (WV Gazette-Mail) This one has application beyond just WV: "This Independence Day, we will all be celebrating the founding of the United States and our declaration of independence from the tyranny of monarchy. In West Virginia politics, however, it seems we have another tyranny to overthrow — the tyranny exercised by powerful special interests in our state’s democracy."
Trump 'determined' to add citizenship question to census, top immigration official says (Politico) Meanwhile, the case returns to the federal courts.
RESTITUTION OR POLL TAX? (Florida Courrier) "Civil rights groups are hoping a federal judge will strike down a new Florida law that they say does not properly carry out a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences."
Oregon Dems preserve nation's only non-unanimous juries, wait on Supreme Court decision (Big Country News) "There was widespread support among lawyers and lawmakers to end Oregon’s standing as the only state in the country that allows for criminal convictions for crimes short of first-degree murder by non-unanimous juries."
Iowa Supreme Court takes a right turn under Gov. Reynolds (Independent Record) "Through a combination of coincidence, a mandatory retirement age of 72 for judges and changes in the selection process that favor Republicans...Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds is transforming the Iowa Supreme Court from one that leaned liberal to a solidly conservative body, prompting concerns among critics that it could erode past support for civil liberties as well as abortion and gay rights."
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