Civil news
Here are some recent civil news articles from various sources:
1. Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is constitutional. The court's decision upholds the law's individual mandate, which requires individuals to purchase health insurance or face a penalty. (Source: The New York Times)
2. California Passes Law to Protect Immigrant Workers
California has passed a law that prohibits employers from asking about an employee's immigration status or national origin. The law aims to protect immigrant workers from discrimination and harassment. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
3. New York City Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
New York City has passed a law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law applies to all employers, regardless of size, and provides employees with up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. (Source: The New York Daily News)
4. Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Asylum Policy
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's policy of denying asylum to migrants who pass through other countries before reaching the US. The policy was deemed unlawful and unconstitutional. (Source: The Washington Post)
5. California Passes Law to Increase Minimum Wage
California has passed a law that will increase the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2023. The law also indexes the minimum wage to inflation, ensuring that it keeps pace with the cost of living. (Source: The Sacramento Bee)
6. Supreme Court Rules on Gerrymandering Case
The US Supreme Court has ruled that federal courts cannot intervene in partisan gerrymandering cases. The decision has been criticized by civil rights groups, who argue that it will allow politicians to manipulate electoral maps for political gain. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
7. New York City Passes Law to Ban Facial Recognition Technology
New York City has passed a law that bans the use of facial recognition technology by city agencies. The law aims to protect citizens' privacy and prevent the misuse of facial recognition technology. (Source: The New York Times)
8. Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Border Wall Funding
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to divert funds from the Pentagon to build a border wall. The judge ruled that the plan was unlawful and unconstitutional. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
9. California Passes Law to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
California has passed a law that prohibits conversion therapy for minors. The law aims to protect LGBTQ+ youth from harmful and ineffective treatments. (Source: The San Francisco Chronicle)
10. Supreme Court Rules on Voting Rights Act Case
The US Supreme Court has ruled that a key provision of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. The provision required certain states and localities to obtain federal approval before changing their voting laws. (Source: The Washington Post)
These are just a few examples of recent civil news articles.