Law news

Here are some recent law news updates:

Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could potentially overturn the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade. The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, involves a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. (Source: CNN)
• The Supreme Court has also agreed to hear a case that could impact the use of racial preferences in college admissions. The case, Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, involves a challenge to Harvard's use of race as a factor in admissions decisions. (Source: NPR)

Congress

• The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would make it easier for people to sue gun manufacturers and dealers for damages related to gun violence. The bill, known as the "Protecting Our Kids Act," would allow victims of gun violence to sue gun manufacturers and dealers for damages, even if they are not directly responsible for the violence. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate has passed a bill that would increase funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The bill, known as the "Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act," would provide additional funding for programs that support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (Source: The Hill)

State and Local Governments

• California has passed a law that requires companies to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law, known as the "Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act," requires companies with 26 or more employees to provide up to 24 hours of paid sick leave per year. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
• New York has passed a law that allows non-citizens to vote in local elections. The law, known as the "New York City Voting Rights Act," allows non-citizens who are 18 years old and have been a resident of the city for at least 30 days to vote in local elections. (Source: The New York Times)

International Law

• The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. The warrant was issued in response to allegations that Putin was responsible for the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. (Source: The New York Times)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Russian officials and entities in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions, which were imposed in coordination with the United States and other Western countries, target individuals and entities that are believed to be responsible for human rights abuses and other violations of international law. (Source: The Washington Post)

Legal Profession

• The American Bar Association (ABA) has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The initiative, known as the "ABA Diversity and Inclusion Initiative," includes a range of programs and resources designed to help law students and lawyers from underrepresented groups succeed in the profession. (Source: The National Law Journal)
• The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) has released a new report on the status of women in the legal profession. The report, which is based on data from the American Bar Association and other sources, finds that women continue to face significant barriers to advancement in the profession, including gender bias and limited opportunities for mentorship and sponsorship. (Source: The American Lawyer)