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New Hampshire state Rep. Jennifer Rhodes, speaking against proposed legislation that would allow people to voluntarily prohibit themselves from buying guns. Those against the bill have expressed doubt that removing oneself from the prohibited list would be as easy as supporters have claimed. (Associated Press — Feb. 22, 2024)
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, referring to carjackers in a speech to the Legislature on Monday, Feb. 19, the first day of a crime-focused special session. Proposed legislation would impose tougher sentences for certain crimes that plague urban areas, including carjacking, which would carry an elevated minimum sentence of five years. (Associated Press — Feb. 20, 2024)
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Angelique EagleWoman, a Native American Law professor in St. Paul, Minn. Despite the fact that overdose deaths are ravaging Native American communities, Native law enforcement is not allowed to prosecute non-Natives for most crimes, including drug trafficking. Many Native American leaders want to see the rules changed. (NPR — Feb. 20, 2024)
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Jonathan Adkins, CEO of the Governors Highway Safety Association, regarding the use of automated cameras to enforce speed limits. (NPR — Feb. 16, 2024)