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politics16 days ago•229 min saved

Third Circuit Allows Assault Charges Against NJ Representative to Proceed

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that Rep. LaMonica McIver cannot invoke legislative immunity to block two federal assault charges from a May 2025 oversight visit to an ICE detention facility, allowing those counts to proceed; a third assault count was remanded for further review. McIver contends oversight responsibilities must be protected and is exploring legal options, while a dissenting judge suggested some conduct could be protected by immunity.

via MS NOW|

#assault #congress #legislative-immunity

business3 years ago•3 min saved

DeSantis claims immunity in Disney lawsuit

Florida's attorney general filed a motion to dismiss Disney's lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials, arguing that they are protected from the claims under the doctrine of legislative immunity. Disney had alleged that DeSantis and others punished the company for its stance on a parental rights bill when the state stripped the company of power it held for 55 years to self-govern a special tax district that houses Walt Disney World. The dispute started when Disney opposed a parental rights bill in Florida that prohibited educators from leading classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #disney #florida

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Oklahoma Lawmaker's Arrest Sparks Debate Over Legislative Immunity

Two Oklahoma lawmakers have claimed 'legislative immunity' during their arrests, citing Article 5, Section 22 of the state's Constitution. However, experts say the provision is not a 'get out of jail free' card and is meant to allow lawmakers to do their work freely and not be arrested while on their way to vote for specific legislation. The law does not allow lawmakers to avoid arrest or make them untouchable during the legislative session, which runs from February to May.

via KFOR Oklahoma City|

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