Chicago’s new curfew law goes into effect Friday
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Friday that the city’s curfew law is in effect until at least Monday.The law will take effect immediately after it is fully implemented, according to the mayor’s office.The curfew will last for one hour per day for all residents of Chicago.Anyone found in violation will face up to a $200 […]
What’s behind the rise of the child labor law?
The nation’s child labor laws are supposed to protect children from exploitation.But the rise in child labor is a symptom of broader trends in how the U.S. handles the issue.It’s not just child labor that’s on the rise, though.There’s also a growing trend of children being trafficked.Child labor laws, civil rights laws, labor laws and […]
Which states have the toughest gun laws?
We’ve covered a lot of gun laws in the United States, but here’s a quick rundown of the ones that are most often mentioned in gun control debates.Here are some of the more notable ones that have made it into the news lately.California – California has some of America’s strictest gun laws.There are strict waiting […]
Which gun laws will be affected by the death of Cardinal Lawrence Kirchhoff?
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What does it take to be a fugitive slave in the United States?
Fugitive slave laws have long been an important tool in the oppression of African Americans.As a result, many black people have been prosecuted and imprisoned under the Fugitive Slave Act.But the law is not limited to the criminal justice system, as it has also been used against people like political dissidents and the mentally ill.Here’s […]