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On November 5, 2024, bomb threats targeting polling locations in Georgia, particularly in Fulton County, briefly disrupted voting. The FBI indicated these threats likely originated from Russian email domains, although they were deemed non-credible. A judge extended polling hours in response to the threats, which disproportionately affected Black voters.
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Recent federal court rulings in Illinois and Louisiana have struck down significant gun control measures. In Illinois, a judge deemed the assault weapons ban unconstitutional, while in Louisiana, a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms was ruled unconstitutional, raising concerns about the separation of church and state.
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A yearlong investigation by the Justice Department revealed systemic abuses by the Trenton Police Department, including illegal stops and excessive force. The report highlights several incidents leading to tragic outcomes, prompting calls for police reform amid concerns about the future of such efforts under the incoming administration.