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21 attorneys general fight race-based American Bar Association rule | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Jon Styf | The Center Square – 2024-06-04 07:31:00

(The Center Square) – Tennessee is leading a 21-state fight to remove race-based criteria from the American Bar Association’s accreditation process.

The ABA is the accrediting body for law schools in the U.S. and has a current rule  being considered for revision as the state attorneys general say it compels law schools to consider race in both the admissions and employment contexts.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti wrote a letter to the ABA’s council signed by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Virginia asking for changes to the rule.

The letter cites the Supreme Court ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, which does not allow for race-based discrimination in admissions.

“The rule of law cannot long survive if the organization that accredits legal education requires every American law school to ignore the Constitution and civil rights law,” Skrmetti said in a statement. “The American Bar Association has long pursued the high calling of promoting respect for the law and the integrity of the legal profession, and we call on the organization to recommit to those ideals and ensure that its standards for law schools comport with federal law.”

The letter said that well-intentioned racial discrimination is looked at the same as malicious discrimination.

“If the standards continue to insist on treating students and faculty differently based on the color of their skin, they will burden every law school in America with punitive civil rights litigation,” Skrmetti said.

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North Carolina has proposal to stop turning the clocks forward and back | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-02-09 11:59:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina is considering a proposal for year-round Standard Time, supported by President Biden, through House Bill 12 authored by Republican Harry Warren. This bill is backed by bipartisan sponsors and aims to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which was first established in 1918 to conserve energy. The straightforward legislation seeks to add an article to North Carolina’s General Statutes to maintain Standard Time throughout the year. Additionally, Florida Senator Rick Scott has introduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 in Congress to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationally, in line with similar sentiments from former President Trump.

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Kidwell pushes for North Carolina to be 30th with constitutional carry | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-02-08 11:59:00

SUMMARY: A Republican proposal in the North Carolina House of Representatives, led by Rep. Keith Kidwell, would allow gun owners to carry concealed weapons without a permit, making North Carolina the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry. The NC Constitutional Carry Act (House Bill 5) emphasizes self-defense, as protected by the Second Amendment. The bill modifies General Statute 14-269 to exclude firearms from the definition of “weapon” and removes language regarding unlawful concealed carry. The Senate did not consider a similar proposal in the last session. If passed, the bill would significantly expand gun rights in the state.

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Bill would give lawmakers power to challenge local ordinances | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2025-02-07 15:56:00

SUMMARY: Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton introduced House Bill 1097, enabling Tennessee General Assembly members to challenge local ordinances they deem unconstitutional. If local governments do not resolve the issues within 60 days, the state could withhold funds. Lawmakers may request an investigation from the attorney general, who must report findings within 30 days. The local government has 30 days to respond to the findings. If violations persist, the attorney general can seek action from the Tennessee Supreme Court. The bill contains provisions to ensure state funding obligations are met and follows a recent immigration legislation impacting local governance.

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