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South Dakota kicks 273 'noncitizens' off its voter rolls even with general election voting underway

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

South Dakota’s top elections official has removed hundreds of people from the state’s voter rolls even with voting in next month's general election already underway. Republican Secretary of State Monae Johnson says the move was necessary to defend the integrity of the election. But critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, say it violates a federal law and that it could disenfranchise valid voters who are naturalized U.S. citizens. The ACLU has called for the 273 voters to be reinstated. Читать дальше...

DeSantis weaponizes trash disposal laws against free press

Freedom of the Press Foundation 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a September press conference.

AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Oct. 9, 2024 — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sent a letter threatening television stations that air ads supporting abortion rights with criminal liability under the state’s “sanitary nuisance” law, which could include up to 60 days in jail.

The following statement can be attributed to Seth Stern, director of advocacy... Читать дальше...

Why Hurricane Milton could also cause damage Florida’s inland

NBC News 

NBC News’ Al Roker reports that as Hurricane Milton makes landfall it will impact both coastal and inland areas with strong wind, rain and heavy flooding. The storm has also led to tornado watches being issued across parts of eastern Florida.