From the States
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Texas AG to Austin city personnel: follow state law or get sued
On Thursday, the Austin City Council voted 10-to-1 to pass a resolution directing city personnel to not comply with the law in several ways. However, each directive it issued was prefaced by a clause, “except to the extent required by law.”
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West Virginia track and field athletes granted injunction following protest
After the meet, each of the protesting competitors were ordered to run Indian sprints at a later practice and then were not allowed compete with the team April 27.
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Illinois Democrats approve changes to election law in less than 24 hours
House Republicans voted present and walked off the floor in protest, saying the measure was dropped on them last minute.