Judges, bar groups urge committee to strengthen protections for judicial privacy and safety Judges, court leaders and the Massachusetts Bar Association urged the committee to favorably report H1766, citing a rise in threats and online harassment targeting judges, clerks and court staff. Witnesses said limited public interest in access to a judge’s private home address supports measured privacy protections to reduce risk to judges and to a

Judges and court staff in Massachusetts are facing alarming threats and harassment, prompting urgent calls for stronger privacy protections to safeguard an independent judiciary.

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Minnesota Chiefs of Police support $9.8M training funding at legislative committee hearing Hannah Wind advocates for ongoing police training funding during state committee testimony.

Minnesota lawmakers are at a crucial crossroads, deliberating over a landmark $9.8 million funding for police training that could redefine community safety and judicial privacy.

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Missouri enacts Judicial Privacy Act protecting court-related officers' personal information Missouri approves new sections to safeguard personal details of court-related officers.

Missouri just took a major step to protect the privacy of court-related officers by enacting the Judicial Privacy Act!

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Minnesota Senate debates $40 fee for judges' property record privacy protection Senate discusses proposed fees for judges seeking privacy for property records.

Minnesota lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over a proposed $40 fee for judges seeking privacy for their property records—will public safety come at a cost?

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Louisiana legislature introduces The Maggie Grace Act for hearing protection measures Proposed law enhances court protection for victims of minors and sex offenses.

Louisiana's House Bill 49, "The Maggie Grace Act," is set to revolutionize the protection of victims in court by keeping their identities confidential and securing sensitive hearings.

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Senator Hughes introduces LB 334 to protect judges' personal information LB 334 aims to restrict public access to judges' addresses for safety reasons.

Nebraska's Senate is taking a bold step to protect judges by introducing a bill that would keep their personal information confidential amidst rising threats.

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Legislation offers minors anonymous paths for abortion appeals and court privacy New rules allow minors expedited appeals for abortions with confidentiality protections.

Kentucky's House Bill 523 is shaking up the debate on minors' rights by proposing an anonymous and expedited process for court-approved abortions without parental consent.

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