| 单词 | law-abiding |
| 例句 | Even though she was a law-abiding citizen, she felt so strongly that she should be able to sit that she refused to move from her seat and was then arrested. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z After the Georgia legislature declared a prohibition against alcoholic beverages in 1907, Papa quit making or drinking beer—he believed in being law-abiding—and the churches started using fruit nectars instead of wine. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Any law-abiding citizen would have been happy to see them. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z While I do think certain individuals are disposed to crime because of their genetic inheritance or an abusive upbringing, I am convinced that apartheid turned many otherwise law-abiding citizens into criminals. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Parents, students, citizens, school officials, and public officials of these areas met their responsibilities in a dignified, law-abiding way. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z They then called on all responsible and law-abiding blacks to help the government thwart attempts to turn South Africa —a Christian, civilized, peace-loving multinational democracy—into a Russian satellite. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She was the nosiest woman in the world and spent most of her life spying on the boring, law-abiding neighbors. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z So they can give a nice, unblemished apartment to some nice German officer and his law-abiding wife with clean hair and mended stockings. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Now even nonviolent law-abiding protests under the auspices of the ANC were illegal. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z All the other people were normal, law-abiding citizens. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z A very great proportion could be made into law-abiding, resourceful citizens. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Criminals disliked lousy weather as much as law-abiding citizens did. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z His calling card is the book More Guns, Less Crime, in which he argues that violent crime has decreased in areas where law-abiding citizens are allowed to carry concealed weapons. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z “As moral, religious and law-abiding citizens,” the group wrote, “we feel that we are unprejudiced and undiscriminating in our wish to keep our community a closed community.” Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Proud to be Germans, Jews were law-abiding citizens who had helped Germany to grow. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “Shouldn’t we wait at least a week? Let’s establish ourselves as law-abiding lodgers first.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z One day we were living in a law-abiding community and the next day the city and the community had both dissolved, with every person for himself. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Ember, as you know,” the mayor went on, “is in a time of difficulty. Extraordinary measures are necessary. This is a time when citizens should be most loyal. Most law-abiding. For the good of all.” The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The Supreme Court shackles the police, compounds confusion in the legislatures of the states, and turns loose murderers and rapists to repeat their evil deeds upon the innocent and law-abiding members of society. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z This was a law-abiding family neighborhood, and no one wanted a creep like this on the loose among so many children, least of all the police. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z It was officially registered in Canada as the Consolidated Exporters Corporation, a bland name that made it sound like a law-abiding company. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And she takes me by the hand and walks me across the street, in an orderly, weirdly law-abiding way. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z In an emergency, the poor would panic, become confused and go wild; the “better class” would remain calm and law-abiding, and find an orderly way to deal with the problem. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z "So you're law-abiding too," I called only to become aware that it was someone else. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z We promise every law-abiding citizen the freedom from all forms of oppression, freedom from general inefficiency, and freedom to live and strive in every field of human endeavor. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z This emphasis on illicit cash proved to be a winning effort, for nothing infuriated the law-abiding populace more than the image of the millionaire crack dealer. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z It just didn’t seem in character, somehow, for correct, law-abiding Mr. Crouch to be sneaking around somebody else’s office this late at night.... Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “The law-abiding citizens of the West Side have shut their windows against you. If your cause has any merit, why do no people of worth stand with you?” A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He was a long- limbed farmer, a God-fearing, freedom-loving, law-abiding rugged individualist who held that federal aid to anyone but farmers was creeping socialism. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z How would I explain this to my law-abiding, human friends? Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z After years of drug abuse and a short stint in rehab, he’s at last a law-abiding pothead, thanks to a doctor’s note for a broken toe. A Dark Prince Steps Into the Light 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z "I believe that responsible, law-abiding Americans have a Second Amendment right, enshrined by our founders, to bear arms," McConaughey says. Matthew McConaughey accused of "grandstanding" after emotional White House gun reform speech 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The search for partners had to take place in what one nineteen-fifties social psychologist called “the twilight zone between the law-abiding and the criminal.” The Theory That Justified Anti-Gay Crime 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Kaiser may have been a law-abiding citizen, but his ego was criminal. Joseph Bologna, Onscreen Tough Guy With a Sense of Humor, Dies at 82 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z That narrow band of law officers who stand between our society's law-abiding citizens and its criminals. A theatrical cop-land, from an officer's perspective 2011-11-10T20:55:38Z For years, politicians have successfully argued that taxpayer dollars shouldn’t help convicted criminals earn degrees — especially if other law-abiding citizens aren’t able to afford college. Review | PBS’s ‘College Behind Bars’ offers a lasting lesson: Learning is its own kind of freedom 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Charlie's a good guy from a kind-hearted family that isn't entirely decent, from the law-abiding definition of the word. How "The Company You Keep" maps the anatomy of a dangerous, network-friendly sexual thrill 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z It’s the law-abiding son’s first mob hit, and it seals his fate as his father’s replacement. Al Pacino was nearly fired from ‘The Godfather.’ The rest is history. 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z The band filed a lawsuit that was eventually settled, saying that a majority of Juggalos are law-abiding folks who are simply misunderstood. Insane Clown Posse feels qualified to host Fuse show 2013-08-20T13:55:09Z Mentors try to equip them with practical, social and emotional skills to earn a living and live law-abiding, productive lives when they are released. A prison program in Connecticut seeks to find out what happens when prisoners are treated as victims 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z Gus is one of the most fascinating criminal characters in TV history -- an outwardly legitimate businessman who brings a law-abiding entrepreneur's steely concentration to an illegal enterprise. "Breaking Bad" 4x8, "Hermanos" 2011-09-05T14:06:00Z Many of the victims were innocent civilians, including journalists and law-abiding officials who've been rendered helpless against rampant corruption at every level of police, military and political power. 'Murder Capital of the World': Sobering take on Mexico's drug war 2012-04-26T20:10:10Z American citizenship, hard work, community service and a clean record did not help those individuals then, just as law-abiding immigrants are not safe now. Hawaii’s fight against Trump’s Muslim travel ban has long roots of resistance 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z So what is a defenseless, law-abiding survivalist to do? How to Survive the Apocalypse 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z Obama, on the other hand, has expressed concern about the effect on millions of normally law-abiding Latinos, including those with U.S. citizenship. High Court to take on Ariz. immigration law 2012-04-25T10:05:00Z “It’s not normal to be famous and to be associated with criminals who are literally in jail, when I myself am a law-abiding memoirist!” 'I love fame': how Caroline Calloway survived being cancelled 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z What affluent Americans found in his book, and in all the crude conservative diatribes that followed it, was not the poor, but a flattering new way to think about themselves — disciplined, law-abiding, sober, and focused. The poor: America?s piggy bank 2012-05-17T14:31:00Z Are criminal zombies worse than the law-abiding ones we've met so far? TV listings and previews: plan your week's viewing - 15-19 October 2012-10-15T07:00:00Z We learn that the "Detroit Red" image of Malcolm as a street hoodlum was exaggerated in the autobiography, the better to dramatise his conversion to the law-abiding but society-rejecting doctrine of Muhammad's NOI. Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by Manning Marable ? review 2011-04-10T05:00:01Z Mr Bridge may seem conventional and law-abiding, but his rectitude does not extend to prohibition, which he freely flouts and for which he expresses overt contempt. Lionel Shriver: rereading Mr Bridge by Evan S Connell 2013-02-15T18:30:01Z I am a law-abiding human being and the film is banned in India, where I have been threatened by prosecution. Meryl Streep and Sean Penn push India's Daughter into awards race 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z But with her job and boyfriend in Florida, Kim was taking a stab at a dull and law-abiding life. ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6, Episode 12 Recap: Hit the Road 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z So to be clear, I’m not saying that journalists are somehow sacrosanct, or that an injury to a law-abiding reporter matters more than an injury to a law-abiding regular citizen. In Ferguson, It's Now Guns Vs. Cameras 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z Consider a list of terms formerly denounced as Americanisms: "lengthy", "squatter", "law-abiding", "mileage", "stunt". Author, author: Henry Hitchings on neologisms 2011-02-05T00:05:32Z The frightened doctor begs for mercy: He recounts his life story, confesses to misdeeds, asserts that he was always a law-abiding citizen who paid his taxes on time. Review: In Vladimir Sorokin’s ‘The Blizzard,’ a Doctor’s Long and Strange Trip 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z The book relates the improbable but unputdownable story of a law-abiding young man who goes to prison to bring down a drug lord. Review | The hero of a new thriller learns a hard lesson: Never trust the FBI 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z To check it is the duty of every self-respecting, law-abiding man.” No, really, it’s plagiarism 2012-08-13T21:24:00Z Nevertheless, the images Fallon finds in the scans of the murderers he examines, and which he finds in his own distinguished, law-abiding brain, are often identical to those of certified psychopaths. This is your brain on murder: What the mind of a psychopath looks like 2014-03-09T18:30:00Z Wallach’s personal life, he added, was more placid and law-abiding: He loved collecting antique clocks, watching tennis and telling stories. Eli Wallach, veteran character actor, dies at 98 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z A is for anarchy… is the title of one of Marten's series – and do not expect any of her work to be law-abiding. Best new artists 2010-10-16T23:02:00Z Given the timeline of their relationship as they tell it, and the facts of their family ties, Allen was a perfectly law-abiding suitor to Soon-Yi. Soon-Yi Previn and Woody Allen’s strange charm offensive: An enigma wrapped in scandal 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z To check it is the duty of every self-respecting, law-abiding man.” No, really, it’s plagiarism 2012-08-13T21:24:00Z "I wondered why someone like us, which is to say a basically law-abiding citizen, would suddenly do such a thing," he says. Breaking Bad: from Mr Chips to Scarface 2012-05-18T23:03:00Z Now, a state lawmaker says it’s time to remove the threat of jail time for otherwise law-abiding polygamists. Polygamists may not face jail time under new Utah bill 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z "The Wire" showcased vastly different psychological types: law-abiding, cheerful, productive; unfocused, self-destructive and violent. How "Treme" untangles the lessons of trauma 2011-04-25T13:26:00Z I am almost neurotically law-abiding, but there is one area of life where I am an outlaw, beyond the pale, a fugitive from justice. It's my habit to share relics 2011-03-22T19:30:00Z Not least among his new book’s strengths is the light it sheds on the phenomenon of an otherwise law-abiding male giving in to volcanic rage. Review | Three lives forever linked by an act of violence in their shared past 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z Early Americans denied the right to gun ownership even to law-abiding people if they failed a political test of loyalty to the Revolution. Books of The Times: In ?Gunfight,? Adam Winkler Traces the Gun-Control Battle 2011-10-09T21:04:24Z David — apolitical, law-abiding, and a lowlander to boot — quickly succumbs to Alan’s glamour, swagger and almost whimsical egotism. Review | Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Kidnapped’ is not just an adventure tale, it’s a timely novel about politics and dissent 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z Such drinks have even shown up on some store shelves — sort of, as novelties for law-abiding citizens. Noticed: Cocktail Ingredient: Marijuana 2012-05-25T16:47:19Z A new report shows that amidst a staggering increase in undocumented immigrant deportations overall, arrests of law-abiding undocumented immigrants shot up the most, by a whopping 150 percent. Trump administration arrests of noncriminal immigrants up 150 percent 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z Cherries red and ripe enough to tempt even the most law-abiding to steal a few. Frugal Traveler: In Apulia, Vacationing Like an Italian 2011-06-14T18:30:39Z Because urban drug dealing is so visible in these communities, the media, elected officials, and law-abiding residents are more likely to pressure police to take action. “The Wire” is right about everything: David Simon nailed the police, media, politicians 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z He hopes the bill, which applies to all genders, will help change societal attitudes, and separate legitimate criminals from law-abiding polygamists. Polygamy is about to be decriminalised in Utah. Is it good news for women? 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z For law-abiding growers it could invite burglaries, since their stash is worth $1,000 a pound and easy to resell. Should I grow my own weed at home? Here's what you need to know 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Still in possession of a childlike sense of wonder, Babur asks Humayun, the more fearfully law-abiding of the two, to name the different kinds of birds that are serenading them. Geffen Playhouse's 'Guards at the Taj' has elements of 'Godot' and gallows humor 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z The company’s first public response suggested an unquestioning, good-soldier mentality: “Yahoo is a law-abiding company and complies with the laws of the United States.” Yahoo helps the government read your emails. Just following orders, they say. 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Prison is wrong and oppressive in these films, even when it is used against people who aren’t law-abiding. Mad Max: Fury Road is less radical than its B-movie influences 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z As this one opens, Lenù is 32, enjoying both esteem as a novelist and a sinecure in the prosperous, law-abiding Italian north. ‘The Story of the Lost Child,’ review: Elena Ferrante’s final — key — volume 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z As is so often the case when previously law-abiding characters take matters into their own hands, help from the police is not an option, something Nix doesn't bother to explain. 'Complications' goes crazy with doctor's metamorphosis 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Or a cop could say, “I’m a lover of orderly, law-abiding society and I spend my days protecting innocent people and enforcing the law and hanging out with my buddies at cheap burger joints.” The indirect director 2012-12-06T01:00:00Z They need to wake up and serve their law-abiding citizens.” Baby chimpanzee killed by adult at L. A. Zoo 2012-06-27T13:33:00Z This Detroit is a fetid no man’s land that law-abiding citizens fled long ago, leaving whole blocks abandoned, houses boarded over and feral dogs roaming empty streets. Television Review: Killers Who Just Won’t Lighten Up 2013-08-08T22:34:06Z Of course, men like Bo say they are the law-abiding citizens. Baby chimpanzee killed by adult at L. A. Zoo 2012-06-27T13:33:00Z As a law-abiding member of the public, the manager is eager to help. Compliance: would you strip-search a colleague if the police ordered you to? 2013-03-19T18:35:00Z I am not one, but I don’t want to infringe upon anyone that, you know, is law-abiding and using their guns properly, so I understand the nature of change. Lucy McBath on the “Religion” of Guns in America 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Both of them are law-abiding citizens and air travelers. Airlines aren’t clear about their photography policies 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z She describes herself as "a pathologically law-abiding woman". Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty – review 2013-06-16T08:00:01Z Are audiences now keen to see more tales of jangling spurs ’n’ leather chaps, of the kind that set the individualist against the law-abiding settler and the brave maverick against a barbarous heathen? Saddle up and head for the cinema: the western is back in town 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z In spite of its democratic appeals to all law-abiding citizens, DIY-security citizenship only welcomes some, to the exclusion — and endangerment — of the many. Shoot first, ask questions later: The destructive downside to America’s cult of DIY personal security 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z They use history to evoke a false past of a law-abiding, respectable Black community with little crime before welfare and liberalism corrupted Black people. America’s Refusal to Address the Roots of Violence 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z We were inundated with lists of factors, rules and behaviors, almost all of them written for law-abiding spouses, as opposed to violent, abusive ones. ‘We Found Our Groove in Splitting Up’ 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z On the contrary, Smith and Hickock symbolised the feckless, degenerate underbelly of the country, the absolute antithesis of Holcomb's God-fearing and law-abiding citizens. Truman Capote's In Cold Blood - rereading 2011-08-05T09:00:06Z He observes, “That was a ludicrous fantasy for a law-abiding blackjack professional in the age of Al Qaeda — my dreams were September 10 dreams.” Books of The Times: Casino Crazy in Josh Axelrad?s ?Repeat Until Rich? 2010-03-30T23:21:00Z Loot was divided equally and immediately, and pirates ate – and drank – better than their law-abiding contemporaries. Is piracy a radical force? 2012-09-03T14:30:00Z One central character has two distinct personalities — one law-abiding, one not — with both battling for control of the body they share. Best-selling thriller ‘Crow Girl’ dives deep — too deep — into darkness 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z He says law-abiding employees cannot find an easy work-around for some mixology steps, such as fusing mints and herbs into his bar's signature, pricey drinks. In California, chefs fight for bare-hand contact 2014-03-24T13:05:20Z Elisabeth’s letters to her daughter, Immo, who was living in Holland, show how someone who undoubtedly saw herself as a nice, law-abiding middle-class woman could countenance the Nazi regime. A Sobering Look at How Quickly Hitler Transformed Germany 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z That’s the fear that, as a perfectly law-abiding and conscientious person, you might push someone off a subway platform. “I had a meatmare”: Why flesh haunts the dreams of vegetarians 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z In efforts to secure a commuter pass at the Verona station, he introduces two fundamental Italian archetypes: The “furbo,” or clever person who bends the rules, and the “pignolo,” or law-abiding stickler. In ‘Italian Ways,’ Tim Parks Again Tries to Explain Italy 2013-06-07T21:25:53Z Wasn’t the safety of black law-abiding citizens a basic civil right? ‘Locking Up Our Own,’ What Led to Mass Incarceration of Black Men 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z The character — law-abiding, fatherly and lovable — was much like Sheriff Andy Taylor with silver hair and a shingle. Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies at 86 2012-07-03T16:45:00Z Aleks tries to rejoin the law-abiding world, but family and friends lean on his ability to break the rules. Omar Musa brings Australian hip-hop, poetry and subculture to the US in 'Here Come the Dogs' 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The character - law-abiding, fatherly and lovable - was much like Sheriff Andy Taylor with silver hair and a shingle. Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies at 86 2012-07-03T16:37:09Z This was, after all, before Watergate, and the idea that a democratic government would spy on its own law-abiding citizens was largely unthinkable. For the subjects of '1971,' being Snowden before Snowden 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z Or they might also believe that, as law-abiding taxpayers, they should also be able to receive the family benefits that other married couples receive, like filing their tax returns jointly. Friends are saying "I do" — but might not understand the legal risks of their platonic marriages 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z Thus begins White’s slow slide from law-abiding, underachieving schmo to homicidal drug lord. Exhibition Review: ‘Breaking Bad’ at the Museum of the Moving Image 2013-08-29T21:19:58Z You know you’re a law-abiding citizen, but the flip side of that is the officer doesn’t know you. Lonnae O’Neal: It is the police’s turn to talk about the year of bad shootings 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z Each shows Jimmy/Gene at the edge of an irrevocable decision, hovering on the edge of a law-abiding, rules-following life, and then turning one way or the other. The best antihero now isn’t a badass: “Better Call Saul” is the brilliant, pathetic counterpart to prestige TV’s bold angry men 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z Today La Candelaria is more law-abiding and upscale, with new restaurants, hotels, cafes and art galleries interspersed among the old houses and beat-up bars. Cultured Traveler: A Tourist Revival in the Heart of Bogotá 2012-09-14T16:39:05Z The visitor, a law-abiding accountant for the Pittsburgh archdiocese, a loving family man, wonders what he's doing here. Accountant, prisoner duel in spellbinding 'Shade of Green' 2012-02-14T21:55:03Z That would “potentially choke off over 30 percent of the ammunition used on AR-15 style rifles by law-abiding citizens,” Larry Keane, an executive from the organization, wrote on its website. Army Ammunition Plant Is Tied to Mass Shootings Across the U.S. 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z “Continuing this pause will only weaken law-abiding civilians and hand criminal actors a monopoly of force.” House GOP probes Biden attempt to ‘cripple’ firearms industry with export ban 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Solicitor Gen. Elizabeth Prelogar wrote “the 2nd Amendment allows Congress to disarm persons who are not law-abiding, responsible citizens.” Supreme Court hears major test of 2nd Amendment gun rights in domestic violence case 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z During a hearing in that case Thursday, Trump’s lawyers tried to show that many who attended the Jan. 6 protests were law-abiding, peaceful people. Can Trump be on the ballot in 2024? It can hinge on the meaning of ‘insurrection’ 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “It is the law-abiding democracy of Israel, against modern-day Nazis.” UN overwhelmingly calls for aid truce between Israel and Hamas 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “This blatantly infringes on the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution by limiting law-abiding gun owners’ ability to legally purchase or use lawful semiautomatic rifles,” they wrote in a letter. Army Ammunition Plant Is Tied to Mass Shootings Across the U.S. 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Judge Cory Wilson, a Donald Trump appointee to the Fifth Circuit Court, ruled that the right to own a gun cannot be limited to "law-abiding, responsible citizens." More mass shootings like the one in Maine? The Supreme Court considers unleashing the violence 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “My children were raised to be honest and law-abiding,” Mr. Choy said in court. Hawaii Bribery Scandal Casts a Shadow Over Lahaina’s Ruins 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z "Relevant mainland departments treat all enterprises equally in accordance with the law and regulations, and it is a normal law enforcement act to carry out law-abiding investigations," she said. Amid Foxconn probe, China tells Taiwan firms to play positive role in ties 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z “He is anxious to return to work, his family, and the law-abiding life he was leading before his mental health deteriorated.” Judge orders release of man who was accused of plotting ISIS-inspired truck attacks near Washington 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The vast majority of Lake City rounds sold by retailers have gone to law-abiding citizens, from hunters and farmers to target shooters. Army Ammunition Plant Is Tied to Mass Shootings Across the U.S. 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z District Judge Roger Benitez ruled in a challenge to the law brought by gun rights groups and others that it deprived law-abiding people of semiautomatic firearms like the AR-15 in violation of the U.S. US judge declares California's assault weapons ban unconstitutional 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z “Guns and ammunition in the hands of criminals, tyrants and terrorists are dangerous; guns in the hands of law-abiding responsible citizens are necessary,” Benitez wrote. Federal judge again rules California assault weapons ban unconstitutional 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The Biden administration is pushing for an aggressive approach, saying the wealthy aren’t paying up, while Republicans are resisting, warning that a supercharged IRS will oppress even law-abiding taxpayers. Tax gap grows: Americans cheated IRS out of $625 billion in 2021 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z “Mr. Kelley has proven over the last 42 years that he is capable of being a law-abiding citizen and this is his first brush with the law,” Springstead said. Capitol riot prosecutors seek prison for former Michigan candidate for governor 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The group said in a statement that “suspending the rights of responsible, law-abiding breeders will not help shelter overcrowding.” L.A. council committee backs moratorium on dog breeding licenses 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z But the latest batch of new laws seems to be the first time that the California governor and Legislature, in one particular case, have targeted law-abiding gun owners, not criminals. Column: California lawmaker motivated by text from daughter during school shooting threat 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z “To give full life to the core right of self-defense, every law-abiding responsible individual citizen has a constitutionally protected right to keep and bear firearms commonly owned and kept for lawful purposes.” Federal judge again rules California assault weapons ban unconstitutional 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z “It teaches the cops, at a very early age on the job, that there are more decent law-abiding people living in that neighborhood than there are criminals,” he told The Times. Police say ‘hot spot’ strategy can bullseye crime without throwing a dragnet over an entire neighbor 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z All Californians benefit from these programs — not just law-abiding hunters, skeet shooters and people worried about their own security. Column: California Democrats misfired by passing proposed tax on guns and ammo 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z She also found the permit-to-purchase provision to be constitutional, noting the Second Amendment “allows governments to ensure that only law-abiding, responsible citizens keep and bear arms.” Oregon judge to decide in new trial whether voter-approved gun control law is constitutional 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z “It’s not the law-abiding citizen that is the problem.” Gun-rights advocates protest New Mexico governor’s order suspending right to bear arms in public 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z “I am wary of placing my deputies in positions that could lead to civil liability conflicts, as well as the potential risks posed by prohibiting law-abiding citizens from their constitutional right to self-defense.” New Mexico Governor’s emergency right to carry suspension triggers constitutionality questions 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z “I am wary of placing my deputies in positions that could lead to civil liability conflicts,” Allen said, “as well as the potential risks posed by prohibiting law-abiding citizens from their constitutional right to self-defense.” Legal fight expected after New Mexico governor suspends the right to carry guns in public 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z “The ATF’s harassment of law-abiding FFLs is clear and documented,” he said in the letter. Matt Gaetz accuses ATF of harassing a gun shop owner who testified to Congress about the agency 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Instead, he said, it simply denied the injunction on the grounds that it could “endanger public safety” by temporarily depriving California of its “primary means of limiting public handgun carrying to ‘ordinary, law-abiding citizens.’” 9th Circuit ruling threatens California ban on unlicensed open carry of handguns 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Mike Leathers, a local businessman who was at a Sunday rally in Albuquerque’s Old Town, said having more law-abiding citizens carrying firearms acts as a deterrent for crime. Gun-rights advocates protest New Mexico governor’s order suspending right to bear arms in public 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z If law-abiding gun owners do not start publicly speaking up, we cannot expect to find solutions to our nation's unacceptable levels of gun-related violence. Gun owners: It's time for us to stand up against the Second Amendment death culture 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z “It’s simply unacceptable to continue funding this agency’s corrupt practices of protecting the Biden crime family while persecuting President Trump and targeting law-abiding citizens,” said Mr. Clyde, Georgia Republican. Freedom Caucus aims to break ‘status quo’ in Congress with ultimatums on short-term spending bill 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z “I’m hopeful that with treatment ... it will help you move forward on a more productive and law-abiding path,” Abrams added. Man who sold Michael K. Williams deadly dose of heroin sentenced to 10 years in prison 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z “I’m hopeful that with treatment, … it will help you move forward on a more productive and law-abiding path,” the judge said. Dealer gets 10 years in prison in death of actor Michael K. Williams 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z "You have returned to the law-abiding life that you were living before these offences." TV comedian sentenced over indecent images of children 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Supreme Court, he said, which will “prove to be a victory not just for law-abiding gun owners in Illinois, but across the country.” Illinois Supreme Court Clears Way for State’s Sharp Gun Limits 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Republicans in Congress say they want to do more on gun violence but new laws should punish criminals instead of law-abiding gun owners. Kamala Harris rallies young gun-control crowd to fight for tougher federal laws, gun bans 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Sexton and other legislative leaders added in a separate statement that they are looking forward to “the opportunity to strengthen public safety and mental health resources without infringing on the rights of law-abiding Tennesseans.” Tennessee governor outlines agenda for special session in wake of Nashville school shooting 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The case arose after plaintiffs Andrew Teter and James Grell sued the state over the ban, arguing that they are law-abiding citizens who wanted butterfly knives for multiple reasons, including for self-defense. 9th Circuit overturns butterfly knife ban, citing Supreme Court 'history' standard on guns 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z “This is an outrageous slap in the face to law-abiding gun owners and the Constitution alike.” Judge rejects attempt to temporarily block Connecticut’s landmark gun law passed after Sandy Hook 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z At an N.R.A. meeting, he railed about a “patriotic duty” to oppose the “ultimate disarming of the law-abiding citizen.” The Secret History of Gun Rights: How Lawmakers Armed the N.R.A. 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z “The Second Amendment also allows governments to ensure that only law-abiding, responsible citizens keep and bear arms.” Federal judge rules Oregon’s tough new gun law is constitutional 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z “That is why the NRA continues our fight for self-defense laws. Rest assured, we will never bow, we will never retreat, and we will never apologize for championing the self-defense rights of law-abiding Americans.” US sets a grim milestone with new record for the deadliest six months of mass killings 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Judge Wilson, who was appointed by Mr. Trump, wrote that the government’s insistence that it could disarm people who were not law-abiding “admits to no true limiting principle.” Supreme Court to Hear Major Guns Case Involving Domestic Violence 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z “I plan to properly screen and deputize thousands of our law-abiding citizens to protect their constitutional right to own firearms,” Jenkins wrote on Facebook at the time. Virginia sheriff, 3 businessmen, indicted on federal bribery charges 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z “These manipulative tactics harm consumers and law-abiding businesses alike.” FTC accuses Amazon of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z “The evidence makes clear that the illegal conduct that brings Bennett before the Court was an aberration in what was otherwise a consistent history of being a law-abiding citizen,” the memo said. Former North Carolina Congress candidate Bennett gets probation, fine for campaign violation 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Nuwer's journalistic instinct to cover warnings of its possible physiological effects and to advocate for law-abiding behavior cleverly plays off her analysis of the political broadsides that have long maligned the drug's reputation. When a Wildfire Burns a City Built for Extracting Oil 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z “How and why did this man, who up until Oct. 27, 2018, had lived a solitary and law-abiding life, wreak the havoc and destruction that he did?” Jury Convicts Man in Killings of 11 in Pittsburgh Synagogue 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z As a general matter, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his majority opinion in Bruen, the Second Amendment protects the rights of “an ordinary, law-abiding citizen.” Do People Subject to Domestic Abuse Orders Have the Right to Be Armed? 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z “His history as a veteran and a law-abiding citizen is clearly more indicative of who he is then his entering the Capitol and taking a photo of himself and leaving,” defense attorney Harley Breite said. New Jersey Oath Keeper who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to felony charge 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z “They would authorize the State Water Board to impose punitive penalties on even law-abiding water right holders, curtail water rights in any year, and strip entities of their water rights,” Anderson said. 'Improvised, spotty and belated': Will California reform its oversight of water rights? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z In Connecticut, Republican lawmakers have complained that majority Democrats are punishing law-abiding gun owners, not targeting criminals who commit gun violence. Connecticut governor poised to sign state’s most sweeping gun measure since post-Sandy Hook laws 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z He describes homosexuals as his "brothers" and has promised security for all law-abiding citizens. Protester turned protector, Ben-Gvir officiates uneasily at Jerusalem Pride 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Judge Wilson, who was appointed by President Donald J. Trump, wrote that the government’s insistence that it can disarm people who are not law-abiding “admits to no true limiting principle.” Do People Subject to Domestic Abuse Orders Have the Right to Be Armed? 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z But some Republican lawmakers voiced frustration with having to vote on another gun control bill, arguing majority Democrats are again targeting law-abiding gun owners and not the criminals committing most of gun violence in Connecticut. Connecticut lawmakers consider most wide-ranging gun bill since legislation passed after Sandy Hook 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z What you would know is that some Americans are "heroes" and "law-abiding citizens" and others are not. Violence is the new Republican grift 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The National Rifle Association has resisted such laws, calling them part of a larger campaign by leftist politicians to undermine the Second Amendment and ultimately take guns away from law-abiding citizens. Biden Marks Uvalde Anniversary With Renewed Call to ‘Do Something’ 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Republicans oppose the bills, saying they punish law-abiding gun owners. Democrats advance gun-control bills through Pennsylvania House 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Opponents say the bill infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens and will have no effect on criminals who ignore gun laws and are to blame for the state’s gun violence problem. Bill requiring handgun buyers to be fingerprinted, get permission from state advances in Delaware 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z But last year, gun-rights advocates were cheered when the more conservative court struck down the laws in New York and elsewhere that restricted many law-abiding gun owners from carrying a concealed weapon in public. Supreme Court says Illinois may ban sale of rapid-fire assault weapons for now 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z And you would learn that to be seen as a problem by one of these law-abiding citizens is to be in jeopardy and even, potentially, to forfeit your claim to life. Violence is the new Republican grift 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z “The Second Amendment,” they wrote, “protects arms that are commonly possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes, especially self-defense in the home.” Supreme Court Won’t Block Illinois Laws on High-Powered Rifles 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z “The plan and the strategy has always been and will be to disarm law-abiding citizens,” said Rep. Stephanie Borowicz, a Republican from Clinton County. Democrats advance gun-control bills through Pennsylvania House 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z “The Governor needs to see the handwriting on the wall and pivot from trying to block self-defense by law-abiding citizens to going after violent criminals instead.” Federal judge blocks part of New Jersey’s handgun carry law 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Republicans in Congress say they are willing to do more on gun violence but new laws should punish criminals instead of law-abiding gun owners. Biden pens oped calling for tighter gun laws, ban on AR-15-style weapons 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Stetson must remain law-abiding while he is on probation for two years or he could face the statutory maximum sentence of five years. Ex-officer pleads guilty to assaulting man during unrest in Minneapolis after murder of George Floyd 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z "Allred wants men to compete in women's sports, isn't serious about addressing the crisis at the border, wants to take away law-abiding Texans' guns, and is soft on punishing murderers," Maddux said in a statement. "Cruz only cares about himself": Democrat Colin Allred announces 2024 challenge against Ted Cruz 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z When I am back in the White House, rogue federal agencies and Soros-funded DAs will no longer be allowed to treat honest, law-abiding Americans as second-class citizens. Trump's terrifying emails offer a clue 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z In law-abiding Japan, some directives were laid out for the piano's use. Japan street piano confiscated after public 'break rules' 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Opponents call the ban an unconstitutional infringement of the rights of law-abiding gun owners. WA bans sale of AR-15s and other semiautomatic rifles, effective immediately 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z We could better enforce existing gun laws, such as those governing false reports on background checks and proxy purchases, without passing new legislation or adding to the burdens on law-abiding gun owners. Opinion | Why gun control advocates keep failing 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z In reality, agency upgrades and investments would help law-abiding taxpayers — not only through improved customer service but also by collecting more of the revenue already legally owed by high tax cheats. Opinion | The GOP takes another misguided stab at defunding the tax police 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z “But the other thing I told them was that I had no interest in taking guns away from law-abiding citizens. And the, bill I believe, does.” Semiautomatic firearms ban fails in Democrat-controlled Colorado 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z “I don’t think the problem is law-abiding gun owners,” Mr. Hawley said. In a Nation Armed to the Teeth, These Tiny Missteps Led to Tragedy 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z “Our caucus is focused on finding solutions that prevent dangerous individuals from harming the public and preserve the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.” Tennessee gun-control push at crossroads as proposal stalls 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The law “ensures law-abiding Missourians will not be punished when they use force to defend themselves and their family from attacks in their own home or vehicle,” Blunt said in a statement at the time. Can a doorbell ring justify a ‘stand your ground’ shooting? 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump said his chief priority is to clean up the streets for “law-abiding citizens who make our society function,” while vowing to do more to help homeless veterans. Trump vows to clean up homeless problem with tents, rehab, jail 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z He said he would support legislation protecting law-abiding citizens’ rights to conceal carry and travel freely between states, and said he would stop the “weaponization” of the Department of Justice and other government agencies. Trump vows at NRA gathering to stop Biden’s ‘war on lawful gun owners’ 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z “We don’t need lectures about the liberties of law-abiding citizens. We need solutions to protect our kids.” Pence backs expedited federal death penalty for mass shooters 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z His 34 years in prison shows he could be a law-abiding citizen upon release, his defense argued. A 17-year-old murdered 3 people. Have 34 years in prison been enough? 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Defense attorneys argued that such a broad reading would put many otherwise law-abiding activists at risk of lengthy felony sentences, a position Katsas endorsed. Jan. 6 rioters can be prosecuted for obstructing Congress, court rules 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Expanding gun rights has been a top priority for Republicans, who argue that law-abiding citizens have a right to carry guns and protect themselves. Amid Trump indictment, 2024 hopefuls try to stay visible 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z “Government will not get in the way of law-abiding Americans who want to defend themselves and their families,” Republican Sen. Jay Collins, who sponsored the bill, said in a news release. DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The arguments over the legislation were divided along political lines, with Republicans saying law-abiding citizens have a right to carry guns and protect themselves. DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Opponents of the proposals argue the proposed restrictions would not stop mass shootings but would impinge on the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners. WA lawmakers cite Nashville school shooting as they advance assault weapon ban, other gun restrictions 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Law-abiding citizens own those guns, Cornyn said, and “no law-abiding citizen is a threat to public safety.” After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Law- abiding citizens own those guns, Cornyn said, and “no law-abiding citizen is a threat to public safety.” After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z “Do not take their bait. We are peaceful, we are law-abiding, we are God-fearing. You are the people that really make this country great.” Tucker Carlson, who bashed Trump in private, rallies for him after indictment 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z He didn’t think the answer was banning any guns or taking them “out of law-abiding people’s hands.” High-capacity-magazine bans could save lives. Will they hold up in court? “I am taking action to hold their members accountable for attempting to intimidate and threaten law-abiding citizens in our state.” Florida sues Jane’s Revenge activists over attacks on pro-life pregnancy center 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Supporters of the AR-15 say its popularity reflects its legitimacy as a tool for law-abiding people. How the AR-15 became a powerful political, cultural symbol in America “For decades this ‘roster’ law has deprived law-abiding citizens of the right to choose a handgun appropriate for their individual needs,” he wrote in a statement Monday. Federal judge blocks key parts of California handgun law 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z So public safety depends on people choosing to change, and having opportunities for a sustainable, law-abiding life. 'Ending San Quentin as we know it': California rethinks what prison means 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Those devices holding more than 10 rounds are “common to the point of ubiquity among law-abiding gun owners,” a group of Republican attorneys general said in a court filing last year. High-capacity-magazine bans could save lives. Will they hold up in court? Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Britain’s immigration minister, has called people arriving in small boats an “invasion,” and said “the law-abiding patriotic majority have said: ‘Enough is enough.’” Lineker’s attack on UK migrant policy puts BBC in a bind 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z They also argued it would not stop criminals or prevent mass shootings while infringing on the rights of law-abiding people seeking to defend their families. WA House votes to ban assault weapons 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Braverman, who has called the arrivals an “invasion,” said Tuesday that “the law-abiding patriotic majority have said: Enough is enough.” Why are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK? 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z They have contended that the measure only blocked state and local law enforcement officials from working on cases without explicit proof that their actions would not contribute to the confiscation of guns from law-abiding citizens. Judge Throws Out Missouri Statute Restricting Federal Gun Laws 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z More importantly, Lewis said, magazine restrictions would make law-abiding gun owners less safe from criminals who might disregard the bans. High-capacity-magazine bans could save lives. Will they hold up in court? Walgreens properly pleads that the legal atmosphere surrounding abortion in almost all respects is a miasma that makes it difficult for law-abiding businesses to know what to do. Column: A spineless Walgreens bows down to antiabortion crusaders 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Fallon claimed the IRS workers will “harass, stalk and otherwise terrorize law-abiding Americans.” Perspective | Lawmakers, union and DHS fight suicide jump in customs agency 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z “The armored trucks, the different uniforms, the humongous guns — all of those strike fear into the heart of the community, even if you are a law-abiding citizen.” A New Front Line in the Debate Over Policing: a Forest Near Atlanta 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z "I appeal to all Nigerians to remain peaceful, law-abiding and conduct themselves in a responsible manner." Nigeria's Obi says he, not Tinubu, won presidential election 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Such findings, though, are disputed by gun rights advocates who argue that fighting mass killers requires ensuring that law-abiding citizens are adequately armed. High-capacity-magazine bans could save lives. Will they hold up in court? The National Rifle Association objected preemptively, saying the decision was “nothing more than a capitulation to anti-gun politicians and activists bent on eroding the rights of law-abiding Americans one transaction at a time.” Of course authorities should be alerted about spending sprees at gun stores 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z “The NRA challenges regulations that are unconstitutional and that strip law-abiding citizens of their ability to exercise their rights,” spokesman Lars Dalseide said in a statement. The brewing gun-control fight that could be headed to the Supreme Court 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z And the justices clearly emphasized that the right to bear arms is limited to law-abiding citizens, said Shira Feldman, litigation counsel for Brady, the gun control group. Turmoil in courts on gun laws in wake of justices’ ruling 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z He believes in the Second Amendment, but wants more limits across his state, so that gun ownership is restricted to people who are “mentally stable, law-abiding and responsible.” MSU students grew up on lockdown drills. The shooting is a call to action. 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The National Rifle Association and other gun rights supporters have opposed such bans, saying they would only disarm law-abiding citizens and have no impact on violent crime. Parkland remembers victims 5 years after school massacre 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z As a candidate for governor that spring, DeSantis said he was “disappointed that the Florida Legislature is rushing to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens.” DeSantis wanted to ban guns at event, but not to be blamed, emails show 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z "After years of Democrat attacks on law enforcement and calls to 'defund the police,' violent criminals roam free, while law-abiding families live in fear," she said. “Nailed it!”: Sarah Huckabee Sanders is MAGA-world's newest star after bizarre SOTU response 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z When the Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that the Second Amendment protects individuals’ right to gun ownership, it emphasized the ability “of law-abiding, responsible citizens to use arms in defense of hearth and home.” Opinion | Ye olde Supreme Court? Your originalism is making America unsafe. 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Most have little interest in effectively serving the needs of taxpaying, law-abiding citizens and are more in the theater of chanting crowds and waving signs. Questions the next Seattle City Council needs to answer 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z “Many defendants appear sincere at sentencing, boasting of their purportedly deep shame, regret, and desire to change and be law-abiding citizens,” Lamberth wrote. Sorry, not sorry: Some 1/6 rioters change tune after apology 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The governor added, “What you do is, you focus on the criminal. You focus on the lunatic. You don’t kneecap the rights of law-abiding citizens.” DeSantis wanted to ban guns at event, but not to be blamed, emails show 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z “I promise all of you, especially the people of Belize that I will be a productive, law-abiding member of society,” the statement said. US releases Guantanamo prisoner once tortured at CIA sites 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Bruen, the court noted that “ordinary, law-abiding citizens have a similar right to carry handguns publicly for their self-defense.” Opinion | Ye olde Supreme Court? Your originalism is making America unsafe. 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Writing for the court, Justice Clarence Thomas argued that these laws inhibit “law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms.” California Democrats try again to rewrite concealed-carry gun law 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z “Half of the country currently recognizes the fundamental right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense as enshrined in our Constitution,” said Art Thomm, the NRA state director for Florida. Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z “Criminals don’t get a permit. Not one of them. They don’t care about obeying the law. Our law-abiding citizens have that immediate right, guarantee and freedom to protect themselves,” Ivey said. Florida GOP leaders want to get rid of gun permits 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Bike racks are useful to signal to law-abiding citizens where they're not supposed to go. How the Capitol Police enabled the Jan. 6 attack: A story no one wants to touch 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Wilson, who was a fervent opponent of gun regulation as a Mississippi state legislator, strained to read the Supreme Court’s language about law-abiding citizens out of the precedents. Opinion | Ye olde Supreme Court? Your originalism is making America unsafe. 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z “I do think there is a valid concern that law-abiding people will end up violating the law unknowingly,” Winkler said. California Democrats try again to rewrite concealed-carry gun law 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z During a press conference Monday, sheriffs who joined bill sponsors in Florida underlined constitutional rights for law-abiding owners. Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z They said the legislation would affect law-abiding gun owners already overburdened by regulations while not stopping criminals who skirt the law. Connecticut governor: Ban more guns, raise buying age to 21 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Thank you to the kind, courteous and law-abiding drivers I encountered today. Rant and Rave: Reader thanks careful driver 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Republicans in the Democratic-controlled legislature issued statements criticizing the governor’s proposals as focusing too much on law-abiding citizens and not enough on criminals who aren’t obeying the law. Connecticut governor’s gun proposals include open carry ban 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z “I don’t think we gain a safer society by handcuffing law-abiding citizens. As well-intended as some of these ideas are, that’s actually what happens, and it actually creates a less safe area for the citizens.” Va. lawmakers gingerly take up issue of 6-year-old with a gun 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z “All our partners will surely want to behave in a law-abiding way,” Mr. Hebestreit said. Germany punts on Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z He said the proposed laws were part of Lamont’s “continued push to disarm law-abiding Connecticut residents under the guise of public health.” Connecticut governor: Ban more guns, raise buying age to 21 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z “David Bernhardt is one of the most law-abiding, ethically-sound people I know, and these continued reports show he has always followed the letter of the law,” Mr. Rojewski said in a statement. Trump’s Interior Secretary Didn’t Violate Ethics Rules, Watchdog Finds 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “Today the Governor and Democrats pitched a familiar path to an ‘everybody problem’ by offering proposals that will again have law-abiding gun owners carrying most of the freight,” said House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora. Connecticut governor’s gun proposals include open carry ban 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z The gun legislation that the NRA said would “infringe upon the rights of law-abiding Americans?” Thom Tillis emerges as a bipartisan dealmaker as lawmakers fear dysfunction looms 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Republican lawmakers at the time said Mr. Barr’s proposal was “alarming” and “jeopardizes law-abiding gun owners across the country.” Biden admin announces new regulations on pistol stabilizing braces 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z That is in the interest of everyday, law-abiding taxpayers who should not have to make up the difference for tax cheats. Opinion | The IRS has problems. They aren’t the ones Republicans complain about. 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z He said he’s law-abiding and pays “lots of taxes.” Minnesota elections chief seeks to make voting even easier 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z It was created by then-President Barack Obama’s administration in 2012 as a way to allow young, law-abiding immigrants to stay and work in the only country they had ever really known. US settles with Mexican man arrested despite DACA status 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Gabra Zackman narrates the book in an unhurried, strong, straightforward manner — law-abiding, too, as she clearly distinguishes between quoted passages and the general narrative. Review | 3 new audiobooks include a true crime with a thriller’s momentum 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z “Mr. Croft’s life shows that he is not a lost cause and, if equipped with the right tools, can return to live a productive, law-abiding life,” Mr. Blanchard wrote. Man Receives Nearly 20 Years in Prison for Plot to Kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z "We want our minorities to be successful and to be upwardly mobile. We have no problem with our minorities as long as they're law-abiding and non-jihadist," he says. Palestinian fears heightened as Israeli far right takes power 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z He expressed surprise that any law-abiding citizen would object. Facial recognition wielded in India to enforce COVID policy 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z He added that his son “was a law-abiding citizen and he did everything he was allowed to do as an American citizen.” Virginia Beach Reaches $3 Million Settlement in Fatal Police Shooting 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The coalition for firearm rights and conservative lawmakers have denounced proposed amendments to the bill as an attack on law-abiding, licensed gun owners. Canadiens’ Carey Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Critics charge that limiting gun ownership unfairly targets law-abiding gun owners while doing little to address guns smuggled illegally. Trudeau is coming for Canadians’ guns. Some provinces refuse to help. 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “I think it is just a basic difference of opinion. I think law-abiding gun owners are not a threat to public safety and some on the left disagree with that.” As Shootings Continue, Prospects for Gun Control Action in Congress Remain Dim 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z "Don't say crazy things. We don't talk about politics. We are good, law-abiding citizens." 'Don't yell that': fears compete with calls for 'freedom' at China protests 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “There are ways you can write it where it preserves due process, protects law-abiding gun owners’ rights, but at the same time advances community safety,” Fitzpatrick said on “Fox News Sunday.” Democrats press for assault weapons ban, other gun laws after new mass shootings 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z “Mr. Fooks is not, for these purposes, a law-abiding citizen. It’s not just that he failed to pay child support, but his failure rose to the level of criminal contempt.” Should failing to pay child support bar a person from having a gun? 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z “Millions of law-abiding Americans own firearms equipped with magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition,” the lawsuit states. Sheriff, group sue to block strict Oregon gun control law 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The court in Bruen emphasized that the Second Amendment protects the right of “ordinary, law-abiding, adult citizens” to carry guns outside the home. Opinion | On guns, originalism as insanity 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z He is a quirky, unpretentious nerd who wears cargo shorts and sports frizzy, unkempt hair, and he’s been cultivating a reputation as the law-abiding crypto mogul. Is This Crypto’s Lehman Moment? 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z “When you side with the criminals over law-abiding citizens, people get upset,” he said. Push comes to shove in closing days of 2022 Senate campaign beatdowns 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z "Canada will not remain idle while gangs and those who support them terrorize Haiti’s citizens and we will continue to support law-abiding Haitians to put an end to the crisis in their country," she added. Worried by Haiti violence, Canada sends delegation 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z “We are providing guidance on existing law that will help law-abiding businesses seeking to fairly compete and the families they serve.” Surprise overdraft, depositor fees are likely unlawful, U.S. consumer agency says 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Someone arrested for assaulting an intimate partner and subjected to a protective order issued by a judge is neither ordinary — let’s hope — nor law-abiding. Opinion | On guns, originalism as insanity 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Byerly, from Fleetwood, Pa., about 70 miles northwest of Philadelphia, said he never participated in a public protest before Jan. 6 and looks forward to a quiet, law-abiding life after his prison stint. Capitol rioter gets 34-month term for assaulting police and journalist 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The only losers, it would seem, are law-abiding Nigerians, and perhaps, the oil firms. Nigeria's stolen oil, the military and a man named Government 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z “I will take the weapons out of the hands of criminals while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and possess guns under California law,” Hochman said. The race for California's top cop focuses on abortion, gun control and crime 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Republican elites who want to portray the insurrection as an innocent picnic in the park, with some staged violence by antifa to make decent law-abiding citizens look bad, will persist no matter what is revealed. Did the Jan. 6 hearings even matter? Maybe to history — but they haven't turned the tide 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z "We are not going to let people disturb the peace of the law-abiding majority of the population of this city." Leicester disorder: Men jailed for part in city unrest 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Kemp said law-abiding citizens are buying guns to protect themselves from criminals. Kemp, Abrams clash in Georgia’s gubernatorial debate 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z They “have no business owning a gun, period. And you can’t blame the law-abiding citizens on that.” NC shooting claims mom, veteran, matriarch, officer and teen 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z There can be no consequences if those who promote extremism are given equal consideration alongside law-abiding citizens. Trump, Biden and America's destiny: We're about to face the consequences. How bad will they be? 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Nieves brought up the Internal Revenue Service’s plan to hire more agents, which has stoked right-wing conspiracy theories about the persecution of law-abiding Americans. Trump, election denial, QAnon and Dan Cox: In Maryland, the GOP marginalizes itself 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Hochman similarly wants to address gun violence and remove weapons from those who are legally barred from owning them, while “respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and possess guns under California law.” Your guide to the California attorney general election: Rob Bonta vs. Nathan Hochman 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z In a statement in response to the U.S. announcement, Taiwan's Economy Ministry said Taiwanese firms were law-abiding. Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new U.S. rules on China 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z “The Biden administration‘s carelessness about enforcing our immigration laws continues to benefit criminals while harming law-abiding Americans.” GOP bill would bolster ICE partnerships with local cops 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z “I respect the 2nd Amendment. My biggest thing is getting firearms out of felons’ hands — not going after law-abiding gun owners.” Republican Dahle is likable, level-headed and highly respected. But he won't win California governor 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z “We are fellow Americans, law-abiding citizens, and we want everything you want for your kids.” Didar Singh Bains, 'Peach King' who built Northern California's Sikh community, dies 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “This is what law-abiding, peace-loving international community, including myself, expect from them,” he said. The AP Interview: Pakistani leader details flood devastation 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Arian, who memorialized the incident in an email he sent to himself, wrote that McCartin used the slur while making a distinction between law-abiding Black residents and gang members. Did a cop's racist remark need to be disclosed? For a prisoner, the answer took years 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Bruen, in which a 6-3 conservative majority ruled that law-abiding Americans have a right to carry a handgun outside the home for self-defense. U.S. can’t ban gun sales to people indicted on felony charges, judge says 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z “Categorizing the constitutionally protected right to purchase firearms unfairly singles out law-abiding merchants and consumers alike,” the letter said. GOP AGs push Visa, Mastercard, AmEx not to track gun sales 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Critics say it puts millions of law-abiding people in a perpetual lineup for law enforcement, which is particularly concerning given broader concerns about the accuracy of automated facial recognition. Clearview AI, Used by Police to Find Criminals, Now in Public Defenders’ Hands 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z The bride has never been close to these aunts and uncles, and they are not all law-abiding, upstanding citizens. Advice | Miss Manners: How do we keep a wedding small without offending family? 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z “All he does is vilify tens of millions of hardworking, law-abiding citizens that simply want a say in their kids’ education, gas prices they can afford and safer streets in their cities.” White House defends Biden rhetoric condemning ‘ultra-MAGA’ Republicans ahead of prime-time speech 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Opponents said the bill violated the intent of the high court’s decision while taking aim at law-abiding gun owners instead of concentrating on criminals who aren’t likely to follow the law. California fails to replace concealed weapon ruling 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z They characterized SB 918 as a disingenuous effort to comply with Bruen, and argued that it would instead target law-abiding firearms owners while doing nothing to stop illegal gun activity. Concealed-carry gun bill dies in California Legislature, despite backing from Newsom and top Democrats 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Republicans, including GOP gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin, have slammed the law as an affront to the Constitution and law-abiding gun owners who want to protect themselves against rising crime. Times Square posts signs label Manhattan hotspot as a ‘sensitive zone’ where guns are off-limits 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Since then, Mr. Spina had “done everything expected of him to rehabilitate himself and be a law-abiding citizen,” Mr. Ambrosio said. Man Gets 3 Years in Scheme to Sell Bogus Tom Brady Super Bowl Rings 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Republicans have cited the planned hires to amplify conspiracy theories about armed I.R.S. agents coming after law-abiding Americans. Conspiracy Theories 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z “The problem is not law-abiding people. The problem is crime and we need to do something about it. We need to have real enforcement.” California fails to replace concealed weapon ruling 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Because of this lack of success, law-abiding citizens of the country realize that these problems must be addressed immediately. Writing Guide 2021-12-21T00:00:00Z Television cameras caught what later became known as a “police riot”: Armed officers made their way into crowds of law-abiding protesters, clubbing anyone they encountered and setting off tear gas canisters. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z “His humanity, ambition, industry, clean disciplinary record and that he lived his first 50 years in a law-abiding fashion suggests that he can do so again,” Chabrowe wrote. Rhino horns trafficker sentenced to over 5 years in prison 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z At his sentencing, Robertson depicted his actions on Jan. 6 as an aberration in the life of a respected member of a law-abiding and respectable community. Ex-Va. police officer gets more than 7 years for role in Jan. 6 riot 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z This is not, presumably, because Americans have suddenly become more law-abiding. Opinion | The GOP surrenders any claim to being the ‘law and order’ party 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z “Harassment from our own government. I feel harassed. I am a law-abiding — I’m a businessman. I’m law-abiding, I’m God-fearing, and I’m hosting an event,” he said. ReAwaken Tour host says he feels harassed by NY prosecutor 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z But critics say the focus on limiting handgun ownership unfairly targets law-abiding owners while doing little to stamp out the root problem: guns smuggled illegally across the border. Canada to ban handgun imports 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Quoting an earlier decision, Thomas wrote that the Second Amendment “surely elevates above all other interests the right of law-abiding, responsible citizens to use arms” for self-defense. What Could Actually Work to Curb Gun Violence 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Republicans argued that AR-15-style weapons are popular sporting rifles that law-abiding citizens use for self-defense and hunting. House Passes Assault Weapons Ban That Is Doomed in Senate 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Her lawyer said the couple — regardless of the names they used — had lived law-abiding lives. Invisible ink, coded papers add mystery to ID theft case 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Even if the couple used new identities, attorney Megan Kau told The Associated Press, they have lived law-abiding lives for three decades. Hawaii pair accused of conspiracy, taking IDs of dead babies 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z He said: "Right now the system is chaotic, with law-abiding citizens seeing boats full of illegal immigrants coming from the safe country of France with our sailors and coastguards seemingly powerless to stop them." Tory leadership: Truss and Sunak vow to toughen migration controls 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z He went on to say that California’s lawmakers are engaging in a social experiment “borne on the back of law-abiding citizens.” Fentanyl-traffic suspects skip California court date after release on cashless bail 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Some 57% of Republican respondents said they believed most of the protesters at the Jan. 6 riot were peaceful and law-abiding, a share essentially unchanged from early June. Cracks appear in Trump's standing among Republicans after Jan. 6 hearings, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z He said the Democratic proposal is focused on assault-style rifles, which are not what the majority of guns law-abiding Americans buy and own. Democrats push for 1st semi-automatic gun ban in 20 years 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z “I would say it’s entirely inappropriate for the federal government to be checking in on what law-abiding citizens own, you know, what lawfully purchased firearms,” Mr. Johnston said. GOP lawmaker calls on ATF to explain video of agents asking firearms owner for gun serial numbers 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Thus far, courts have consistently found that the laws violate neither the Second Amendment nor the Fourth Amendment, which protects law-abiding citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Congress wants more red-flag laws. But GOP states, gun groups resist. 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Gun rights advocates held up the case as an example of why gun ownership by law-abiding citizens is important. Armed 'hero' stopped mass shooter at Indiana mall 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Planners of the move feared that if law-abiding civil servants had learned of his ploy, they would have stopped it. Opinion | We must purge our politics of Trump’s extremist poison 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The decision was followed by anecdotes of shops besieged by homeless people, not all of whom were law-abiding. Soft-on-crime policies blamed as Starbucks, convenience stores shutter in Democrat cities 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The new law, the group said, “seeks to frustrate law-abiding gun owners” with the goal of driving gun makers and dealers “out of business with frivolous litigation.” California blocks gun sales to those at risk of breaking law 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z “After weeks of dragging his feet, I called on Attorney General Brian Frosh to do his job and allow law-abiding Marylanders to exercise their constitutional right to concealed carry,” said Ms. Schulz. Gov. Hogan orders state police to stop requiring ‘good reason’ standard for gun permit applicants 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Such critics say New York is focusing more on law-abiding gun owners than criminals. New York legislative text detailing new gun rules released 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The high court’s ruling found that New York’s “proper cause” restriction is unconstitutional because “it prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms.” With restrictions lifted, Sheriff Villanueva says gun permits will rise in L.A. County 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The lived experience of Black people in the United States has demonstrated countless times that we are neither seen as “law-abiding citizens” nor worthy of having “ordinary self-defense needs” protected by the Second Amendment. Opinion | ‘Ordinary self-defense’ doesn’t exactly apply to Black people 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The six justices in the court's conservative majority ruled that it was unconstitutional to require law-abiding people to provide "proper cause," or some kind of special need, for concealed-carry handgun licenses for self-defense. New York lawmakers to loosen gun laws after Supreme Court ruling 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z “There is no danger to the public. Mr. Fortenberry has led an extraordinary and rigorously law-abiding life over his sixty-one years. He will continue to do good for others.” Ex-GOP Rep. Fortenberry gets probation for lying to feds 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z On the one hand, he wants it to be easy for law-abiding citizens to be able to defend themselves “if and when the time arises.” Column: Is California ready for more Black people to legally carry guns in public? 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z “As a mother and a constitutional conservative, I’m proud to support this sensible bill that will protect our children and limit violence without infringing on law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment rights. House approves gun bill, which heads to Biden for his signature 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Most argued the bill did not go far enough in strengthening school security while infringing too much on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. House sends Biden historic gun-control bill with help from Republicans 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z “There are mixed views back home, but by and large, the reaction has been positive because people realize that we’re not hurting law-abiding gun owners,” she said during discussions. These are the 15 Republican senators who voted for the bipartisan gun bill. 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The law, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the majority, prevented “law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms in public.” A New Status Quo 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Rep. Elise Stefanik, one of seven Republicans in New York’s 29-member congressional delegation, said in an interview with Fox News that the ruling was “historic” and “a win for law-abiding gun owners.” Lawmakers and mayors decry ‘reckless’ Supreme Court ruling on guns 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Cruz on Thursday in a lengthy floor speech lambasted provisions in the bipartisan bill “that satisfy the Democrat political priority to go after the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms of law-abiding citizens.” Senate passes bipartisan gun violence bill, marking breakthrough 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Cruz said the legislation would “disarm law-abiding citizens rather than take serious measures to protect our children.” Setting gridlock aside, Congress set to OK gun violence bill 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Bruen ruled that the requirement is unconstitutional because “it prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms.” California leaders vow new gun restrictions after Supreme Court ruling threatens state law 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z As a consequence, Thomas wrote, New York’s approach “violated the 14th Amendment in that it prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms,” Supreme Court throws out New York's concealed weapons law. Here's what it means for California 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The majority ruled that New York's law was unconstitutionally "preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defense." Supreme Court cites Buffalo mass shooting in decision striking down New York's gun law 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Other Senate Republicans voiced an array of misgivings about the bill, most of them arguing that the bill did not do enough to protect law-abiding Americans’ constitutional rights. Senate passes bipartisan gun violence bill, marking breakthrough 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z He called the bill “an effort to slowly chip away at law-abiding citizens’ 2nd Amendment rights.” Setting gridlock aside, Congress set to OK gun violence bill 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The New York restriction is unconstitutional because it "prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms," Thomas added. U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights, strikes down New York law 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Republicans who back the bill insist that it does not erode the rights of law-abiding gun owners, are among their most ardent constituents. U.S. Senate poised to step forward on rare bipartisan gun legislation 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z “This time, Democrats came our way and agreed to advance some common-sense solutions without rolling back rights for law-abiding citizens. The result is a product I’m proud to support.” Coalition behind gun bill reveals a sharp Senate Republican split 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z McConnell took pains to say that the measure “does not so much as touch the rights of the overwhelming majority of American gun owners who are law-abiding citizens of sound mind.” Ghastly shootings, political forces align to prompt gun deal 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z “I will not, under any circumstance, support new restrictions for law-abiding gun owners,” Cornyn told the crowd at the Houston convention. Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun deal, breaking 30-year logjam 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Overall, 34 Republican senators opposed the bill, arguing that it infringed upon the rights of law-abiding gun owners. 14 Senate Republicans buck NRA to advance bipartisan gun bill 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z "It does not so much as touch the rights of the overwhelming majority of American gun owners, who are law-abiding citizens of sound mind," said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who backs the legislation. U.S. Senate poised to step forward on rare bipartisan gun legislation 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Mr. McConnell said the legislation, which was negotiated by one of his top lieutenants, struck the right balance between protecting the public and not infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Mitch McConnell throws support behind bipartisan gun bill 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z “For years, the far-left falsely claimed that Congress could only address the terrible issue of mass murder by trampling on law-abiding Americans’ constitutional rights,” said Mr. McConnell, Kentucky Republican. Bipartisan gun bill would boost mental health, school security funding, tighten background checks 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z McConnell on Tuesday lent the bill firm support, calling it “a commonsense package of popular steps that will help make these horrifying incidents less likely while fully upholding the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.” Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun deal, breaking 30-year logjam 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Mr. McConnell called it “a common sense package of popular steps that will help make these horrifying incidents less likely while fully upholding the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.” Senators Present Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z To address violence, Mr. Durr said he wants to focus on individuals who wield guns irresponsibly and that mental health reform should be the focus instead of limits on law-abiding gun owners. GOP truck driver who defeated N.J. power broker in state Senate says Dems ‘still not listening’ 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z “For years, the far-left falsely claimed that Congress could only address the terrible issue of mass murder by trampling on law-abiding Americans’ constitutional rights,” said the Kentucky Republican. Mitch McConnell throws support behind bipartisan gun bill 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Before being assigned to work, predominantly Muslim minorities were given lectures on “eradicating religious extremism” and becoming obedient, law-abiding workers who “embraced their Chinese nationhood,” Xinjiang Nonferrous said. Red Flags for Forced Labor Found in China’s Car Battery Supply Chain 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z “It does little to truly address violent crime while opening the door to unnecessary burdens on the exercise of Second Amendment freedom by law-abiding gun owners,” the NRA statement continued. Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun deal, breaking 30-year logjam 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Cornyn said that although the bipartisan legislation is yet to be finalized, it will not infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Cornyn booed at Texas GOP convention for negotiating with Democrats on guns 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z They see themselves as law-abiding patriots whose presence limits the overreaching actions of central authorities. Citizen Militias in the U.S. Are Moving toward More Violent Extremism 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z He has argued that the deal’s provisions would keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of potential madmen without banning any new weapons or unduly burdening law-abiding citizens. Brewing Senate deal marks inflection point for gun rights movement 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z In a section titled “self-defense,” it said that “law-abiding citizens should be able to arm themselves.” Inside a Corporate Culture War Stoked by a Crypto C.E.O. 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Negotiated by a core group of Republicans and Democrats, the framework seeks to curtail mass shootings without infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Mitch McConnell backs bipartisan gun deal, buoying hopes for passage 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z When news emerged of his history, Bianco tried to portray the Oath Keepers as just a club of patriotic, law-abiding Americans. Column: 'Go Brandon' joke is latest sign of right-wing extremism in law enforcement 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z “This is not about creating new restrictions on law-abiding citizens,” he said. Senators strike bipartisan gun deal, heralding potential breakthrough 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z “Most importantly, our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans.” Senators announce bipartisan deal to tighten ‘red flag’ gun laws 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z "Our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans," the group, led by Democrat Chris Murphy and Republican John Cornyn, said in a statement. Bipartisan U.S. Senate group unveils framework on gun safety reform 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z GOP lawmakers, in particular, are concerned that as the legislation is fleshed out it will become broad enough to ensnare law-abiding gun owners. Mitch McConnell backs bipartisan gun deal, buoying hopes for passage 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Supreme Court precedent in holding that the state’s statute “does not implicate the second amendment, as it does not restrict the right of law-abiding, responsible citizens to use arms in defense of their homes.” Perspective | No, red-flag gun laws don’t violate due process rights 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Ahead of the vote, Republican leaders urged their members to oppose the bill, calling it “poorly crafted legislation focused on firearm confiscation and undermining the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.” Some in GOP question red-flag laws as Senate tries to clinch gun deal 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z House Republicans criticized the “red flag” bill as giving the federal government the ability to take a law-abiding person’s guns without them having the ability to contest it beforehand. House approves ‘red flag’ gun bill unlikely to pass Senate 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The reforms we need won’t stop law-abiding hunters from teaching their children the skills their parents taught them — but they will save lives. Opinion | Bob Casey: I changed my stance on guns. I shouldn’t be the only one. 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “While every loss of life is a tragedy, no one should weaponize or politicize these abhorrent acts to punish law-abiding citizens,” he said. House passes tough new gun measures hours after wrenching testimony 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “More firearms in the hands of law-abiding citizens make us all safer.” As Survivors Demand Action, House Passes Gun Bill Doomed in the Senate 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “It has the potential to create a web of confusion for law-abiding gun owners,” Herrity said. Uvalde shooting prompts calls in Northern Virginia for stronger gun laws 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z On the Republican side, the negotiators are battling fierce skepticism among rank-and-file senators, who argue that new restrictions would simply impede law-abiding Americans while doing little to prevent gun violence. Hopes for quick gun deal fade as Senate negotiators plead for patience 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Since that day, he said, dozens of law-abiding Americans have been held as “political prisoners.” The Jan. 6 inquiry’s only endangered Democrat prepares herself for a fight 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Bringing up the old political maxim of "the art of the possible," Cornyn said "we are not talking about restricting the rights of current, law-abiding gun owners or citizens." Lead GOP negotiator admits bipartisan gun bill won’t actually include any new gun restrictions 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z “I feel very strongly that law-abiding citizens are not the problem here. It is people with criminal and mental health problems.” With Cornyn in the Room, Senate Gun Talks Focus on Narrow Changes 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z “If we reach an agreement, law-abiding gun owners will not be impacted at all,” Mr. Cornyn said Monday on the Senate floor. Republicans open the door to expanding federal gun background checks to juvenile court records 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Legislative Democrats’ actions make it look like they are favoring the rights of criminals over the rights of the law-abiding public. Side with public safety, not criminals 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z A cooling-off or waiting period for a gun purchase won’t harm that law-abiding “good person with a gun” that we keep hearing about. Opinion | No place for absolutism in the gun-safety debate 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The overwhelming majority of law-abiding gun purchasers, including buyers of terrifying semi-automatic weapons, do no harm. The flaw in the progressive stance on guns 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z “He is not willing to infringe on law-abiding gun owners’ rights. With Cornyn in the Room, Senate Gun Talks Focus on Narrow Changes 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z "Sen. John Cornyn has taken no time to use this most recent crisis in our state to betray law-abiding gun owners," Republican political consultant Luke Macias said on his podcast. “How dare you?”: Louie Gohmert aghast that GOP blamed for gun violence — before blaming it on Dems 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Republicans deride such measures as unconstitutional attempts to take guns from law-abiding Americans, robbing them of their right to defend themselves. ‘Enough, Enough’: Biden Calls On Lawmakers to Pass Gun Legislation 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z “Virtually nobody. If they set it at a threshold to represent generally law-abiding behavior, it would be more acceptable.” One D.C. stop-sign camera brought in $1.3 million in tickets in 2 years 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The Conservatives on Monday criticized Liberal gun-control efforts, charging that they unfairly target law-abiding gun owners and fail to adequately stamp out the smuggling of illegal weapons across borders. Canada vows to ‘freeze’ handgun sales, buy back assault-style weapons 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Opponents of the 2021 Oregon bill have suggested new restrictions are more apt to make public spaces less safe because those licensed to carry concealed handguns are overwhelmingly law-abiding. Oregon public school districts can ban guns from their properties. So far, only 13% have 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z While most gun owners are law-abiding abiding, he added, "we don't need assault style weapons that were designed to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time." “Dystopian future”: Republicans cry “communism” after Canada cracks down on guns after mass shooting 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z And Texas senator Ted Cruz has accused Democrats and the media of seeking to "politicise" the shooting to "restrict the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens". Murray angry & 'incredibly upset' by Texas shooting 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z These include the bromide that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens make our country safer. Opinion | What separates the United States? More guns. 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z “I am honored to continue my work for the NRA, and to join our members in their campaign to promote responsible gun ownership and defend Second Amendment freedom for all law-abiding Americans,” he continued. Wayne LaPierre overwhelmingly wins reelection to lead NRA 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Taking another swipe at extremist gun supporters after the Texas school massacre, Biden said there is no good reason for law-abiding citizens to buy assault weapons with high-capacity ammunition. Biden says ‘you couldn’t buy cannons’ under Second Amendment in swipe at guns after Texas school massacre 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Remove the personal rights of all law-abiding Americans and replace these rights with more laws. More gun laws will not stop America’s moral decay 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z And in Washington, he faulted Democrats and the news media for rushing to “try to restrict the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.” Massacres test whether Washington can move beyond paralysis 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z He declared that “all firearms laws that limit the rights of law-abiding citizens are unconstitutional.” Gun in Texas shooting came from company known for pushing boundaries 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z "Politicians from the federal level to the local level have threatened to take guns from law-abiding citizens – but we will not let that happen in Texas," Abbott said in June. Texas Republicans loosened gun laws and slashed mental health funding before Uvalde shooting 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z “I’m not taking anything off the table except for denying people their constitutional rights who are law-abiding citizens,” Cornyn said Thursday. Cruz, Cornyn in lockstep on gun votes but diverge on tone 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Maybe the moral nihilism presently taught in your local public schools, and not the law-abiding citizens exercising their constitutional right to protect themselves, is the problem. More gun laws will not stop America’s moral decay 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z “Restricting the fundamental human right of law-abiding Americans to defend themselves is not the answer,” LaPierre said. Trump, Cruz join NRA leaders in defiant response to Uvalde shooting 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z “I’m going to be there, because what Democrats and the press try to do in the wake of every mass shooting is they try to demonize law-abiding gun owners, try to demonize the N.R.A.,” In Cruz and Cornyn, Texas has two senators with two responses to a gun massacre at home. 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Then he quickly pivoted to saying the federal government could not “legislate against evil,” and said Mr. Biden’s gun control proposals would restrict “the fundamental human right of law-abiding Americans to defend themselves.” At N.R.A. Convention, the Blame Is on ‘Evil,’ Not Guns 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z “We will continue to lead and participate in finding and enhancing practical solutions that protect lives and preserve the rights of law-abiding Americans,” the organization wrote in an unsigned statement. Gun, ammunition stocks jump after Texas school massacre 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “Restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens is not going to make our communities or our country any safer,” Cornyn told reporters. Bipartisan Senate group starts talking about gun proposals 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z After the Uvalde killings, the attorney general of Texas, Ken Paxton, said he’d “rather have law-abiding citizens armed and trained so that they can respond when something like this happens.” The Science Is Clear: Gun Control Saves Lives 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z "You see Democrats and a lot of folks in the media whose immediate solution is to try to restrict the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens," he said. Ted Cruz scurries away from interview about gun reform, calls journalist a "propagandist" 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “It is a fundamental right for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves with firearms,” said the senator, who has an “A” grade from the NRA. Why Republicans won’t budge on guns 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “He has held himself to the highest standards and the same law-abiding ideals in his private work.” Veteran Miami DEA agents charged in bribery conspiracy 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z “He devoted his career to the DEA. He has held himself to the highest standards and the same law-abiding ideals in his private work.” Veteran Miami DEA agents charged in bribery conspiracy 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Shortly after the killings, the NRA tweeted, "Disarming law-abiding citizens and making good people helpless will not make bad people harmless." Who has to get shot in America before we do something about guns? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z In his campaign office Wednesday, days after a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, Edwards said he did not believe limiting gun ownership for law-abiding citizens would solve societal problems. The GOP establishment scores a rare victory in ousting Madison Cawthorn 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z The truth of the victim's accusation would "be ascertained by an examination of her body, made by four law-abiding women sworn to tell the truth as to whether she is a virgin or defiled." Samuel Alito's use of ancient misogyny: SCOTUS rewinds to centuries-old common law for abortion ban 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z In their lawsuits against California, the gun advocates invoke the rights of “law-abiding” owners. Gun ownership data are often limited — and the NRA knows it stands in the way 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The truth of the victim’s accusation would “be ascertained by an examination of her body, made by four law-abiding women sworn to tell the truth as to whether she is a virgin or defiled.” Opinion | What other brilliant ideas are in Alito’s medieval law book? 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z The NRA first helped Florida adopt a law in 1987 allowing concealed carry with a permit outside the home for all law-abiding gun owners. America increasingly is not just gun country but permitless concealed carry county 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z Among them: Mr. White’s personal circumstances, including the fact that he had subsequently been law-abiding and was cognitively impaired. Australian Gets 12 Years for Anti-Gay Killing of an American in 1988 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z He was a bigot, a racist and a homophobe — a conspiracy theorist who amassed and abused enormous power, pursued his enemies unscrupulously and trampled on the civil liberties of law-abiding American citizens. Column: Why do we still honor J. Edgar Hoover’s racist, homophobic legacy? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z However most people in society would see her fair skin and, in their eyes, register her as an average White woman — only average in the sense that, of course, she must be harmless and law-abiding. Perspective | How did ‘Glue Girl’ bring her protest onto an NBA court? Privilege. 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z “America must offer meaningful opportunities for redemption and rehabilitation to empower those who have been incarcerated to become productive, law-abiding, members of society, and reduce crime and make our communities safer,” the White House said. Biden exercises clemency powers for first time in his presidency 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z But recently, Crime Stoppers of Houston has been blasting out a different, more political message: Activist judges are letting “dangerous criminals” out of jail to threaten the safety of law-abiding residents. How a Crime-Fighting Institution Took a Partisan Turn 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z The new rule allows the federal government to expand the definition of a firearm, she said, and therefore “subject many law-abiding firearm owners to more burdensome regulations and duplicative background checks.” Biden turns to stemming gun crimes as violence rises 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z "Not filing a frivolous lawsuit in a US federal court, trying to blame law-abiding manufacturers for their failure to protect their citizens." Mexico's fight to sue US gun manufacturers for $10bn 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z They said Riddle has been a law-abiding citizen after the riot and has “done nothing to suggest that he intends to steal, harm others, or unlawfully disrupt government administration.” Man who chugged wine during US Capitol riot gets jail time 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z In several well-publicized cases, they shocked public opinion by dragging peaceful and law-abiding blacks from their families and returning them to plantations they had not seen for years. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z After July 1, if my magazines need replacing, a lifelong law-abiding citizen will have to break the law in order to keep that particular gun functional. Gun legislation: ‘Crosses the line’ 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z It has been curious, amid the pandemic, to see normally law-abiding people exempt themselves from laws because they don’t agree with their rationale. Can I Sever Ties With My Selfish Sister? 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Their victims and their victims’ families — along with all law-abiding D.C. residents and visitors — deserve to be protected from them first and foremost. Opinion | Soft touches don’t work against stone-cold killers 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Linking those of us who live peacefully, law-abiding and within our means with criminals really hurts people. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: We got lost on the Beltway 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Why then should normally law-abiding subjects resort to violence against this modest and arguably necessary measure? Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z “But we stifle these urges and go on with our law-abiding lives,” he continues. Stealing from the rich: Why we’re obsessed with heist shows on TV 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z “Because it’s inconvenient for law-abiding citizens to fill out a form?” Georgia House votes to abolish permit to carry gun in public 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z “Unlike states who are doing everything in their power to make it harder for law-abiding citizens, Alabama is reaffirming our commitment to defending our Second Amendment rights,” Ms. Ivey, a Republican, said in a statement. Alabama to drop background checks, permits for concealed guns 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z But another, more troubling possibility is that changing the mix of who was driving changed the whole culture of American roads, making it less law-abiding and more aggressive. Opinion | Why the pandemic’s increases in risky driving might not dissipate as we return to normal 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z “This is just another reminder that Albany is out of touch with the needs of law-abiding New Yorkers, who pay their taxes, and do the right thing,” Mr. Ortt said in a statement. New Yorkers With Marijuana Convictions Will Get First Retail Licenses 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Heists require robbers to think outside traditional, law-abiding boxes, he notes. Stealing from the rich: Why we’re obsessed with heist shows on TV 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Supporters argue the permit requirement undermines Second Amendment protections by forcing law-abiding citizens to undergo police background checks that can take weeks. Indiana lawmakers approve repealing gun permit requirement 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “I have always stood up for the rights of law-abiding gun owners, and I am proud to do that again today.” Alabama to drop background checks, permits for concealed guns 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z As for long-term migrants, the bulk of whom are law-abiding, Mr. Mayorkas urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to use some common sense. Opinion | A smarter deportation policy uses common sense 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z “We’re trying to work with our local law enforcement communities because we want them to understand that we are law-abiding citizens that are just exercising our rights to this protest,” he said. ‘People’s Convoy’ plans to slowly loop around the Beltway on Sunday 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Defenders of such laws, which limit cooperation with immigration enforcement, claim that they encourage otherwise law-abiding illegal immigrants to cooperate with law enforcement. Gunman who killed three daughters in California church was in US illegally 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Otherwise law-abiding people found ways to get alcohol illegally. myWorld: The Growth of Our Country 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Heller, 2008, it struck down the District’s very strict gun-control ordinance—finding that the right of law-abiding citizens to keep a handgun in their homes for self-defense is protected by the 2nd Amendment. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Assistant Attorney General Sunita Doddamani said there is no evidence that the informant’s actions “overbore” the defendants’ will “to be law-abiding citizens.” Judge: No FBI entrapment for 3 in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Yet, although Jews had been vilified and some attacked on the streets since 1938, some things remained unthinkable to Berlin Jews, most of whom had been middle-class, law-abiding citizens since birth. Too much reality: Putin's Ukraine invasion summons Europe's dark past 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z There was a line, often attributed to the American Motorcycle Association, reassuring the nation that 99 percent of riders were law-abiding. The Waco Biker Shootout Left Nine Dead. Why Was No One Convicted? 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z "This is not about attacking law-abiding gun owners – it’s about stopping the tragic violence ravaging communities across the country." California bill to allow citizens to enforce gun ban modeled after Texas heartbeat bill draws Newsom's support 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z “We will never interfere in gunfights between law-abiding community members,” Activision adds. Call of Duty now lets you destroy cheaters with your own automatic god mode 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z But she said Potter doesn’t need to be prevented or deterred from committing future crimes and does not require rehabilitation to become law-abiding. Family: Judge in Potter case swayed by ‘white woman tears’ 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z They have argued it only blocks state and local law enforcement officials from working on such cases without explicit proof that their actions will not contribute to the confiscation of guns from law-abiding citizens. Justice Department Sues Missouri Over Expansive Gun-Rights Law 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z “The defendant is to lead a law-abiding life,” Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Josh Hanshaft said as he accepted the guilty plea. Plea deal for Kushner friend Ken Kurson, pardoned by Trump but charged in N.Y. state court with stalking his wife 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z “You have tens of thousands of hardworking, law-abiding families that depend on this industry,” Mr. Ernst said. U.S. Temporarily Bans Avocados From Mexico, Citing Threat 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z “It makes the rest of the community less safe when we continue to chip away at the areas in which these law-abiding citizens are able to carry their weapons in a concealed manner,” she said. WA House OKs banning guns at ballot counts, school boards 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z “We are talking about huge industries that are feeding tens of thousands of law-abiding working families,” he said. Avocado spat with Mexico puts California farmers in spotlight 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Most people who commit gun crimes are obtaining their weapons on the black market, not through official channels, so broad, federal gun control laws largely aimed at law-abiding citizens won’t stop the killings, she explained. Massive crime spike stems from social unrest, COVID lockdowns destabilizing communities: expert 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Calk’s attorneys had asked for no prison time, saying he had lived an otherwise law-abiding life and was not motivated by greed. Chicago banker gets year in prison for bribing Trump campaign official 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Defense attorney Paul Schoeman had argued for a non-prison sentence for Calk, calling him “a good and decent man who led a law-abiding life. … It’s an aberration that he’s in this courtroom.” Banker gets gets 1 year in prison in Manafort loan scheme 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Without that visibility, even the most law-abiding citizen could be tempted to skip paying. Strong transit needs fare enforcement 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Another dissent warned that the ruling meant “it is not that far a step for the state to collect and retain DNA from law-abiding people in general.” California’s Supreme Court Was Split. Leondra Kruger Found the Center. 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z He had illegally crossed the border at 16, but in the 20 years since then had worked, started a family and lived a law-abiding life. Review | In a flawed system, a Black prosecutor wonders if she’s pursuing justice or being complicit 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z “If we learned anything from Breonna Taylor it is that no-knock warrants have deadly consequences for innocent, law-abiding Black citizens,” Mr. Crump said at a news conference on Friday. Minneapolis Suspends No-Knock Warrants After Police Killing 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z She said they are "average peace-loving and law-abiding citizens from all walks of life who are fed up with being disrespected and bullied by our government". Freedom Convoy: GoFundMe seizes funds of Canada 'occupation' 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus called Mr Locke "a law-abiding citizen who was lawfully in possession of a firearm". Amir Locke: Gun group condemns fatal Minneapolis police shooting 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Supporters argue the permit requirement undermines Second Amendment protections by forcing law-abiding citizens to undergo police background checks. Indiana debates on classroom rules, vaccine limits unsettled 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z “California’s Three Strikes Law was designed to protect law-abiding residents from being subjected to a never-ending campaign of violence by individuals who have no respect for the law and no respect for human life.” Former 'Real Housewives' star's ex faces felony charges after standoff at Newport Beach home 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Mykhaylo said he wanted his children "to be born and live their lives in a law-abiding and democratic country. That they know what freedom is and are ready to fight for it." Ukrainian reservists gear up in case of conflict with Russia 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z "He's a law-abiding citizen. He doesn't want to miss voting, and yet, there's no mechanism to add that driver's license to your record." 95-year-old WWII vet says mail ballot application was denied twice under new Texas GOP voting law 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Research indicates that those policing tactics, known as pretextual stops, are associated with racial profiling and can lead to unnecessary confrontations with law-abiding citizens. Much of America wants policing to change. But these self-proclaimed experts tell officers they’re doing just fine. 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “Unfair business practices like these affect not just workers but also hurt our community by putting law-abiding employers at a competitive disadvantage.” San Gabriel Valley poultry plant operators face 43 felony counts of wage theft, insurance fraud 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The group’s lawsuit, which was filed in the Northern District of California, describes the passed measure as “absolutely preposterous and places an undue burden on law-abiding gun owners.” A city will require gun owners to have liability insurance in an effort to incentivize safety 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Most opponents argued that the ordinance punishes and taxes law-abiding gun owners while allowing criminals with unregistered guns to fly under the radar. San Jose is first US city to mandate gun owners carry insurance, pay a fee 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The National Foundation For Gun Rights has threatened to sue San Jose, describing legislators as "gun-grabbers" who want to "tax law-abiding gun owners simply for exercising their Second Amendment rights". California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The group contends its adherents are peaceful and law-abiding, and notes that eight Jehovah’s Witnesses are behind bars in the Astrakhan region. Russia sentences female Jehovah’s Witness to six years in prison 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Golan always saw his duty in the territory as primarily combatting Palestinian militants, and he continues to believe that most settlers are law-abiding citizens. Israeli general turned lawmaker emerges as settler critic 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “Now, more than five years later, the government is seeking to manufacture a case against this well-respected and law-abiding dentist,” Markus said. Dentist killed his wife on an African hunting trip, U.S. says 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Like the majority of people in this law-abiding country, Vize had little sympathy for the superstar scofflaw but also believed Australia’s government had tried to exploit the situation, only to make a mess of it. With Novak Djokovic deported, Australian Open begins under omicron cloud 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Fruman’s lawyers, citing a largely law-abiding life and his generosity to his family and community, said in a submission last week that he should not be incarcerated as punishment. Prosecutors urge 3-to-4 year prison term for Giuliani pal 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Historically law-abiding, compliant taxpayers might grow less law-abiding and more noncompliant. Opinion | Get ready for a tax season from hell 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z In a separate interview with Israeli Army Radio later Thursday, Golan defended his words but said most West Bank settlers were law-abiding. World Digest: Jan. 6, 2022 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z “In the face of rising violent crime across the country, law-abiding citizens should have their constitutional rights protected.” Georgia governor aims to loosen rules for carrying handguns 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Chuck Michel, a civil rights attorney and president of the California Rifle and Pistol Association, said that goal will likely backfire by making it harder for law-abiding citizens to have guns for self-defense. California bill would make it easier to sue gun-makers 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z “They are frustrated that unlike most who live in rural and suburban areas, city residents don’t feel they have the right to protect themselves due to gun restrictions that only hurt law-abiding citizens.” Most voters say strict gun laws aren’t helping during a national crime wave 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z “I hope people online would stop messaging me with personal attacks. I’m not a supermodel nor am I a public figure, I’m just someone who loves my motherland and a law-abiding citizen.” Advertisements draw flak in China over Asian stereotypes 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z “We share the same values that are entrenched in the Republican Party. God-fearing, law-abiding, tax-paying — we are Americans, we’re not socialists. We want to come into the country and we want to contribute,” U.S. Fox News remains the leader, 25 years after founding 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z The latest program is "a continuation of really this theme that he's got of trying to take care of the criminals before he's trying to protect the law-abiding citizens," Garcia said Wednesday. GOP congressman calls on LA DA Gascon to resign over 'diversion' program for teens accused of sex crimes 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z Police are also prohibited from giving “material aid and support” to federal agents and prosecutors in enforcing those “invalid” laws against “law-abiding citizens” — defined as those who Missouri law permits to have a gun. Feds: Missouri gun law poses `clear and substantial threat’ 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Calk’s lawyers in a sentencing submission in early December argued for a noncustodial sentence for Calk, saying he has led a “thoroughly decent and law-abiding life.” Prosecutors want 4 years for convicted Chicago banker 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Central bank digital currency is less anonymous than cash, which makes it less useful to criminals but likewise more of a threat to the privacy of law-abiding citizens. Opinion | Can We Trust What’s Happening to Money? 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z “Neither one has ever been in trouble with the law in their life. They’re very law-abiding people,” he said. Father, son charged with starting wildfire plead not guilty 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z "Neither one has ever been in trouble with the law in their life. They’re very law-abiding people," he said. Caldor fire: Father and son arrested on suspicion of starting California wildfire 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Lady Casey concluded that "law-abiding fans, our national team and our national game deserve better" and that the events of 11 July "can't be allowed to happen again". Euro 2020 disorder 'could have killed' 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z “A law banning magazines that are ubiquitously chosen by tens of millions of law-abiding citizens including Californians is an unconstitutional infringement on the Second Amendment.” California’s Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Is Restored by Appeals Court 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z “The bias was the belief that middle-aged, largely law-abiding people don’t burn, loot or throw things at police officers. We underestimated the desperation, anger and conspiratorial nature of the crowd.” After Jan. 6, threats and disinformation take hold across the U.S. “And there is no question that the vast majority of veterans are law-abiding and peaceful. We cannot let a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch.” Biden crusade against ‘domestic extremism’ spurs thousands of FBI probes, fears of a police state 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. said the law hurts “law-abiding” citizens who are “scared to death” when working late at night, for instance. Majority of Supreme Court appears to think N.Y. gun law is too restrictive 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z In a statement released after the rally, LaRock said participants were “law-abiding, patriotic, mom and pop, young adults pushing baby carriages.” Across U.S., at least seven Jan. 6 rallygoers won public office on Election Day 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z He later issued a statement saying he had joined thousands of law-abiding citizens at the rally “to voice our support of a free and fair elections process.” Candidates who attended ‘Stop the Steal’ rally win races 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z And that increased availability is not limited to law-abiding buyers. Where Gun Stores Open, Gun Homicides Increase 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Yet the New York law, he wrote, “makes it effectively impossible for an ordinary, law-abiding citizen to obtain a license to carry a handgun for self-defense.” Prominent Conservatives Back Letting States Limit Guns in Public 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z That 5-4 decision struck down an unusually strict gun-control ordinance in Washington D.C., and held that law-abiding residents had a right to keep a handgun at home for self defense. Supreme Court looks to medieval England in gun rights case 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z “We are extremely alarmed that this misguided policy shows the administration wants to treat illegal immigrants better than law-abiding citizens who create families and contribute to our economy through hard, legal work,” the lawmakers wrote. McConnell echoes GOP fury over Biden’s reported plan to pay families separated at the border 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z In challenging this law, the original cert petition presented this question: “Whether the Second Amendment allows the government to prohibit ordinary law-abiding citizens from carrying handguns outside the home for self-defense.” Op-Ed: Did the Supreme Court tip its hand on the blockbuster gun case it's hearing Wednesday? 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z They could finally replace expired U.S. license plates with Mexican ones and become law-abiding drivers once again. Mexico is home to millions of illegal American cars. A new amnesty has set off a nationwide debate. 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z To Afghanistan’s new rulers, the inmates are evidence of their ability to effectively police the capital in a law-abiding manner. Afghanistan’s war is over, but the Taliban faces a new hurdle: Enforcing the law — and protecting Afghans from ISIS 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Department of Justice to use provisions of the Patriot Act to intimidate and attack innocent, law-abiding parents for attending school board meetings and voicing concerns about the education of their own children. Biden weaponizes terror law against patriots in Virginia 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z And there is no question that the vast majority of veterans are law-abiding and peaceful. Democrats warn that white supremacists are targeting veterans for recruitment 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z To gun rights activists, the answer is an obvious no because all law-abiding citizens should have the right to carry a gun in public, regardless of whether they have a special need. Op-Ed: Did the Supreme Court tip its hand on the blockbuster gun case it's hearing Wednesday? 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z “We are professional and law-abiding attorneys,” the letter concluded, one that has “never been indicted and much less convicted of any illicit activities.” While his country struggles, Jordan’s King Abdullah secretly splurges In its 2-to-1 decision in July, the court found the minimum age requirement for purchases from federally licensed gun dealers restricts the rights of law-abiding citizens. Court dissolves gun rights ruling on sales to people under 21 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z The brutal attack is part of the Biden’s Administration’s latest push to use anti-terrorism laws enacted in the wake of 9/11 to target law-abiding American citizens. Biden weaponizes terror law against patriots in Virginia 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Registry allows otherwise law-abiding unauthorized immigrants who have been in the United States continuously since a certain date to adjust their status and gain a pathway to citizenship. After Setback, Democrats Vow to Push Ahead on Immigration Overhaul 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z "If simply taking guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens was the answer, Detroit would be the safest place on earth. Instead, it’s seen a 53% increase in shootings in 2020 alone," Ector said. NRA instructor trains thousands of inner city women 'to ensure they’re never victims' 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z “This is a win for the Second Amendment and law-abiding American citizens,” said McConnell, referring to the constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms. Biden pulls nomination of Chipman to lead ATF firearms agency 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z “If this court does not enjoin the statute’s enforcement, the lawless actions of a few rogue individuals could effectively criminalize the protected speech of hundreds, if not thousands, of law-abiding Floridians,” Walker wrote. US judge blocks enforcement of Florida ‘anti-riot’ law 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z The unthinkable perversion of the Patriot Act for political purposes to persecute ordinary, law-abiding citizens is entirely the fault of Democrats. Biden weaponizes terror law against patriots in Virginia 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z But civil liberties advocates say the kaleidoscopic data network collected by the police has effectively turned the city into a surveillance state, even for law-abiding New Yorkers. How the N.Y.P.D. Is Using Post-9/11 Tools on Everyday New Yorkers 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z |
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