News from June 2022
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The constitution provides for freedom of religion. Both the constitution and the penal code prohibit discrimination based on religion. Any violation may be brought before a court of justice. Religious groups seeking financial support from the government must register with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: ATHENS, Ga. -An eight-day multi-agency operation to curb violent crime in the Athens-Clarke County and surrounding communities resulted in wanted repeat violent offenders and documented gang members taken into custody on various state charges. These cases are currently under federal investigation and no federal charges have been filed at this time.
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking and Ambassador to Yemen Steve Fagin visited Aden, Yemen, today. During the trip, they met with Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi and other members of the Council, Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek Saeed, and Foreign Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak, and reiterated the United States’ appreciation for the Government of Yemen’s support for an extension of the UN-negotiated truce.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Two Houston women have admitted to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin and cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Roderick L. Robinson, 55, of Port St. Joe, Florida, also known as “Raggedy" and “Rags," was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for his part in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentence.
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The constitution provides for freedom of thought and religion, as well as the right to practice and change one’s religion or belief. The government established a vaccine mandate in October for all public sector and government workers. Some religious leaders requested an exemption to the vaccine mandate...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: DEATH VALLEY, CA - Searchers located the body of John McCarry (69, from Long Beach) on June 1 in a remote section of Death Valley National Park.
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The constitution recognizes Buddhism as the state’s “spiritual heritage," provides for freedom of religion, and bans discrimination based on religious belief. The constitution states religious institutions and personalities shall remain “above politics." The law restricts religious speech and written...
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The United States is deeply disturbed by the Iraqi Parliament’s passage of legislation that criminalizes normalization of relations with Israel. In addition to jeopardizing freedom of expression and promoting an environment of antisemitism, this legislation stands in stark contrast to progress Iraq’s neighbors have made by building bridges and normalizing relations with Israel, creating new opportunities for people throughout the region.
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: Historical and modern constitutional documents provide for freedom of religious belief and affiliation and prohibit religious discrimination. The law prohibits public incitement to hostile acts against religious groups and classifies registered religious groups into one of three categories: religious ...
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of faith and conscience and the practice of one’s religion. The country’s 16 states exercise considerable autonomy on registration of religious groups and other matters. Unrecognized religious groups are ineligible for tax benefits.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: Child Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Dorian LaCourse, 66, of Milford, Ohio, was sentenced today to 3 years’ probation, including 6 months home detention for conspiracy and making false statements. LaCourse is the former Chief of Police in the Village of Addyston, Ohio. Two federally licensed firearms dealers in Indiana were...
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
There was activity on one bill related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 1.
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: Today, the Department of State is announcing the revocation of five Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): Basque Fatherland and Liberty, Aum Shinrikyo, Mujahidin Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem, Kahane Chai, and Gama’a al-Islamiyya.
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The constitution states freedom of religion is a fundamental right. Individuals may practice freely the religion of their choice or practice no religion at all. The law prohibits discrimination based on religion. Some members of the Rastafarian community continued to state the government violated their...
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The constitution stipulates the separation of religion and state and the equality of all religions before the law. It also protects the right of individuals to express their religious beliefs and to practice religious rituals, provided these do not violate public order or public morality. The law prohibits ...
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
Release: The constitution protects the right of individuals to practice their religion and states religious groups are independent from the state and free to organize and operate according to their own statutes. The law cites the “exceptional importance" of Orthodox Christianity. The Falun Dafa and Falun Gong ...
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 2, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON -- June 1 officially marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2022 outlook it will be another active season.
