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It was enacted in 1984 and amended in 2018 based on concerns that the textual interpretation had been too narrow and that few prisoners were being granted relief.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
A newly enacted corporate law, SB 2471, changes the powers that corporations, or other artificial persons like nonprofits, are granted by the state of Hawaii.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Twenty-seven states are considering similar legislation, with California, Ohio and Utah having enacted comparable laws.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
“There needs to be minimum federal safety standards enacted governing sports betting.”
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Although the convict laws enacted during this period are rarely seen as part of the black codes, that is a mistake.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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