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The plaintiffs claim the system makes it impossible for third-party candidates to appear on a general election ballot. SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Three minor political parties in California have filed a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, claiming the state’s “top-two” primary system is unconstitutional because it denies third-party candidates a fair shot […]
The Donald Trump-appointed judge opened his 168-page opinion by writing about “perils” in life, including those caused by “people who are negligent, reckless, insane, impaired or evil.” (CN) — A federal judge in southern Illinois permanently blocked enforcement of the state’s assault weapon ban Friday afternoon, following a bench trial on multiple consolidated suits against […]