Posts Tagged ‘Constitution’
Del. Early Voting, Permanent Absentee Laws Challenged In Court
A lawsuit was filed Thursday on behalf of a Delaware election inspector who alleges that the state’s laws on early voting and permanent absentee voting violate requirements in the state constitution. Michael Mennella, according to the complaint filed in Court of Chancery, felt in conflict because he would be required to choose between following the…
Read MoreMd. Bill Would Codify Women’s Reproductive Rights, Access To Abortion
Some Maryland lawmakers are hoping to codify women’s reproductive health care access, or the right to an abortion, in the state’s constitution. House Speaker Adrienne Jones, D-Baltimore County, said Monday that the action is in response to the Supreme Court decision that allows states, such as Texas, to strictly limit access to abortion. “Right now,…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Require “Comparative Political Ideology’ Instruction In 10th Grade
Are Delaware students learning all they should know about the U.S. and its founding principles, and how they compare and contrast with communist or totalitarian systems? State Senator Bryant Richardson, R-21st of Sussex County is sponsoring a bill that would require instruction to 10th-grade students in “comparative political ideology.” According to Richardson, such a course…
Read MoreDel. Equal Rights Amendment Could Expand
Delaware’s Equal Rights Amendment could be further amended to ensure that the rights of Delawareans are equally protected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Thursday, state lawmakers and advocates gathered at Legislative Hall to unveil a proposal (HB 199) to add protections to the Delaware Constitution’s equal rights clause. Delaware would become the…
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