Posts Tagged ‘HB 150’
Bill Limiting Civil Arrests in Courthouses Passes Delaware House
Delaware鈥檚 House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prevent civil arrests鈥攕uch as those related to immigration enforcement鈥攆rom taking place in courthouses or certain labor hearing offices unless law enforcement has a judicial warrant or gives proper notice. Supporters say the goal is to ensure people feel safe showing up for court proceedings, whether…
Read MorePackage of Delaware Bills Aimed at Protecting Civil Liberties
Delawareans could soon see stronger protections for their civil liberties under a legislative package introduced by Representative Mara Gorman. Taken together, the measures – four in total – would reinforce constitutional protections, prevent unauthorized arrests, and proactively ban private prisons from operating in the state. State officials say the language in the bill affirms that…
Read MoreDE Marijuana Control Act Would Legalize & Regulate Recreational Pot
Delaware lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to make Delaware the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana for adult users, a measure that would diminish the illegal market while establishing a new industry with good-paying jobs in the First State. House Bill 150, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, would create a legal framework to regulate the cultivation,…
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