Laws

The Insurrection Act gives the president limited authority to deploy troops within the U.S., but its use without a state’s request remains legally murky.

A new law makes it a federal crime to post sexually explicit images online without consent and also ones generated by artificial intelligence.

From documenting evidence to understanding your rights, here’s what to know if someone shares your intimate images without consent — and what changes under the newly signed Take It Down Act.

It’s one of the oldest rights in the legal world, but what exactly is habeas corpus and why has it sparked centuries of debate?

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects government officials from civil liability.

Executive orders are signed directives from the president that instruct the government to take action. Here’s what you need to know.

For those who have been trashing New York City’s recent composting law, you’ve been given a brief window to get on board — or else the fines will start to roll in. New York City’s waste reduction efforts commenced earlier in April, as the city’s sanitation department said it would begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines. Since...

Here’s an explanation of contempt of court and the potential consequences for a president and the federal government if a judge’s order is ignored.

Starting Tuesday, fines will be issued to people and business owners who don’t dispose of their garbage properly, and that means complying with the city’s new composting rule. Food scraps and other organic material like yard waste must now be separated from trash. NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.

New York City’s waste reduction efforts will commence a new phase on Tuesday, as the city’s sanitation agency will begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines. Starting April 1, residents will have to separate food waste from trash or risk receiving a $25 fine from the Department of Sanitation. While mandatory composting became effective in October 2024, the law…

New York City’s waste reduction efforts will commence a new phase this week, as the city’s sanitation agency will begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines.

As New York City gets ready to start enforcing new rules around composting. Here’s what New Yorkers need to know. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports. 

New York City’s waste reduction efforts will commence a new phase next week, as the city’s sanitation agency will begin enforcing a law-mandated composting program with fines. Starting April 1, residents will have to separate food waste from trash or risk receiving a $25 fine from the Department of Sanitation. While mandatory composting became effecting in October 2024, the law…

Right-to-repair laws protect your ability to choose where to get your electronics or car repaired without having to go to the original manufacturer. Here’s what you need to know.

Laws protecting consumers’ ability to seek out independent repairs for their appliances are spreading across the United States.

DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion and focuses on fostering equitable environments in businesses and schools, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

News 4’s Charles Watson reports. 

Here’s a review of some of the most impactful pieces of legislation taking effect in 2024, affecting everything from health and salary.

Under the congestion pricing plan, cars would pay a peak fee of $9 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Off-peak would be a 75% discount — $2.25. Rana Novini reports for News 4. 

New laws taking effect in 2025 include restrictions on AI, age limits for social media use and minimum wage increases in 20 states.