NC Attorney General’s office pushes for a continued ban on time frame for abortions in state
North Carolina’s attorney general is asking the court not to reinstate a 20 week ban on abortion.
The request to allow abortions after 20 weeks stems from a 2019 case. The previous case resulted in an injunction banning North Carolina from restricting abortions after 20 weeks. The justice in the case has asked both sides to submit arguments supporting why the case should continue. The justice, William Osteen remarked the recent repeal by the US Supreme Court now shows no strong legal argument to lift the injunction. Supporters of the ban on abortion after 20 weeks in this state say a ruling by the justice would end the political posturing of this case by its plaintiffs and the attorney general’s office. According to reports, the state attorney general Josh Stein has recused himself from the case referencing his support of abortion rights. Leaders in this state say his political beliefs are interfering with Stein’s job as the state’s top attorney. Both parties according to a recent article do not want further action in this case. (Supporters want a final ruling only to end the support of litigation from the justice not a full trial hearing, etc. on the matter.)
Florida Christian school sues for right to pray in public arenas
A Christian school has sued for the right to pray before public sports events. Attorneys for Cambridge Christian School have filed a lawsuit following a ban by Florida High School Athletic Association. The organization (FHSA) claims the stadium in Florida where the school’s championship football game was played (the Citrus Bowl stadium) was owned by the city and praying would be a violation of the Constitution. The game, which was between two private Christian schools occurred in 2015. Seven years later several cases including a recent victory for a football coach fired for praying after football games is helping the private schools’ case. Attorneys for the school say the US Supreme Court has continued in recent years to affirm discrimination based on religious beliefs is unconstitutional. Jesse Panuccio, part of the school’s legal counsel says attorneys for the school believe after seven years the courts will finally vindicate Cambridge Christian and that the Constitution will prevail.
Israeli forces report killing of terrorist leader following truce
News from Israel tonight. The nation has continued into its sixth day of a truce with Islamic Jihad. The Palestinian terrorist group retaliated following an Israeli strike against the terrorist group. The targeted strike killed the leader of the Islamic Jihad group. The offensive strike was followed counter attacks from Islamic Jihad. This resulted in three days of fighting from both sides, until Israel’s Prime Minister called for an end to the operation, named “breaking dawn”. The offensive was seen as a message to Iran, whom Israeli officials say are funding the terrorist group in Gaza. IDF officials also reported the death of a wanted terrorist suspect and two other people. The suspected was killed during a shoot-out the Israeli Defense Forces. Palestinians in the area began to riot in retaliation for the attacks; 40 people were wounded in that riot. The IDF reports the Iron Dome had a 97 percent success rate during the conflict and no soldiers were reported injured during riots days later.
SNBC HEALTH report: the health benefits of drinking lemon water
Lemon water is a popular beverage choice used in most restaurants here in the US. This drink, though considered simple still has several health benefits. Drinking water with lemon helps promote hydration. It provides vitamin C to the body and helps promote weight loss. It helps as a boost of flavor for water and some use it as an alternative to sodas and sugar filled juice drinks. The citric acid in lemons is known to help with kidney stones and may assist in the limiting issues with acid reflux. Nutritionists advise if consuming lemon water on a regular basis for acid reflux or other issues, make sure it is diluted well to prevent stomach irritation.