The United States sued Hesperia, Calif., San Bernardino County and its Sheriff’s Department in federal court, claiming its rental property/eviction ordinance was enacted to drive black and Latino renters away and discourage them from moving in.
Read moreThe Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a pair of emergency ordinances Tuesday freezing rent increases for tenants and barring “no-fault” evictions until a state law which does both takes effect Jan. 1.
Read moreThe Third Circuit ruled unanimously Friday that a Pittsburgh buffer-zone ordinance that puts space between clinics and anti-abortion activists does not violate the protesters’ rights.
Read moreEl Rovia Mobile Home Park, which has 76 rental spaces, sued the City of El Monte in federal court on constitutional grounds, claiming it bought the park before the city passed its rent-control ordinance, which prevents rent hikes upon change of residence or occupancy.
Read moreThe Seventh Circuit upheld the constitutionality of a Hammond, Indiana, ordinance that requires residential property owners to hire a licensed contractor repair the home, or do the repairs themselves, if they derive income from it. Homeowners who occupy their own property get an exemption.
Read moreA married couple sued Flagstaff and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission in Coconino County Court, claiming a law that bars the feeding of wild animals on private property caused them emotional distress.
Read moreA federal judge indicated Monday he will likely deny Los Angeles’ bid to toss a lawsuit by the National Rifle Association over an ordinance requiring city contractors to disclose their ties to the organization.
Read moreImplementing an ordinance that came into effect a month ago, police officers are working Wednesday to tell seated Italians and tourists to get up from one of the Eternal City’s most famous and photographed spots.
Read moreFlorida’s Republican attorney general has appealed a recent court ruling that struck down parts of a state law prohibiting local governments from enacting firearm regulations, a week after she asked the state’s high court to reject a ballot measure aimed at banning assault weapons.
Read moreA homeowner and an artist brought a federal complaint over a law in Fraser, Colo., that blocks people from erecting signs in their yards “to protest President Donald Trump and call for action on global warming.”
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Berkeley leaders voted unanimously this week to replace about 40 gender-specific words in the city code with gender-neutral terms — an effort to be more inclusive that’s drawing both praise and scorn.
Read moreOfficials for a North Carolina city declined Monday night to change an ordinance to allow the flying of oversized flags, rebuking reality TV star Marcus Lemonis and the massive Old Glory outside his RV dealership.
Read moreAn attorney for an adult store argued before an Eighth Circuit panel Wednesday that an Arkansas city’s refusal to grant it a business license violates its right to equal protection.
Read moreCalls by homeless activists Tuesday to sue San Diego again if it approves a revamped ordinance outlawing living in vehicles, in an attempt to pass constitutional muster, were not strong enough to dissuade the City Council from voting to adopt its new vehicle habitation ordinance.
Read moreSan Francisco became the first city in the nation to ban the use of facial recognition technology Tuesday, a move praised by some as preventing intrusive government surveillance and denounced by others as “anti-technology.”
Read moreIowa is about to join the ranks of states that allow betting on sporting events, with Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature on enabling legislation Monday.
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