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California Courts Make Conflicting Rulings on Gay Conversion Therapy Ban
While advocates of “conversion therapies” claim they can turn gays and lesbians into heterosexuals, the state legislature recently banned them as potentially damaging to minor children. But the law might not go into effect because two federal judges have issued conflicting opinions involving regulatory powers and the 1st amendment. Also tonight… the LA County Sheriff has changed his mind about a federal program for detaining suspected illegal immigrants. We’ll talk with Lee Baca about that and the cost of reforms at County jails. Later on… the hidden cost of public assistance to private enterprise.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenWhile advocates of “conversion therapies” claim they can turn gays and lesbians into heterosexuals, the state legislature recently banned them as potentially damaging to minor children. But the law might not go into effect because two federal judges have issued conflicting opinions involving regulatory powers and the 1st amendment. Also tonight… the LA County Sheriff has changed his mind about a federal program for detaining suspected illegal immigrants. We’ll talk with Lee Baca about that and the cost of reforms at County jails. Later on… the hidden cost of public assistance to private enterprise.
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3 stories“Conversion Therapy:” Free Speech versus Science
While advocates of “conversion therapies” claim they can turn gays and lesbians into heterosexuals, the state legislature recently banned them as potentially damaging to minor children. But the law might not go into effect because two federal judges have issued conflicting opinions involving regulatory powers and the 1st amendment.
Read the story30 minSheriff Baca Makes About-Face on Immigration Policy
LA County Sheriff Lee Baca has been a supporter of the federal Secure Communities program. The fingerprints of all arrested suspects are sent to immigration officials, and if they’re flagged, the suspects are detained—even for low-level infractions. LA Police Chief Charlie Beck is opposed to Secure Communities as a hindrance to law…
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Tax breaks and government subsidies are beloved by politicians to help cities, counties and states increase jobs and grow their economies.
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