The DOJ intervened in xAI's Colorado AI lawsuit on April 24, arguing SB24-205 compels AI developers to discriminate and violates the Equal Protection Clause.

Officials discussed legal limits on county standing, road and watershed impacts, and recommended waiting for a formal Iowa Utilities Commission filing before deciding whether to intervene; the board asked staff to draft a letter and coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions and advocacy groups.

The county commission voted 5-0 to intervene in litigation between the Prairie Band Pottawatomi Nation and the State Lottery following an executive-session discussion on potential litigation. The motion to intervene was moved by Bill Drew and seconded by Gary Yenzer.

The county attorney asked for and the board unanimously granted authority to intervene in a Department of Environmental Protection administrative appeal by Bel Air Shores to vacate an erosion-control line judged critical to federal beach-nourishment projects.

The DOJ intervened in xAI's Colorado AI lawsuit on April 24, arguing SB24-205 compels AI developers to discriminate and violates the Equal Protection Clause.

Representative Tricia Burns told the Committee on Legislative Review that House Bill 25 12 would let courts act earlier by allowing a 'qualified petitioner' to seek court‑ordered long‑acting injectable treatment for people with severe psychotic disorders; opponents warned the measure raises constitutional, clinical and statutory conflicts, citing statutes 632.704 and 632.707 and concerns about forced long‑term injectables.

Court clarifies limits on protective orders impacting child custody and visitation rights.

PETA India successfully halts a greyhound race in Mansa, Punjab, following legal concerns about animal cruelty and violations of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Gyanvapi Mosque committee files petition in Supreme Court, seeking dismissal of challenge to the Places of Worship Act, citing risks to communal harmony and rule of law.

At the May 6 Lackawanna County commissioners meeting a county commissioner urged the board to intervene in large data-center proposals, saying projects such as Gravity and Project Green Mountain threaten community character, water and air quality and county-owned property; commissioners asked county counsel to explore legal options.