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Colorado Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules

Colorado is a one-party consent state under C.R.S. 18-9-303 and 18-9-304. Learn the penalties, police-recording rights, and hidden-camera rules.

Boulder Sued Over Flock License-Plate Camera Surveillance (2026)

Two Boulder residents sued the city in May 2026, alleging its 31 Flock license-plate cameras track drivers without a warrant under the Colorado Constitution.

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines Over Carrier Location Data (2026)

The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on June 4, 2026 that the FCC can fine carriers for mishandling customer location data without a jury, reinstating nearly $200M in penalties.

Delaware Clears 64,000 Records in First Clean Slate Auto Batch (2026)

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer said on June 1, 2026 the first automated Clean Slate batch cleared over 64,000 eligible low-level cases from public background checks.

Iowa Age-Verification Law (HF 864) Takes Effect July 1, 2026

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 864 on June 1, 2026, requiring adult sites to verify users' ages from July 1 and barring verifiers from keeping the ID data.

Massachusetts Court Upholds Police Bodycam Under the Wiretap Law (2026)

The Massachusetts SJC ruled June 2, 2026 that police body-camera footage from a sobriety checkpoint was not a secret recording under the state wiretap law.

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Murder Sentencing Guidelines: Min & Max Prison Time by State (2026)

First-degree murder carries 25 years to life, LWOP, or the death penalty depending on the state. Compare minimum and maximum sentences and parole rules for all 50 states.

Restraining Order Laws by State (2026): How to Get a Protective Order

Compare restraining order laws across all 50 states and DC. Learn who qualifies, how to file, how long orders last, and the federal gun ban for free.

Wyoming Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get an Order of Protection

Learn how to get an Order of Protection in Wyoming: who qualifies, how long it lasts (up to 3 years), filing steps, firearms rules, and violation penalties.

Wisconsin Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Domestic Abuse Injunction

Learn how to get a domestic abuse injunction in Wisconsin: who qualifies, how long it lasts (up to 4 years), filing steps, firearm rules, and violation penalties.