Mexico to require appeals on social media account blocking
(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)MEXICO CITY โ The party of President Andrรฉs Manuel Lรณpez Obrador presented for public comment a proposed set of regulations on Twitter, Facebook and other social media companies, a move that drew criticism Tuesday. Lรณpez Obrador was close to Trump and was outraged by the blocking of his accounts. Like Trump, Lรณpez Obrador thinks traditional media outlets are biased against him, and like Trump, the Mexican president has used the term โfake news,โ or Spanish variants of it. Lรณpez Obrador said in January that his administration is reaching out to other government to form a common front on the issue. โI can tell you that at the first G20 meeting we have, I am going to make a proposal on this issue,โ Lรณpez Obrador said.
Roanoke County police issue more than 20 tickets for distracted driving in first week of new law
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va โ Roanoke County police have given out 21 tickets for distracted driving since a new law banning cell phone use went into effect on Jan. 1. Since the law was passed last summer, officers have been focusing on educating drivers on safe driving. Officers said the new law has an emphasis on safety. โYou shouldnโt be looking at your phone while youโre driving down the road, just is, you know, itโs no different than you see people during their morning commute putting on makeup or reading a newspaper or, you know, having breakfast with both hands, you know, pullover drive if youโre going to drive, and use your hands if youโre going to use your hands,โ Roanoke County Police Officer Thurman Butts said. Those who violate the law could face fines of up to $250.
Police, race and inequality experts share mixed reactions about Virginia police reform bill
A new law would limit what offenses police officers could pull people over for. Law enforcement agencies and race and inequality experts have mixed reactions. The bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly stops law enforcement officers from stopping or searching anyone solely based upon the odor of marijuana. Law enforcement has no interest in doing something like that," said Ramsey. The governor has to sign the bill by Wednesday night or he can recommend changes and send it back to the General Assembly.