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New Law Prohibits Sex Offenders From 'Clustering': An article from Bay News 9 reports that leaders in Hillsborough County, Florida recently passed a new law that prohibits groups of sex offenders from clustering in one neighborhood. The law prohibits sex offenders from living together or "clustering." Offenders can occupy no more than 10 percent of units in a mobile home park. Landlords will also be punished if they allow it. The new law applies to sexual offenders and predators. The Supreme Court's New Term: The justices will hear less politically charged cases this term, according to an editorial from the LA Times. The new term, which began today, is the third full term of the Court with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Samuel A...continue to full post

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