The Supreme Court is set to make a crucial decision regarding whether or not former President Trump is immune from criminal prosecution. This decision could have significant implications for the ability to hold presidents accountable for any crimes they may have committed while in office. The outcome of this case will be closely watched as it could potentially shape the future of presidential accountability in the United States.
The US Supreme Court has decided not to take up a case alleging voter discrimination in Georgia. The case involves the state's public service commission, which is responsible for regulating utilities and setting rates. The commission has been accused of disenfranchising Black voters. Georgia has not held an election for its public service commission for over two years due to a lawsuit claiming that the way commissioners are elected suppresses the votes of Black individuals. With the Supreme Court's decision on Monday to not hear the case, an appeals court ruling will stand, putting an end to further delays in the legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court has decided to hear Hungary's appeal to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Holocaust survivors seeking compensation for property seized from them during World War II. This marks the second time the Supreme Court has become involved in the ongoing legal battle between Hungary and the survivors.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging states' bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Over 20 states have implemented measures to limit or prohibit access to healthcare that supports the gender identity of young transgender individuals.
Iran has decided to overturn the death sentence of a well-known rapper who has been critical of the regime. Toomaj Salehi, the lawyer representing the hip-hop artist, confirmed that the country's Supreme Court has reversed the ruling. The rapper gained fame for his songs following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.
An Iranian court has overturned the death sentence of rapper Toomaj Salehi, according to his lawyer. Salehi, a 33-year-old musician, had been sentenced to death for 'corruption on Earth'. The decision to overturn the sentence comes amidst Iran's presidential election campaign, although it does not appear to be directly related to the ongoing public debates about the country's future direction, including discussions about women's rights to choose whether or not to wear the hijab. Salehi will now face a retrial.
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has upheld a law aimed at preventing domestic abusers from possessing firearms. This ruling represents a key test of the conservative court's interpretation of Second Amendment rights. The decision reinforces the importance of keeping guns out of the hands of individuals with a history of domestic violence.
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Swedish Landowner in Meteorite Ownership Dispute In a recent legal battle in Sweden, a landowner emerged victorious in a dispute over the ownership of a 14kg meteorite that fell on their private property in 2020. The appellate court’s ruling established significant precedents regarding the classification of meteorites and their […]
Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi, Chief Minister of Delhi, Enforcement Directorate Arvind Kejriwal’s Legal Battle Against Enforcement Directorate Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over allegations of corruption and money […]
Biden to Forgive $5.8 Billion in Student Loan Debt for Nearly 78,000 Public-Sector Workers President Joe Biden has made a significant announcement regarding the forgiveness of student loan debt for public-sector workers. This move is part of the broader efforts to address the challenges faced by borrowers and to provide relief to those working in […]