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Supreme Court to hear landmark gun rights case

The US Supreme Court is set to examine whether banning marijuana users from owning firearms violates Second Amendment rights in a case that could reshape gun control laws.

Trump defies Supreme Court on Illinois Guard deployment

In an unprecedented constitutional crisis, President Trump directly challenges the US Supreme Court by ordering National Guard troops into Illinois against judicial orders, testing the foundations of American democracy.

Trump's legal gambit: weaponising presidential power

An alarming transformation is unfolding in American politics as legal constraints designed to limit executive power are being repurposed as weapons. This analysis examines the dangerous precedent being set and its implications for democratic institutions.

NSW Protest Laws Struck Down as Unconstitutional

In a stunning legal blow to the New South Wales government, the state's controversial anti-protest legislation has been declared unconstitutional following a challenge by Palestine Action Group activists.

Court restores Trump's National Guard control in Illinois

A federal appeals court has reinstated former President Donald Trump's control over National Guard deployments in Illinois, overturning a previous injunction that had blocked his authority in a major constitutional showdown.

New Mexico Governor's Firearm Ban Overturned by Court

A federal judge strikes down New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's emergency public health order suspending gun rights, declaring it unconstitutional in a major victory for Second Amendment advocates.

Court blocks Sydney Opera House pro-Palestine march

A planned pro-Palestine demonstration at Sydney Opera House has been prohibited by the NSW Supreme Court following police warnings of significant safety risks and potential public disorder.

Texas judge orders God to testify in court case

A Texas judge's extraordinary ruling requiring 'God' to appear as a witness in a religious property dispute has ignited fierce debate about religious freedom and legal boundaries.

US Supreme Court begins pivotal new term with major cases

The US Supreme Court begins a landmark term tackling explosive issues from abortion rights and gun laws to environmental regulations and digital privacy in what promises to be a defining session for American jurisprudence.

Trump's Supreme Court immunity case: A constitutional crisis

In a dramatic legal showdown, Donald Trump's legal team argues before the Supreme Court that presidents enjoy absolute immunity from prosecution, raising profound questions about executive power and accountability in American democracy.

Judge deals blow to Trump immigration policy

In a landmark legal decision that has sent shockwaves through Washington, a federal judge has delivered a resounding rebuke to the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies, exposing deep constitutional concerns.

Supreme Court Hears Social Media Free Speech Case

In a landmark case that could redefine digital rights, the US Supreme Court hears arguments about whether government officials can block critics on social media platforms, sparked by a California healthcare activist's battle with Trump-era officials.

Texas Judge Mandates AI Disclosure in Court Filings

A US federal judge in Texas has issued a groundbreaking order requiring lawyers to certify they did not use AI programmes like ChatGPT to draft filings without human oversight. The move aims to combat 'hallucinated' fake cases and protect legal integrity.

Parents lose court battle over son's cancer donations

A High Court rules against parents seeking to transfer £100,000 in cancer donations raised for their late son to his terminally ill younger sister. The charity trustees' decision to use funds for general purposes is upheld.

South Africa ends forced surname change for wives

A historic South African court ruling declares the common law practice compelling married women to adopt their husband's surname unconstitutional, championing gender equality and personal choice.

Amy Coney Barrett's surprising shift on Supreme Court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is emerging as an unexpected swing vote in pivotal Supreme Court rulings, challenging assumptions about the court's conservative supermajority and demonstrating a distinct judicial philosophy.

Government Faces Supreme Court Over Parliamentary Powers

The UK government is headed for a landmark Supreme Court battle against the Equality and Human Rights Commission over controversial changes to parliamentary scrutiny procedures. Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warns of constitutional overrea

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