US Legal Crisis: Defence Lawyers Unpaid After Shutdown
US government shutdown ends but defence lawyers face payment crisis, jeopardising defendants' rights. Constitutional protections at risk as funding shortfall continues.
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UK Political Crisis Deepens Over Rwanda Deportation Plan
Rishi Sunak's government battles legal challenges and internal rebellion over controversial asylum policy while navigating economic pressures and diplomatic tensions.
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Tariff Powers
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case challenging Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs, setting up a constitutional battle that could redefine presidential power and global trade relations.
Newsom challenges Supreme Court on homelessness crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom takes bold constitutional stand against Supreme Court ruling, defending California's right to address homelessness crisis with progressive policies.
Woman challenges Australia's anti-terror laws in court
A landmark legal battle unfolds as a Sydney woman prosecuted for flying a Hezbollah flag mounts a constitutional challenge against Australia's counter-terrorism legislation, testing the boundaries of national security laws.
South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling
In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
Trump's Immunity Claim Sparks Supreme Court Battle
Former President Donald Trump's legal team argues for absolute immunity from prosecution, potentially delaying his election interference trial and setting up a landmark Supreme Court battle that could reshape presidential power.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Trump fires copyright chief in Supreme Court power clash
The Trump administration has ignited a legal firestorm by dismissing Copyright Office chief Shira Perlmutter, prompting a Supreme Court battle over presidential power and government appointments.
Paul Biya, 92, wins Cameroon election extending 42-year rule
At 92, Paul Biya secures another term as Cameroon's president following contested elections, extending his four-decade leadership amid opposition outcry and international scrutiny.
Florida Court Allows 6-Week Abortion Ban, Voters to Decide
In a landmark ruling with profound national implications, Florida's Supreme Court has simultaneously greenlit a stringent six-week abortion ban while allowing voters to potentially override it in November's ballot.
Trump's Supreme Court Ballot Battle Escalates
The US Supreme Court confronts a constitutional crisis as Donald Trump faces removal from presidential ballots in Illinois and Colorado, testing the rarely-used 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.
Hawaii court rejects Trump ballot challenge
Honolulu's highest court rejects former President Donald Trump's attempt to disqualify a voter from the 2024 election ballot in a groundbreaking constitutional decision.
Judge blocks Trump's National Guard election plan
A US federal court has halted Donald Trump's controversial plan to deploy National Guard troops for election monitoring in Portland, citing constitutional concerns in a groundbreaking decision.
Supreme Court voids gun ban for drug users
In a landmark 9-0 decision, America's highest court has overturned the federal ban preventing unlawful drug users from possessing firearms, declaring it violates Second Amendment rights.
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.
Ivory Coast crisis: Ouattara seeks fourth term amid protests
Political tensions escalate in Ivory Coast as President Alassane Ouattara seeks unprecedented fourth term, triggering violent protests and international concern over democratic stability in West Africa.
Trump Files Emergency Supreme Court Appeal in Immunity Fight
Donald Trump launches urgent Supreme Court challenge against ruling denying him presidential immunity in election interference case, setting up constitutional showdown.
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.
Trump's Supreme Court tariff power battle begins
Donald Trump takes his fight over presidential tariff authority to the Supreme Court in a landmark constitutional case that could reshape US trade policy and executive power.
Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Tommy Robinson Courtroom Outburst Over Contempt Charges
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
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.
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 overturns conversion therapy bans
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
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