Judge rules Trump's DC National Guard deployment illegal
A district judge has declared Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington DC unlawful. Discover the constitutional implications and what happens next.
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Police Chief Fined £50k for Court Contempt
Northamptonshire Police's Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet has been fined £50,000 for contempt of court after his force repeatedly failed to hand over video footage of a wrongful arrest. Discover the full story of this police accountability case.
Judge Revives Trump Deportations Contempt Inquiry
Federal judge resumes investigation into whether Trump officials defied court order halting deportations to El Salvador. Read the latest developments in this ongoing legal battle.
Meta Wins EU Antitrust Case Over WhatsApp-Instagram
Meta secures major victory as EU court overturns €1.2bn antitrust fine. The ruling protects WhatsApp and Instagram integration plans. Discover the implications for tech regulation.
New UK contempt laws to tackle online misinformation
Major reforms to contempt of court laws proposed to help police and media fill information voids after incidents like the Southport attack. Learn how this impacts public safety and justice.
Labour's Immigration Overhaul Faces Legal Challenges
Labour's new asylum reforms mirror failed Tory policies, facing identical legal hurdles from human rights laws. Will history repeat itself? Analysis inside.
Jack Straw: ECHR's Strasbourg Court Needs Reining In
Former Home Secretary Jack Straw argues the Strasbourg court's overreach on immigration and prisoner voting undermines UK sovereignty. Discover why reform is essential now.
Hanson Appeals 'Seriously Offensive' Tweet Ruling
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson challenges a federal court judgment over her 'go back' tweet to Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi. Follow the latest on this landmark racial discrimination case.
Man turns up drunk for his own drink-drive sentencing
A 49-year-old man due for drink-driving sentencing had his case adjourned after arriving at court intoxicated. The magistrate issued a stern warning for his next hearing. Read the full story.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to prison after being found in contempt of court for filming defendants in an active criminal case and broadcasting the footage online.
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.
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.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in landmark ruling
The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to implement electoral maps previously deemed racially discriminatory. This landmark decision could reshape American democracy for years to come.
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.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in Alabama case
The US Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act, allowing Alabama to maintain congressional districts that critics say dilute Black voting power.
US Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act in a controversial 6-3 decision that could reshape American elections for years to come.
Tommy Robinson faces three-week prison sentence
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could be jailed for three weeks as he faces contempt of court proceedings following controversial social media posts about an ongoing criminal trial.
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.
Bannon's Supreme Court fight to overturn conviction
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon launches dramatic Supreme Court appeal to overturn contempt of Congress conviction in high-stakes legal battle that could redefine executive privilege.
Sheriff Arpaio guilty of contempt in racial profiling case
Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio faces criminal contempt charges after deliberately ignoring federal court orders to stop targeting Hispanic individuals in his immigration patrols.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Ruling
The US Supreme Court has severely weakened the landmark Voting Rights Act, making it significantly harder to challenge electoral maps as racially discriminatory in a decision that could reshape American democracy.
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.
Radio hosts face contempt charges over Patterson comments
Sydney radio hosts under investigation for potentially breaching court orders with on-air remarks about accused murderer Erin Patterson's case
Alabama Sues Biden Over Immigration Document Concealment
The state of Alabama launches explosive legal action against DHS, accusing officials of deliberately concealing documents about illegal immigrant relocations in a constitutional showdown.
High Court rules UK Govt's Troubles Legacy Act unlawful
The UK Government faces a major legal setback as the High Court rules its controversial Troubles Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity to ex-soldiers and paramilitaries, breaches human rights laws and international obligations.
Starmer's Human Rights Act Overhaul: Democratic Liability?
Exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's controversial plans to expand the Human Rights Act could trigger a constitutional crisis, empowering unelected judges over Parliament and jeopardising national security.
Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.
Met Police Chief: End Jurors' Online Research
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a ban on jurors researching cases online, warning it threatens the future of jury trials in the UK.
Trump Faces Contempt Charge Over Gag Order Breach
Explosive court filings allege Donald Trump violated a gag order by attacking key witnesses, including Stormy Daniels, in his New York criminal trial. The judge is now considering contempt charges.
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