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US Supreme Court Issues Temporary Pause on Deportations for Venezuelan Asylum Seekers

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken a significant step to halt the deportation of Venezuelan men in immigration custody, responding to urgent concerns raised by their attorneys about the potential risk of removal without the necessary judicial review. “The government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order of this Court,” stated the justices in a brief, unsigned ruling. In a display of dissent, Conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito…

UK Supreme Court Establishes Legal Definition of Woman Based on Assigned Sex at Birth

In a significant ruling, the UK Supreme Court has clarified that the terms "woman" and "sex" as defined in Britain's Equality Act pertain specifically to biological women and biological sex. The challenge was spearheaded by the campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS), which raised important questions about the definition of "woman" in Scottish legislation designed to ensure 50% female representation on public boards. The crux of the dispute revolved around whether individuals who possess a gender recognition certificate…

Liberia’s Supreme Court Takes Issue with Actions of ‘Dominant’ Legislators

The actions of a faction of lawmakers, dubbed the "majority bloc," are now under significant scrutiny within the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court. A highly anticipated hearing has unfolded, focusing on the persistent stalemate in the National Legislature. While the court has yet to issue a ruling, legal analysts are already drawing meaningful conclusions from the probing questions posed during the session. “How can a legitimately elected Speaker simply be disregarded?” Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh remarked,…

Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Condemns Trump’s Push for Judicial Impeachment

Yesterday marked a significant moment in the ongoing tension between US President Donald Trump and the judiciary, as Supreme Court Justice John Roberts publicly criticized the President for suggesting the impeachment of a federal judge. In a rare and pointed statement, Justice Roberts stated, "For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision." He further emphasized, "The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."…

Liberia’s Supreme Court Justices Skip Boakai’s Annual Address

On Monday, January 27, the Supreme Court of Liberia found itself noticeably absent from a pivotal moment in the political arena: President Joseph Boakai's constitutionally mandated annual address. As he spoke, the seats reserved for the five justices sat barren, a striking tableau that raised eyebrows and sparked a whirlwind of speculation. Did they choose to stay away to avoid giving a nod of legitimacy to the executive branch's recognition of Richard Nagbe Koon, the ruling Unity Party's pick for Speaker of the House of…

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Leaves TikTok’s Future Hanging in the Balance, as Ban Looms

 (CNN) — The week took an unexpected tumble when the nation’s highest court, dressed in its traditional garb of mystery, decided TikTok’s days on American soil might be numbered. In an enigmatic move, the Supreme Court cleared the path for a contentious prohibition on the app, nodding along the lines of "Seize the day, TikTok," much to the dismay of its lively community of creators and dancers. Despite effervescent protestations from the app's ownership, which framed the impending ban as a thumbing at the nose of the First…

US Supreme Court Deliberates on Potential TikTok Ban in the U.S.

The U.S. Supreme Court has commenced deliberations regarding a contentious law that could enforce a ban on TikTok or mandate its sale by January 19, casting a spotlight on the delicate balance between free speech rights and national security issues surrounding the popular short-video application created by the Chinese firm ByteDance. TikTok, alongside its parent company ByteDance and a handful of content creators, is fighting against a piece of legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last year, which was…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Promises ‘Devastating Retaliation’ Against Israel and the US Following Israeli Assault

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – On Saturday, Iran's leading figure, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States, vowing that any further aggression would provoke “a devastating response.” His remarks follow an uptick in Iranian threats aimed at Israel, especially in light of a military strike on October 26 that targeted Iranian bases, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals. The potential for a broader conflict looms over the already volatile Middle East, exacerbated by the…

Texas Supreme Court Halts Man’s Execution at the Eleventh Hour

The Texas Supreme Court has delivered a last-minute halt to the execution of Robert Roberson, a man on the autism spectrum, whose conviction for murder stems from what his attorneys argue was a grave misdiagnosis related to "shaken baby syndrome." This 57-year-old man faced lethal injection at the state prison in Huntsville after being sentenced for the tragic death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in February 2002. However, in a dramatic twist, the state's highest court intervened, granting a temporary stay following…

Somalia’s Supreme Military Court imposes death penalty on soldier for deadly shooting.

Somalia's Supreme Military Tribunal Delivers Sentence in Soldier's Fatal Shooting Mogadishu (AX) — Today, the Supreme Court of the Armed Forces reached a decisive conclusion regarding two soldiers entangled in a tragic fatal shooting incident that took place earlier this year. Private Mahad Ali Abdi, serving with NISA, faces a death sentence by firing squad for his involvement in the death of Abdiraxmaan Osman Muse. In contrast, Private Bol Adnaan Muse Mohamed has been handed a six-year prison term for his role in the…

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