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US Court of Appeals confirms district court decision on …
WEB14 hours ago — The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a lower court’s decision to restrict legislation that bans transgender girls from playing sports in an all-girls team.. The plaintiffs, Kate and Megan Doe, two transgender minors, challenged Senate Bill 1165 (Save Women’s Sports Act), which bans transgender girls and women from taking part in women’s sports and teams that match ...
US appeals court dismisses suit against New York City rifle permit …
WEB18 hours ago — The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed a civil suit on Monday challenging New York City’s rifle permit law. The case concerned New York City resident Joseph Srour, who was denied permits to possess rifles and shotguns in his home by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in 2019, due to “poor moral judgment.”.
Lebanon judge extends former central bank governor detention …
WEB13 hours ago — The first investigative judge in Beirut, Lebanon, ruled on Monday that the former governor of Lebanon’s central bank (BDL), Riad Salameh, will remain in detention as investigations into corruption charges continue, local media reported. The judge issued an arrest warrant against Riad Salameh after his interrogation session concluded.
Controversial Mexico judical reform reaches final vote in Senate
WEB20 hours ago — September 10, 2024 09:06:48 am. Mexico’s Senate committees approved a controversial judicial reform late on Sunday, which aims to reform the system entirely. The bill, which passed by a wide margin in the Morena-controlled lower house, was approved in a seven-hour session of the Constitutional Points and Legislative Studies Committees.
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WEB5 days ago — August 18, 2024 02:05:04 pm. In legend, Achilles, Greek warrior and hero of the Trojan War, fought Trojan prince Hector to avenge the death of his friend Patroclus. Hector had killed Patroclus, and he planned to cut off Patroclus’ head and give his body to the dogs for food. Before the fight, Hector waits for Achilles and then proposes that ...
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US Supreme Court rules unanimous jury required for sentence
WEBJun 21, 2024 — The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a unanimous jury is required to apply a recidivism punishment under the federal Armed Career Criminal Act.That act imposes a 15-year mandatory minimum prison term for offenders who have three or more qualifying convictions, from three separate occurrences, under the act.
World Justice Project index paints picture of global rule of law in ...
WEBOct 26, 2022 — The World Justice Project (WJP) Wednesday released its 2022 Rule of Law Index. For the fifth year in a row, the majority of countries experienced a decline in the rule of law. 85 out of 140 countries, accounting 61 percent and 4.4 billion people, saw a decline in rule of law. 52 countries, or 39 percent, saw overall improvement.
Supreme Court Hubris: It Is Time to Return Power to the People
WEBSep 27, 2021 — The Supreme Court’s 2021-2022 term which starts the first Monday in October will likely be one of the most important of the last 50 years. The Justices have already agreed to hear disputes involving gun control legislation and abortion rights and are likely to decide a major affirmative action case as well. Given that Republican presidents appointed six of the nine current Justices, there is ...