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Former PM charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody
Mali‘s former Prime Minister, Choguel Maiga, has been charged with embezzlement and remanded in custody as the West African country’s military leaders intensify a crackdown on dissent. The charges against Maiga were revealed on Tuesday following a hearing before Mali’s Supreme Court. Maiga, who took office after a second coup in Mali in 2021, was […]
UK’s first transgender judge seeks rehearing of supreme court case
The UK’s first transgender judge, Victoria McCloud, has launched a case against the UK in the European Court of Human Rights, challenging the process that led to the Supreme Court’s ruling on biological sex. McCloud, who is now a litigation strategist at W-Legal, argues that the Supreme Court undermined her Article 6 rights to a […]
US S’Court Declines to Pause New Mississippi Social Media Law
The United States Supreme Court has declined to put on hold a Mississippi law requiring that users of social media platforms verify their age and that minors have parental consent. The high court made the decision on Thursday not to accept the challenge by NetChoice, a trade group that included tech giants such as Meta, […]
Brazilian Judge Hits Back at “Cowardly and Treasonous” Sanctions
The Supreme Court judge presiding over the trial of Brazil‘s ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, has denounced a “cowardly and treacherous” plot to pave the way for another attack on the country’s democracy. Judge Alexandre de Moraes was put under sanctions by the US, apparently as part of a push by Donald Trump to help his ally […]
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Scores Major Legal Victory
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has emerged victorious from a significant legal challenge after the Supreme Court of the Philippines struck down an impeachment complaint against her, deeming it unconstitutional. This ruling, although not an acquittal of the charges, could substantially boost Duterte’s political ambitions, particularly her prospects for the 2028 presidency. The impeachment complaint, […]
Supreme Court Declines to Arrest Bolsonaro Over Social Media Ban
The Brazilian Supreme Court has decided not to take former President Jair Bolsonaro into custody for now, despite his potential violation of a social media ban. Justice Alexandre de Moraes described the incident as “isolated” and opted against an arrest warrant, warning that future violations would culminate in his arrest. De Moraes has overseen a […]
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Threatens to Arrest Bolsonaro
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, has threatened to detain former President Jair Bolsonaro for breaching a ban on appearing in audios, videos, and interviews shared on social media. According to Justice Moraes, Bolsonaro could face “immediate imprisonment” unless his lawyers provide a satisfactory explanation within 24 hours for his appearance in a […]
Brazilian Supreme Court Freezes Assets of Bolsonaro’s Son
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the freezing of the accounts and assets of Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct in the United States. Eduardo Bolsonaro, a Brazilian congressman, has been active in Washington, DC, drumming up support for his father’s court battle. He […]
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Edo Gov Election Dispute
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved its judgment in the appeal arising from the legal battle over the outcome of the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. The apex court, after hearing arguments from counsel representing all parties involved, announced that the final judgment date will be communicated in due course. A […]
S’ Court Sides with Fuel Producers in California Emissions Dispute
The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of fuel producers challenging California’s vehicle emissions standards, allowing their lawsuit to proceed. The court’s 7-2 decision overturned a lower court’s dismissal of the lawsuit, which was filed by Valero Energy’s Diamond Alternative Energy and fuel industry groups. The dispute revolves around an exception granted to […]