Top civil servant seeks judicial review over sacking in Mandelson scandal

Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles

The federal government and more than 1,000 federally appointed judges are at odds over the best way to settle an ongoing salary dispute, raising concerns in both the legal and political community that the case could end up tarnishing the judiciary's reputation.

Mistrial declared in trial over deadly Palisades Fire

After two days of deliberations, a federal judge declared a mistrial in the case concerning the origin of the devastating January 2025 fires in Los Angeles. NBC News' Misty Marris explains how the judge reached the mistrial verdict.

Auditor gets slap on wrist for assigning self to check P602M in DPWH projects

The COA reprimands a senior state technical audit specialist in Koronadal City for violation of reasonable office rules and regulations

Ex‑Temerloh police chief ordered to enter defence on 46 bribery charges totalling RM69,600

KUANTAN, June 29 — The Sessions Court here today ordered former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yus...

Carney names Alan Diner as new Federal Court chief justice

Justice Alan Diner is the new Federal Court chief justice, replacing Paul Crampton who retired at the end of October. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Diner’s appointment in a news release issued this morning. The new chief justice takes on a leadership role as a growing case backlog, primarily driven by immigration issues, strains court [] The post Carney names Alan Diner as new Federal Court chief justice appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Ex-Code of Conduct Tribunal chair Danladi Umar sent to Kuje Prison

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday remanded former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, Danladi Umar, in Kuje Correctional Centre after he was arraigned by the Federal Government on a four-count charge bordering on alleged corruption and abuse of office. Justice Peter Kekemeke ordered Umar’s remand [] Ex-Code of Conduct Tribunal chair Danladi Umar sent to Kuje Prison

2027 Polls: FHC approves filing of cases on weekends, public holidays

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri As courts grapple with a surge of pre-election litigation, the Federal High Court’s new Practice Direction now allows litigants to file processes on weekends and public holidays. The Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, who repealed the 2022 version of the Practice Directions, directed the Registry of the Court in all Judicial Divisions [] The post 2027 Polls: FHC approves filing of cases on weekends, public holidays appeared first on Vanguard News.

1,200 DOJ Alums Ask Senators to Reject Blanche, Who Has ‘Utterly Failed to Abide By’ His Oath

A ‘Government of Laws, Not of Men’ The Justice Department alumni group, Justice Connection, has sent a letter to the...

Court blocks DOJ release of Biden’s conversations with biographer

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Justice Department from turning over to a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations former President Joe Biden had with his biographer roughly a decade ago. A panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed to []...Click to read more

Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown blocked by judge in major election blow

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday blocked implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to tighten rules for mail-in votin

Judge blocks key parts of Trump’s mail-in voting order ahead of 2026 midterms

ALBAWABA- A federal judge in Boston has blocked major provisions of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at tightening mail-in and absentee voting rules ahead of the 2026 U...

The Roberts Court closes the courthouse door — and the border

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter scrutinizes a 6-3 barrage ahead of the term’s final rulings and beats the drum for fuller court transparency. The post The Roberts Court closes the courthouse door — and the border appeared first on MS NOW.

Obama Judge Slams Door Shut on Major Trump Election Plot

Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersA judge appointed by Barack Obama has thrown a wrench into President Donald Trump’s vote-by-mail power grab.Boston-based District Judge Indira Talwani has blocked key parts of an executive order signed by Trump that sought to grant federal authorities the power to determine who may vote by mail and who has their ballots withheld.The order exceeded Trump’s authority under the Constitution, according to Talwani. Federal law says state legislatures and Congress set the rules for federal elections, not the Oval Office.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from supervising the prosecution of the man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Cole Tomas Allen had argued that involvement in his prosecution by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche [] The post Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules appeared first on Loonie Politics.

DOJ refused to swear in writing that Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund is dead

The Justice Department told a federal judge that compelling sworn statements from senior officials raises serious separation of powers concerns

Federal Judge Vacates Biden Immigration Rule on Administrative Closure Cases

A federal judge in Texas has vacated a Biden-era Justice Department immigration rule that expanded the use of administrative closure in immigration court, ending a policy critics described as “quiet amnesty.”

Dramatic outburst in SC: Complainant throws papers, abuses Chief Justice

Dramatic outburst in SC: Complainant throws papers, abuses Chief Justice

Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Leadership Regarding Justice Kagan’s Conflicted Interests in Upcoming Case

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Netanyahu says trial is political persecution as judges reiterate recommendation to drop bribery charge

'I demand justice,' Netanyahu said after judges decided to increase the pace of the proceedings from four hearings a week to five. Judges had not intended to revisit their recommendation to drop bribery charges, but did so after both sides referred to it during the hearing

“Judge has to approve the dismissal”: US lawyer on Adani-DOJ case

It is a fairly routine process. The Department of Justice has great discretion in deciding whether to bring a case and whether to dismiss it, Chris Man stated. Once a case is filed, the judge has to approve the dismissal, but I'm not aware of any instance where any judge has ever refused that happening.

Supreme Court orders review of flawed judge appointment by Judicial Service Commission

Supreme Court orders review of flawed judge appointment by Judicial Service Commission

Trump administration asks high court to OK its unprecedented immigration detention policy

The U.S. Justice Department asked the justices to resolve a division among federal appeals courts.

A Judge Who Moved Justice Forward

by Chap Petersen We spend a lot of time complaining about public servants in today’s America. And, truthfully, a lot of elected officials are pretty worthless. But there are exceptions. Last Friday, Judge Penney Azcarate presided over her final Motions Day docket as the Chief Judge of Fairfax County Circuit Court. She will be best remembered as []

Trump's EO to tighten mail-in voting rules halted by judge

A federal judge in Boston has blocked implementation of President Donald Trump's executive order on mail-in voting. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Supreme Court – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Part 2: the Bad – Deborah Chambers

The Supreme Court – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Part 2: the Bad – Deborah Chambers

Federal judge blocks parts of Trump’s executive order on voting by mail

A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday blocked key portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to tighten rules governing mail-in voting, ruling the president lacked constitutional authority to impose the changes on states ahead of this year’s midterm elections. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction halting implementation of several provisions in Trump’s []

Will FNM Take Bastian, Miller-Brice Cabinet Appointments to Court?

Will FNM Take Bastian, Miller-Brice Cabinet Appointments to Court?

Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to harass and retaliate against them.

Options for judge after Eleanor Donaldson trial of the facts

The judge at Newry Crown Court could issue a number of treatment orders or else an absolute discharge.

Cameroon: Failed Promise to Reduce Gender-Based Violence

[HRW] Discriminatory Laws, Underinvestment in Public Services Enable Abuse

Jonathan Turley Has a Short Reading Assignment for Media Putting Woke Spin on SCOTUS' Title IX Ruling

Jonathan Turley Has a Short Reading Assignment for Media Putting Woke Spin on SCOTUS' Title IX Ruling

Thomas, Gorsuch say Supreme Court should revisit landmark libel ruling

Justice Clarence Thomas renewed his calls for the Supreme Court to revisit its 1964 landmark decision that makes it difficult to bring defamation suits against public figures. The conservative justice’s urging came as his colleagues declined to take up an appeal from longtime Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz on Monday. Dershowitz petitioned the Supreme Court to revive his defamation lawsuit...

Massachusetts Court Sides With Michigan, Shuts Down White House Bid To Take Over Mail-In Ballots

A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked a White House executive order that attempted to establish federal oversight over state voter registration rolls and mail-in voting for the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. The ruling comes in response to a multi-state lawsuit led by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 24 states. [] Massachusetts Court Sides With Michigan, Shuts Down White House Bid To Take Over Mail-In Ballots

Latif Iddrisu assault case: court orders continuation after AG, IGP fail to settle matter

The High Court has ordered the continuation of the eight-year old case involving Multimedia journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney-General after rejecting a request by the State for a further adjournment to pursue an out-of-court settlement. The case returns to active proceedings four months after the State informed the court The post Latif Iddrisu assault case: court orders continuation after AG, IGP fail to settle matter appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Trump officials were so extreme in transgender health case that a Texas judge hit pause

A federal judge in Texas has paused consideration of an emergency request in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health after an unusual confrontation between two federal courts over where the fight should proceed, Law Dork first reported.

Obama-appointed federal judge shuts down Trump admin’s attempt to seize transgender patients’ medical records

A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from obtaining years of medical records related to transgender patients from New York hospitals. U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that federal prosecutors could not access the records while the court reviews whether the subpoenas were issued in bad...

Latif Iddrisu case resumes as court rejects further adjournment for settlement talks

The High Court has ordered the continuation of the long-running case involving Multimedia Group journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney-General.

Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold owners’ meeting in July after repeated delays

The administrator of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court estate, which was destroyed in a deadly fire last November, has pledged to hold a long-awaited homeowners’ meeting in July after repeated delays. In a notice issued to the estate’s residents on Friday, Hop On Management Company said it had decided not to appeal against a ruling by the Lands Tribunal this month, which dismissed the company’s earlier request to postpone the extraordinary general meeting (EGM). The government appointed the company in...

Long arm of the paw! Top officer faces gross misconduct probe over 'bias' against... a police dog charity

Long arm of the paw! Top officer faces gross misconduct probe over 'bias' against... a police dog charity