United must face lawsuit over 'window seats' that don't have windows, judge rules

Wyoming judges: We must protect the independence of our judiciary

An independent judiciary is a safeguard not for judges — but for every American citizen, writes U.S. District Court Judges Alan B. Johnson, Kelly H. Rankin and Scott W. Skavdahl. The post Wyoming judges: We must protect the independence of our judiciary appeared first on WyoFile .

Executive Capture of the Judiciary and the Criminalization of the Legal Profession

[HRW] Civil society joint statement - ID with SR on independence of judges and lawyers - HRC62

[OPINION] Why impeachments are too important to be left to lawyers alone

Lawyers might revel in procedure, but the public judges politically. Citizens evaluate trust, legitimacy and abuse of office.

Israel police chief says force will obey all High Court rulings after spokesman declines to rule out defiance

Danny Levy's remarks come after the police spokesman declined to rule out defying the court if its rulings conflicted with the position of Itamar Ben-Gvir. 'We obey the law,' he said. 'Regardless of anyone's political views'

Who Will Have To Answer To The Judge?

Because someone will. They need to explain something. They will need to explain it well, because it appears that something that was dictated by the judge in court has not been done. This could have consequences. And if it was done, there’s still a second question to answer. Gratitude for Raw Story: A federal judge

At Some Point, This View Co-Host Will Be Slapped With a Lawsuit

At Some Point, This View Co-Host Will Be Slapped With a Lawsuit

Semantan Estate fails in bid to postpone Duta Enclave compensation assessment

High Court rules if stay of proceedings allowed, it will cause prejudice to defendant.

Criminal vs. Civil Lawsuit: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

If you’ve ever spent a weekend binge-watching legal dramas, you might think you have a solid grasp of how the justice system works. You see lawyers dramatically pacing around a courtroom, unexpected witnesses taking the stand, and judges banging gavels to restore order. However, television rarely stops to explain the actual framework of the American []

Rot in judiciary: It’s now a common talk that politicians ‘own’ some judges — Mato

There are 40 houses. In the FCT we have over 66 judges. High Court, we have close to 100. Who and who will be given these houses? The post Rot in judiciary: It’s now a common talk that politicians ‘own’ some judges — Mato appeared first on Vanguard News.

What’s This Database DHS Is Trying to Use to Purge Voter Rolls?

Hello, and welcome back to The Franchise! This week, a federal judge in Washington, D.C. blocked the recently-expanded use of...

United Airlines will face a lawsuit over charging extra for windowless window seats

A federal judge rejected the carrier's argument that window seat referred only to seat location, not a guaranteed view outside

EDITORIAL: Our kingdom for a French dictionary?

Should courts dictate to the Crown who cannot be their representatives in this country?

Ben Woodfinden: Finally — new Supreme Court justice doesn’t think he’s above Parliament

Glenn Joyal has been warning about judicial overreach for decades

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.

The Supreme Court Just Left Police With a Problem, Alito Says

Two justices say a court ruling could force officers into a dangerous legal gray area. Here’s what the decision means for law enforcement.

United argued that a window seat is just a seat near a wall

I mean, you could put a window in the wall? United Airlines tried to argue that a window seat does not necessarily include a window, which is the kind of corporate reasoning that makes a person check whether airplane still means airplane. — Read the rest The post United argued that a window seat is just a seat near a wall appeared first on Boing Boing.

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech

NYT wins again: Judge blocks Pentagon rule that required escorts for reporters

NYT wins again: Judge blocks Pentagon rule that required escorts for reporters

A win-win plan to de-politicize the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is on the verge of becoming a political football. Congress can prevent it — if both sides can trade what they want for what they need.

RUU pemisahan kuasa Peguam Negara, Pendakwa Raya usaha reformasi besar kerajaan

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan bersedia membawa Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) bagi memisahkan fungsi Peguam Negara dan Pendakwa Raya untuk dibahaskan serta diluluskan pada sidang Parlimen kali ini selepas mengambil kira hasil sesi libat urus serta penelitian Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Parlimen. Menteri Komunikasi, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata, perkara itu antara yang dibincangkan dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri hari ini, sekali ... Read more The post RUU pemisahan kuasa Peguam Negara, Pendakwa Raya usaha reformasi besar kerajaan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Rioters Stormed This Federal Building - Now a Judge Wants the Security Fence Gone.

Rioters Stormed This Federal Building - Now a Judge Wants the Security Fence Gone.

What Happens If Politicians Ignore SCOTUS?

The fight between John Fetterman and Zohran Mamdani over defying a Supreme Court immigration ruling is less about one mayor and one senator than about a deeper stress test of American constitutional culture: what happens when local officials treat a contested Court as morally illegitimate, and national politicians insist that ignoring it is, by definition, []

Once Again, A Missouri Judge Strikes Down State’s Abortion Restrictions

At a certain point, you’d think the Missouri state legislature would take the hint, but nope, the state attorney general intends to appeal the ruling.

SCOTUS Pasting Birth Tourism Into The Constitution Demands A Legal System Rebuild

That a court with six Republican-appointed justices could hand down such a patently un-American decision is an indictment of America's rogue legal system.

SCOTUS keeps papering over the antiquated Second Amendment

The Court's conservative majority turns to “history and traditions” to ignore the obvious — again

Supreme Court Drama: Petitioner Throws Documents At The Bench, Shouts 'Ma******d; Watch Video

Drama in Supreme Court is something that can only be seen in the movies, but here's a reality check. A routine hearing in Supreme Court turned dramatic on Friday after a petitioner shouted at the bench, claimed to be the sovereign,

Court threatens to dimiss suit against FHC Chief Judge, Justice Lifu in alleged bias suit 

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threatened to dismiss a suit filed against the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu for lack of diligent prosecution. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a ruling, held that the case would be dismissed if there was no representation for the plaintiff, Mr. Nkemakolam Ukandu, [] Court threatens to dimiss suit against FHC Chief Judge, Justice Lifu in alleged bias suit

Federal High Court Issues New Rules For Pre-Election Cases

New Federal High Court rules permit weekend filings, virtual hearings and nationwide transfer of election cases by the Chief Judge.

High Court fires back in Second Authority case: 'Elected officials must act according to law'

If elected officials choose not to comply with court rulings, the High Court of Justice warned, they risk exposure to civil lawsuits.

US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case

Judge says comments to the media by prosecutors about defendant violate rules of what can be said outside of court.

Supreme Court Protects Girls, Upholds Reality

The Supreme Court decision on Little v. Hecox out of Idaho and West Virginia v. B.P.J. allows states to do what's right.

Lawyer for ex-AFL umpire accused of corrupt betting argues Victoria-specific technicality

Lawyers for Michael Pell, his brother and friend argue the case against them – over betting on the Brownlow Medal – should be dismissed.

Citizenship, Not Scrutiny

In BPJ, the Court gives a win to conservatives but retains a problematic framework for interpreting the Fourteenth Amendment.

US DoJ Says Adani Case Should Never Have Been Brought, Urges Judge To Drop Charges

The DOJ said requiring prosecutors to publicly justify decisions to drop cases would discourage future dismissals, expose privileged internal deliberations and infringe on the executive branch's...

Breaking News: Judge Orders DOJ to Remove Redactions from Epstein Files

In response to a lawsuit filed by independent journalist Katie Phang, a federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to “unredact” specific portions of the Epstein files or explain why it could not comply. A redaction is a black mark used to hide names or other material. CBS reporters Joe Walsh and Daniel Ruetenik []

America Is Due a Third Reconstruction

Michele Goodwin The nation can thank the Supreme Court for its periods of turmoil. It’s time for a new jurisprudence. The post America Is Due a Third Reconstruction appeared first on The Nation.

Supremes Reject Lawsuit Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer...

Supremes Reject Lawsuit Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer... (First column, 1st story, link)

I sat metres away from former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson as his life changed forever

Newry Crown Court’s court one played host to one of the biggest trials involving a political figure in the north’s history

Some thoughts on the U.S. v Hemani Decision

We wrote about the U.S. v Hemani case when the oral arguments took place, and the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision written by Justice Gorsuch is consistent with what we wrote. The concurring decision by Justices Jackson and Sotomayer is comical in its logical errors, and we will discuss that at the end of this post. [] The post Some thoughts on the U.S. v Hemani Decision appeared first on Crime Prevention Research Center.

Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that NYT journalists be accompanied by an escort

A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an official escort, in another setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon. U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington said that policy violated the First Amendment and []...Click to read more