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The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval
The enforcer that could break up Apple and Google is facing upheaval The Department of Justice Antitrust Division is facing upheaval after the sudden firing of two high-ranking officials. The fired officials, Roger Alford and Bill Rinner, were top deputies to Antitrust Division chief Gail Slater. The reason for their termination was cited as “insubordination” […]
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The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US? The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate, affirming existing international laws related […]
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The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response
The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response Since October 2023, Jewish settlers have carried out around 2,000 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, a dramatic surge compared to previous periods. The violence is fueled by a confluence of ideological fervor, opportunism, and far-right Israelis’ […]
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Tesla to pay more than $200 million in damages after being found partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla to pay more than $200 million in damages after being found partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash Tesla has been found partly liable for a fatal Autopilot crash in Florida, resulting in $200 million in punitive damages and $43 million in compensatory damages. This is a rare loss for Tesla over Autopilot, which has […]
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Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights
Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights The concept of due process is a core principle of the US justice system that requires the government to act in accordance with the rule of law, and its implications for migrant rights are being strongly tested. The US Supreme Court […]
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Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts
Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from office by the Constitutional Court due to a leaked phone conversation disparaging Thailand’s military and showing deference to Cambodia’s Hun Sen, sparking concerns about the […]
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Justice Department efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans likely violate constitutional rights
Justice Department efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans likely violate constitutional rights The Trump administration’s efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans may violate constitutional rights, as they pursue denaturalization cases without providing adequate due process protections. The government can only take away citizenship in specific situations, such as if someone “illegally procured” citizenship […]
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How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States
How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States The Catholic Church has played a significant role in changing the conversation about capital punishment in the United States over the past few decades, particularly through the work of activists like Sister Helen Prejean. The church’s anti-death penalty teaching, which […]
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The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions
The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions The Supreme Court has ruled that using age verification to gate adult content does not violate the First Amendment in the US. The court’s decision, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, concludes that states have a valid interest in keeping children away from pornography and […]
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Supreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from
Supreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can rapidly deport immigrants to countries they are not from, including Libya, South Sudan, and others, without giving them time to contest their destination. The decision, which was […]
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