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ukconstitutionallaw.orgworld19 hrs ago
New High Court Division for Tribunal Appeals Begins Operations in Nairobi
Chief Justice Martha Koome established the division, which began operations July 1 at the Milimani Law Courts. It will handle appeals from specialized tribunals except the Tax Appeals Tribunal.
washingtonpost.comfinance3 days ago
Judge Orders DHS to Keep SAVE System Features Disabled After Conflicting Ruling
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on July 8 directed the Department of Homeland Security to maintain disabled features in the SAVE immigration database. The order prevents compliance with a July 7 ruling by another federal judge that would have restored access for four states…
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Retired Judges Tour Midwest Towns to Promote Judicial Independence
A group of retired judges completed a four-day bus tour through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. They spoke in public venues about the importance of judicial independence and public confidence in courts. The tour marked the nation's 250th anniversary.
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Lord Burnett Says Personal Attacks on Judges Threaten Independence
GB News reported that the former Lord Chief Justice addressed the House of Lords on Thursday following Prince Harry's loss in a privacy case against Associated Newspapers. The remarks came after the Duke of Sussex called the defeat a whitewash.
thewire.inpolitics4 days ago
Lord Chief Justice Warns Against Personal Attacks on Judges in Lords Debate on Rule of Law
Lord Burnett of Maldon told peers that personal vilification of judges crosses into an assault on judicial independence. His remarks followed Prince Harry's description of a High Court ruling as a whitewash.
France 24world4 days agoUpdated
South Korea Supreme Court Upholds 7-Year Sentence for Yoon on Obstruction of Justice Charges
The final ruling affirms convictions for obstructing Cabinet deliberation and related acts tied to the December 2024 martial law declaration. Yoon remains in custody while pursuing appeals in separate rebellion and drone cases.
abcnews.go.comworld4 days agoUpdated
Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan Fined $5,000 With No Prison Time for Obstruction
Hannah Dugan received a $5,000 fine on July 8, 2026, with no prison time or probation after her December 2025 conviction for felony obstruction of justice. The sentence followed her direction of a defendant out a non-public exit while ICE agents waited outside the Milwaukee court…
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jns.orgworld5 days ago
Religious rights group files complaint over Sephardic chief rabbi's mikveh remarks
A religious rights organization submitted a complaint to the judicial complaints commissioner after the Sephardic chief rabbi criticized women who immerse in a mikveh without supervision. The filing follows public comments that addressed the practice of unattended ritual immersio…
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citizen.co.zapolitics6 days ago
Israel's Supreme Court Justices Criticize Government Over Broadcast Regulator Ruling
Sitting justices on July 7, 2026, publicly faulted the government for refusing to follow a court order on the broadcast regulator. All living former court presidents joined ex-defense officials in warning of a constitutional crisis.
deccanchronicle.comworld6 days agoUpdated
China court sentences former official to death over $324 million in bribes
A court in eastern China sentenced Yang Youlin to death Monday for accepting more than $324 million in bribes over three decades. The former Jiangsu Province official was also convicted of embezzlement, money laundering and other charges.
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Al Jazeerapolitics8 days ago
Albanian Court Releases 19 Protesters but Keeps 14 Under Restrictions
A Tirana court released 19 demonstrators on Sunday who had been detained during protests against a luxury coastal resort project. The action follows large rallies that have expanded into wider anti-government demonstrations.
jpost.comworld12 days ago
Judicial Selection Committee Names 26 New Judges and Registrars
The committee appointed 26 judges and senior registrars, bringing the total named this week to 94. The selections follow an 18-month delay in filling judicial vacancies.
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abcnews.go.compolitics12 days ago
Justice Department Appeals Order to Remove Trump Name From Kennedy Center, Citing Donor Conditions
The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal this week asking a federal court to preserve President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center building while litigation continues. Officials warned that removing the name would require returning hundreds of millions of dollars in condi…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics12 days ago
Kenya High Court Upholds Some Ruto Reappointments but Declares Cabinet Unconstitutional over Gender Rule
A majority of the High Court ruled on June 30 that President William Ruto acted within the Constitution when reappointing Cabinet Secretaries dismissed in 2024. The court also declared the current Cabinet unconstitutional for violating the two-thirds gender rule.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics14 days ago
Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn Joyal Nominated to Supreme Court of Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the nomination last week. Joyal appeared before parliamentarians on Monday to discuss his 28-year judicial career and views on the rule of law.
jns.orgworld15 days ago
Judicial Selection Committee Names 68 Court Officials After Year-and-Half Freeze
The committee filled positions across Israel's court system on Sunday. The appointments address part of a vacancy shortage previously flagged by the High Court of Justice.
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nypost.compolitics15 days ago
Iranian Supreme Leader Issues Statement on Judiciary Reform and Legal Cases
The statement calls for judicial changes and the pursuit of cases tied to past conflicts. It references specific incidents from 1404 and 1405 and outlines expectations for the judiciary.
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forbes.comworld17 days ago
Judge Temporarily Blocks Narrower Professional-Degree Rule for Nurse Practitioner Loans
@Forbes reported that U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell issued a stay on June 25, 2026, preventing the Education Department from applying a narrowed definition of professional degrees. The order halts implementation of new federal graduate student loan limits scheduled for July 1.
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thesouthafrican.comworld17 days ago
Deputy Chief Justice Tells High Court Judges to Prioritize Oldest Cases and Improve Data Entry
Moses Kazibwe Kawumi told High Court judges to focus on practical solutions and peer learning rather than understaffing or funding shortfalls. He spoke at a two-day performance review retreat in Jinja on 26 June 2026.
The Dispatchpolitics17 days ago
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Allow Video of Supreme Court and Federal Court Proceedings
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation last week that would allow video of Supreme Court and federal court oral arguments. Proceedings are now available only through audio with still photos of speakers. The Dispatch reported the development on June 26, 2026.
Nbc Newspolitics18 days agoUpdated
Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump Mail-Ballot Order; Earlier Ruling Upheld Other Sections
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction June 25 blocking Sections 2 and 3 of President Trump’s March 31 order. The provisions sought to create a national list of eligible voters and restrict Postal Service delivery of mail ballots. The Trump administrat…
Fox Newspolitics19 days ago
Judge Blocks Key Parts of Trump Election Order but Leaves Funding Conditions for July Decision
U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper ruled Tuesday that key provisions of President Donald Trump's March 2025 order on voter registration and election rules exceeded presidential authority. The decision permanently blocks requirements for proof of citizenship and changes to milit…
Abc Newspolitics18 days agoUpdated
Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Blocking Trump Election Order Provisions
U.S. District Judge Denise Casper barred the Trump administration from enforcing key parts of an executive order on federal elections. The order required proof of citizenship for voter registration and disallowed mail ballots arriving after Election Day. The decision converts a p…
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pbs.orgworld19 days ago
Iran Says It Arrested Over 3,000 People on Collaboration Charges Since Conflict Began
Iran's judiciary stated on June 22 that authorities arrested more than 3,000 people on charges of collaborating with foreign parties since the conflict started. FDD reported the announcement from official Iranian sources.
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Netanyahu Offers Haredi Parties Legislative Concessions for Judicial Overhaul Support
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is advancing an agreement with United Torah Judaism and Shas. The parties would back judicial overhaul measures in return for legislation benefiting the Haredim, Haaretz reported on June 24 2026.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics21 days ago
Appeals Courts Split on Immigration Detention as Three Circuits Rule Against Administration
Federal appeals courts have checked multiple district judges blocking Trump administration immigration policies. The pattern includes writs of mandamus and Supreme Court interventions in deportation and detention cases. A 3-2 circuit split now heads toward Supreme Court review.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld21 days ago
Court of Appeal Halts Order to Deregister Five Parties While Constitutional Challenge Continues
The Court of Appeal in Abuja halted a Federal High Court judgment directing INEC to deregister ADC, AA, APP, AP and ZLP. The stay followed appeals filed by INEC and the parties after the lower court proceeded despite an earlier order.
thehindu.compolitics22 days ago
Knesset Speaker Rejects Court’s Call for New State Comptroller Vote, Leaving Original Selection in Place
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced Sunday he will not hold another vote for State Comptroller. The decision follows controversy over the initial selection process.
Le Mondepolitics23 days ago
Court Orders Restrictions on Spanish PM's Wife Ahead of Corruption Trial
An investigative judge ruled that sufficient evidence exists to bring the prime minister's wife to trial on influence-peddling and misuse of public funds. She must surrender her passport and report to court twice monthly while proceedings continue.
abcnews.go.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
Spanish Court Orders Begoña Gómez to Stand Trial; She Denies Wrongdoing
A Madrid judge ruled Saturday that Begoña Gómez must face a jury trial on embezzlement, corruption, misappropriation and influence-peddling counts tied to her university role.
theiranproject.compolitics24 days ago
Iranian Court Sentences Singer to 74 Lashes for Public Performance Without Hijab
A criminal court in Qom province sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight production team members to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year artistic activity ban. The charges stem from a 2024 YouTube livestream of a patriotic song performed without a hijab. Rights gro…
westernjournal.compolitics24 days ago
Federal Judge Orders Release of Audio Tapes From Classified Documents Probe
A federal judge denied a request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts gathered during a special counsel investigation. The materials include interviews with a ghostwriter and will be provided to a think tank and Congress with redactions.
citizen.co.zaworld26 days ago
Appeals Court Orders Stay on Order to Deregister Five Nigerian Political Parties
The Court of Appeal in Abuja stayed execution of a Federal High Court judgment that had directed INEC to deregister five opposition parties. The appeals court said the lower court judge ignored an earlier order halting proceedings.
manilatimes.networld27 days ago
Sandiganbayan 2nd Division Orders 90-Day Suspension of Senator Jinggoy Estrada Once Resolution Becomes Final
The anti-graft court ordered the suspension on June 16, 2026, after arraigning Estrada on one graft count tied to flood-control projects. The order takes effect upon finality of the resolution.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics28 days ago
Supreme Court declines appeal by suspended 98-year-old federal judge
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by a 98-year-old judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit who was suspended by colleagues in 2023 over mental fitness concerns. The court gave no explanation for rejecting the case.
The Independentworld28 days ago
Federal Judge Eleanor Ross Apologizes After Private Reprimand for Courthouse Conduct
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross issued an apology letter to a former law clerk after an 11th Circuit investigation found she engaged in sexual activity in chambers and initially denied the allegations.
al-monitor.compolitics29 days ago
Four Ultra-Orthodox Men Charged With Rioting at Israeli Judge's Home
Four ultra-Orthodox Israeli men were charged on Sunday with rioting outside the home of a Supreme Court deputy president earlier this month. Two of the suspects also face trespassing charges.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics29 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Some National Park Exhibits and Halt Further Removals
U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley issued a preliminary injunction on June 12, 2026, directing the administration to reinstate exhibits removed from National Park Service sites and to halt further removals.
Al Jazeerapolitics33 days ago
Indonesian Military Court Jails Four Officers Over Acid Attack on Activist
A military court sentenced four officers to prison terms ranging from 1.5 to three years for their role in a March acid attack that left rights activist Andrie Yunus blind in one eye. Prosecutors said the attack was motivated by Yunus's criticism of expanding military influence i…
Nprpolitics34 days ago
Georgia Republican Lawmakers File Impeachment Resolutions Against Judge Privately Reprimanded for Workplace Sexual Misconduct
Rep. Andrew Clyde filed three articles of impeachment Tuesday against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross. A separate Georgia Republican filed a similar resolution one day earlier.
nypost.comworld35 days ago
Federal Courts Convict Operators of Unlicensed Patent Medicine Shops as PSN Calls for Stricter Enforcement
Two May and June 2026 rulings convicted operators of unlicensed drug outlets. The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria called the decisions historic.
rte.ieworld36 days ago
Court directs justice minister to cooperate with high court president on joint matters
A court ruled Sunday that the justice minister must work with the high court president on issues requiring joint action. The decision addresses procedural requirements between the two offices.
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Euronewsscience36 days ago
Iranian Court Upholds One-Year Prison Sentence for Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Over Propaganda Charges
Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court confirmed the sentence against director Jafar Panahi on propaganda charges. The ruling also imposes a two-year travel ban and bars him from political groups.
winnipegfreepress.comworld36 days ago
Philippine Court Orders Bar Five Elected Officials from Leaving Country in Flood Control Cases
Sandiganbayan and other courts issued hold departure orders against Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Senator Chiz Escudero, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Representative Zaldy Co, and Representatives Eric and Edvic Yap. The orders stem from ongoing investigations into alle…
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Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Attack Israeli Supreme Court Judge's Home
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators damaged the residence of a Supreme Court deputy president on June 3. Police arrested around 60 suspects after the incident tied to conscription disputes.
news.sky.comworld38 days ago
Iran Pardons Over 2,000 Prisoners, Excludes Security Offenses
Iran's judiciary requested and received approval for the release of more than 2,000 prisoners. The clemency covers low-level offenders and economic detainees but leaves protesters, activists, and journalists in custody.
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manilatimes.networld40 days ago
Sandiganbayan Upholds Hold Departure Order on Romualdez, Rejects Medical Travel Request to Singapore
The Sandiganbayan 7th Division rejected former House speaker Martin Romualdez’s motion on June 3, 2026. The court upheld the April 22 travel restriction tied to pending Ombudsman complaints.
espn.co.ukworld42 days ago
Supreme Court President Says Threats Against Judges Threaten Court Operations
The head of Israel's Supreme Court stated that incitement, false reports, and personal attacks on judges have begun to impair the court's ability to function. Some judges now avoid answering calls from unknown numbers due to safety concerns.
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uctoday.compolitics42 days ago
Judge Orders Release of Cuban National Justo Betancourt After 6 Months in ICE Detention
U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek granted a habeas corpus petition on May 13 2026, ordering the release of the 54-year-old Cuba-born Miami resident after finding he had been wrongly detained.
al-monitor.compolitics43 days ago
Iranian Judiciary Confirms Confiscation of Assets from Over 100 Accused of Collaboration with Israel or Treason
The judiciary said properties, vehicles and financial assets were confiscated from more than 100 people accused of collaborating with Israel or committing treason.
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nypost.comworld46 days ago
Alabama Probate Judge Suspended Over Ethics Complaint
Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard was suspended after a judicial ethics complaint listed seven charges. The complaint alleges racial comments, staff interference, and delays in involuntary commitment hearings.
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nypost.comworld46 days ago
Federal Judge Eleanor Ross Received Private Reprimand Over Courthouse Conduct
Bloomberg Law reported that U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross was privately reprimanded after investigators found she had repeated sexual encounters with a police officer in her chambers during business hours. The report stated the conduct raised conflict-of-interest concerns and…
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thehindu.comworld48 days ago
Federal High Court Rules Jonathan Eligible for 2027 Presidential Run
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility to contest the 2027 election. The court also imposed fines totaling N21 million on the plaintiff.
nypost.comworld55 days ago
Cape Cod Judge Charged With Domestic Assault Faces June Arraignment
Robert A. Welsh III, first justice of Orleans District Court, was charged with assault and battery on a household member and assault with a dangerous weapon. The alleged incident occurred in January in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
jurist.orgscience55 days ago
State Attorneys General Seek Clarification on Climate Chapter in Judicial Manual
Twenty-three state attorneys general sent a letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts asking about the distribution of a science reference manual that included a climate science section later removed from the online version. The letter raises questions about physical…
slate.compolitics56 days ago
Georgia Judicial Commission Finds Two Supreme Court Candidates Violated Conduct Rules
The Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission determined that candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin violated judicial conduct rules by publicly endorsing each other and pledging to restore abortion rights. The findings became public after an 11th Circuit ruling allowed their…
msnbc.compolitics56 days ago
Fifth Circuit Judges Viewed as Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Legal observers note that several judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit are considered possible candidates for future Supreme Court vacancies. The assessment comes amid ongoing discussion of judicial appointments.
medianama.comworld59 days ago
Brazil Court Orders Arrest of Private Refining Group Head
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of the head of a private refining group. The order is part of ongoing efforts to address organized crime activity within the formal economy. The development was reported on May 15, 2026.
foxnews.comworld61 days ago
Ecuadoran Judge Fatally Shot in Machala During State of Emergency
An Ecuadoran judge was shot dead while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala. The killing occurred during a state of emergency declared to combat organized crime. Police said her bodyguards were not present and that she had received prior threats.
theconversation.compolitics62 days ago
Gachagua Moves to Strike Out Supreme Court Appeal on Deputy Chief Justice’s Power to Empanel Judges
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua filed preliminary objections arguing the appeal is moot after Chief Justice Martha Koome reconstituted the High Court bench. All parties have already submitted to the three-judge panel and completed arguments on the impeachment petitions.…