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Michal Klajban / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)New Zealand Faces Legal Challenge Over Climate Emission Targets
A court case in New Zealand questions the government's reliance on future technologies to meet carbon emission goals. Environmental groups argue that recent policy changes have weakened efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. A decision is expected later this year.
New America / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)American Commentator Challenges Charges from Previous Administration Over Russian TV Work
An American commentator who worked for Russian TV is contesting charges brought by the previous administration. The administration described him as a Russian propagandist. He argues the charges infringe on free speech rights.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)South Korea's Constitutional Court Refers Petition Challenging Insurrection Tribunal Law to Full Bench
South Korea's Constitutional Court has referred a petition by former President Yoon Suk Yeol challenging a new insurrection tribunal law to its full nine-member bench. The law, passed in December and effective the following month, establishes specialized benches for insurrection…
jurist.orgLaw Firm Files Appeal Against California's Sanctuary State Law on Behalf of City and Officials
A law firm led by a Trump administration advisor has filed an appeal challenging California's sanctuary state status. The appeal, filed on behalf of Huntington Beach and officials including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, seeks to overturn a 2017 law restricting local coope…