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deccanchronicle.comFederal Judge Blocks Trump Asylum, Work-Permit Rules for Nationals From High-Risk Countries
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday that several immigration policies enacted by the Trump administration are unlawful. The decision halts a global pause on asylum applications and blocks restrictions tied to the president's travel ban.
Washington ExaminerSupreme Court to release 23 remaining opinions by end of term
The Supreme Court has 23 cases still pending as it approaches the end of its current term. The rulings cover state laws on sports participation, executive branch authority, gun regulations, and other matters. The court has scheduled opinion releases for June 11, 18, and 25.
thegatewaypundit.comFederal Appeals Court Denies Pseudonymity to Parent in School Vaccine Lawsuit
A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that a parent suing over a school vaccination mandate must proceed under her real name. The 2-1 decision found insufficient evidence of reasonable fear of severe harm.
alternet.orgSupreme Court Dismisses Death Penalty IQ Case Without New Guidance
The Supreme Court dismissed Hamm v. Smith on Thursday, leaving lower courts without additional direction on evaluating multiple IQ scores in death penalty cases. Justice Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the ruling increases confusion in the court's approach to intellectual disabil…
GB NewsWest Midlands Ambulance Service Withdraws from Birmingham Pride Parade
West Midlands Ambulance Service has withdrawn from this weekend's Birmingham Pride event after receiving legal advice. The decision follows a recent court ruling that found uniformed participation by police at a similar event unlawful.
thegatewaypundit.comFederal court rules Coles misled shoppers on discounts
A federal court found Coles promoted discounts that were not real. The Australian consumer watchdog brought the case in 2024. The ruling places other retailers on notice.
forbes.comCourt Rulings Highlight Legal Risks of Using AI for Business and Legal Queries
Two federal court decisions issued on the same day addressed whether materials generated with AI tools can be protected by attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine. One ruling found that prompts and outputs shared with attorneys lacked privilege because there was no att…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFrench Courts Rule on Antisemitism in Recent Cases
A French appeals court ruled that the poisoning of a Jewish family by their nanny was not motivated by antisemitism. This decision aligns with several other cases over the past five years where courts did not recognize antisemitic intent. Lawyers and community representatives hav…