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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Asylum, Work-Permit Rules for Nationals From High-Risk Countriesdeccanchronicle.com
politics3 hrs ago

Federal 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.

The Boston Globe
Cnn
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Supreme Court to release 23 remaining opinions by end of termWashington Examiner
politics11 hrs ago

Supreme 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.

Washington Examiner
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Federal Appeals Court Denies Pseudonymity to Parent in School Vaccine Lawsuitthegatewaypundit.com
politics14 days ago

Federal 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.

reason.com
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Supreme Court Dismisses Death Penalty IQ Case Without New Guidancealternet.org
world15 days ago

Supreme 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…

Newsweek
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West Midlands Ambulance Service Withdraws from Birmingham Pride ParadeGB News
politics16 days ago

West 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West Midlands Ambulance Service has withdrawn from this weekend's Birmingham Pride event after receiving legal advice.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.

GB News
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Federal court rules Coles misled shoppers on discountsthegatewaypundit.com
business19 days ago

Federal 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.

The Guardian
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Court Rulings Highlight Legal Risks of Using AI for Business and Legal Queriesforbes.com
ai23 days ago

Court 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…

forbes.com
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French Courts Rule on Antisemitism in Recent CasesSubstrate placeholder — needs review
world45 days ago

French 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…

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