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winnipegfreepress.compolitics10 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.compolitics10 days ago
Kenya High Court Orders Cabinet Gender Balance Fixed Within 120 Days
The High Court ruled on July 1 that President William Ruto's Cabinet violates the constitutional two-thirds gender principle. It directed corrective action within 120 days after a petition challenged the appointments for failing to meet gender equality standards.
nbcnews.comworld9 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Upholds Idaho and West Virginia Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ School Sports, 6-3
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that state laws in Idaho and West Virginia barring transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s school sports do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The decision permits states to separate teams by biological sex but does not requ…
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thezimbabwemail.compolitics16 days ago
Zimbabwe Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Bill
The Senate passed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill on Wednesday with 75 votes in favor, four against and one abstention. The measure now awaits presidential assent before it can become law.
thezimbabwemail.compolitics18 days ago
Zimbabwe opposition forum demands withdrawal of constitutional amendment bill already passed by National Assembly
AllAfrica reported that the Constitution Defenders Forum on June 23, 2026, demanded the immediate withdrawal of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 after its passage in the National Assembly. Convenor Tendai Biti cited alleged inducements and lack of a secret ballot.
Washington Examinerpolitics30 days ago
Justice Department opinion finds EEOC disparate impact policies unconstitutional
The Department of Justice issued a 25-page opinion this week stating that EEOC disparate impact policies violate the Constitution by pressuring employers into race-based decisions. The opinion cites recent Supreme Court rulings and could influence future litigation.
Al Jazeerapolitics31 days agoUpdated
Federal judge halts Alabama nitrogen gas execution for one inmate, leaves lethal injection and electric chair available
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Alabama’s nitrogen gas method violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, halting the scheduled execution of Jeffrey Lee.
Abc Newsscience32 days ago
US Appeals Court Returns Alabama Nitrogen Execution Challenge for Further Review
A three-judge panel reversed a May ruling and sent the case back for study of whether nitrogen hypoxia violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision came hours before Jeffery Lee’s scheduled execution on Thursday.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Armenian Prime Minister's Party Wins Parliamentary Election With 49.82 Percent
Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party secured 49.82 percent of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election. The result leaves the party short of a supermajority needed to amend the constitution.
azernews.azpolitics36 days ago
Armenia Votes in Election Pitting Pashinyan’s Azerbaijan Peace Deal Against Pro-Russia Opposition
Civil Contract, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, seeks a two-thirds majority to amend the constitution after signing an initial peace agreement with Azerbaijan last August.
Rapplerpolitics36 days ago
Petition Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Senate Quorum of 12
A high school teacher filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the Philippines on June 5, 2026, seeking a ruling on whether the Senate's June 3 session met the constitutional quorum requirement. The petition also asks the court to affirm actions taken during that session.
france24.compolitics37 days ago
Petro Withdraws Constitution Rewrite Proposal to Broaden Coalition Ahead of Presidential Runoff
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is reversing his plan to rewrite the constitution ahead of this month's presidential runoff election.
Abc Newspolitics37 days ago
Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii Homestead Leases Limited to 50% Hawaiian Blood Quantum
A lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Honolulu challenges the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which limits 99-year leases for $1 a year to applicants with at least 50% Hawaiian ancestry. The suit argues the eligibility rule violates the Constitution.
jns.orgworld40 days ago
Hungarian Prime Minister to Seek Constitutional Change to Remove President
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Monday he will introduce legislation to amend the constitution and remove President Tamas Sulyok after the president refused to resign by the deadline set last Sunday.
techcentral.co.zapolitics40 days ago
South African Parliament Restarts Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry After Constitutional Court Ruling
The 31-member Section 89 Impeachment Committee will elect a chairperson and set procedures after the Constitutional Court ordered Parliament to restart the process over the 2020 Phala Phala theft.
france24.comfinance40 days ago
Hungary Amends Constitution to Replace President
Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced that Hungary will change its constitution to oust President Tamas Sulyok. The move follows statements from Magyar confirming the constitutional amendment plan.
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news.google.compolitics45 days ago
Syrian Authorities Fill 11 Kurdish-Area Seats Through Indirect Selection Process
Syrian authorities completed selection of 11 parliament members from Kurdish-majority districts on May 24. Five seats went to Kurdish candidates under an indirect appointment system established by the constitutional declaration.
freepressjournal.inworld50 days ago
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Legal Team Seeks Review of Panel Report on Farm Burglary
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal team plans to request a review of an independent panel's report. The report found he may have breached the constitution in his handling of a burglary at his game farm.
Le Mondeworld50 days ago
French Constitutional Council Strikes Down Low-Emission Zone Abolition
The Constitutional Council ruled that an article abolishing low-emission zones was unrelated to the original purpose of a bill on economic simplification. The decision came after the National Assembly approved the measure in April.
Washington Examinerpolitics51 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Against Race-Based Voting Districts in Louisiana Case
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais striking down a race-based voting district. Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray notified Fremont County that its court-ordered district violates the Constitution.
Nbc Newspolitics52 days ago
Officers Sue to Block Trump Administration's $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Two police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 filed a federal lawsuit to stop payouts from a new settlement fund. The suit claims the fund could compensate rioters and violates the Constitution.
foxnews.compolitics53 days ago
Rep. Thomas Massie Defends Record Against Trump Attacks in Fox News Interview
Rep. Thomas Massie appeared on Fox News to address President Trump's criticism and outside spending in his reelection race. He described the attacks as desperate and said the contest tests whether voters want representatives loyal to the Constitution or to the President.
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Fox Newspolitics52 days agoUpdated
Louisiana Republican Senator Loses Primary After Voting to Impeach Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy lost the Republican primary for his Senate seat after defending his vote to convict President Donald Trump in the second impeachment trial. Cassidy described the vote as a privilege to uphold the Constitution.
Fox Newspolitics57 days ago
Justice Department Orders States to Issue Undercover License Plates to Federal Agents
The Justice Department has directed several states to stop restricting undercover license plates for Department of Homeland Security agents. Officials said the policy creates safety risks for officers and violates the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. The department set a May…
Fortunefinance58 days ago
Senate Passes Resolution to Withhold Lawmakers’ Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
Senators voted Thursday to withhold their own salaries whenever a government shutdown occurs, with the measure taking effect after the Nov. 3 general election. Sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, the resolution aims to create shared sacrifice after two record-length shutdowns in the…
bbc.co.ukpolitics59 days ago
Justice Department Demands Four States Issue Vehicle Registrations to ICE for Undercover Use
The Justice Department sent letters to officials in Oregon, Massachusetts, Washington and Maine demanding they change policies that restrict vehicle registrations for undercover ICE operations. The department said the restrictions treat federal agencies differently from state and…
Washington Examinerpolitics60 days ago
5th Circuit Hears En Banc Arguments in Texas Lawsuit Over Constitutionality of House Proxy Voting Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Tuesday considered whether pandemic-era proxy voting violated the Constitution's quorum clause in a case targeting the 2022 enactment of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. A federal district court had sided with Texas while a three…
foxnews.compolitics60 days ago
President Describes Vance and Rubio as Dream Team but Declines to Endorse 2028 Successor
The president told guests at a White House Rose Garden dinner that JD Vance and Marco Rubio would form a "dream team" for the White House. He invited the audience to applaud for either man but stopped short of naming a preferred successor. The comments come as several Republicans…
thesouthafrican.comworld61 days ago
Zimbabwe Government Memo Listing Diaspora Activists Leaked Ahead of Planned UK and Ireland Protests
A confidential memo listing dozens of targeted diaspora activists has been leaked, intensifying tensions before planned demonstrations on 15 and 18 May 2026 in several European cities. The individuals are accused of organising petition handovers against the Constitutional Amendme…
Rapplerpolitics61 days ago
House to Deliberate and Vote on Second Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President Sara Duterte
Plenary deliberations and a vote on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are scheduled for Monday, May 11 2026. The House has secured at least 215 votes to advance the case, exceeding the constitutional threshold. Four articles of impeachment cite alleged misuse of fund…
cointelegraph.comfinance63 days ago
Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Campaign Ends After Collecting Nearly 50,000 Signatures
Swiss campaigners are abandoning their effort to force the Swiss National Bank to hold bitcoin reserves after gathering only about half the required signatures for a national referendum. The proposal, which sought to amend the constitution, had been rejected last year by the SNB…
Washington Examinerpolitics64 days ago
Biden-Appointed Mine Safety Commissioner Sues Trump After Being Removed From Post
Moshe Marvit, confirmed to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission in June 2022, filed suit Thursday after receiving an abrupt termination email from the Trump administration. The lawsuit argues the president violated federal law and the Constitution by removing him…
washingtonpost.compolitics64 days ago
Federal Judge Rules Humanities Grant Terminations Unconstitutional
A federal judge determined that the termination of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency violated the Constitution. The ruling found the actions involved blatant discrimination. The decision restores the grants a…
citizen.co.zaworld65 days ago
South African President Expects Action Against Violent Protesters
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to prevent violence during anti-immigrant demonstrations that have spread across several major cities. Magwenya stated that South Africans are not a xenophobic people and that the pr…
rnz.co.nzpolitics65 days ago
South Korea Parliament Fails to Pass Constitutional Amendment Bill
A bill to revise the constitution was not voted on Thursday after the main opposition party boycotted the session, falling short of the required quorum. The proposal would have tightened rules on declaring martial law and added references to two pro-democracy protests in the prea…
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Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Gorsuch Discuss Supreme Court Independence
Chief Justice John Roberts told judges and lawyers that Supreme Court justices are not political actors and that decisions follow the Constitution even when unpopular. Justice Neil Gorsuch separately rebuffed any suggestion of loyalty to the appointing president and said the cour…
Euronewspolitics67 days ago
North Korea States It Is Not Bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Pyongyang's UN envoy Kim Song delivered the statement at the NPT review conference in New York, reiterating that its nuclear status is irreversible and enshrined in the constitution. The declaration comes as signatories assess the pact's future amid eroding trust among nuclear po…
Washington Examinerpolitics69 days ago
Supreme Court Rules Louisiana Congressional District Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on May 1, 2026, that Louisiana's second black-majority congressional district violated the Constitution, narrowing conditions for minority-majority districts. This decision has prompted reactions from Congressional Black Caucus members and led to map…
France 24politics71 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Rules 6-3 Against Louisiana Congressional Map
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on April 29, 2026, ruling Louisiana's congressional map violated the Constitution by relying too heavily on race. The ruling weakens protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Civil rights groups criticized the decision, while th…
The Guardianpolitics72 days ago
Supreme Court Upholds Louisiana Congressional Map in 6-3 Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, affirming that a map with a second majority-Black district violated the Constitution. The decision requires proof of intentional disadvantage for Voting Rights Act violations. Governors in Alabama and Tennessee c…
Wiredpolitics72 days ago
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map that created two majority-Black districts, ruling it violated the Constitution by prioritizing race over other factors. The 6-3 decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, allows states to consider partisan advantag…
newsone.compolitics73 days ago
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map 6-3
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a Louisiana congressional map with two majority-Black districts constituted a racial gerrymander violating the Constitution. Election lawyer Marc Elias criticized the decision, stating it undermined Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The cas…
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Techcrunchpolitics74 days ago
Supreme Court Reviews Geofence Warrants in Bank Robbery Case; Roundup Cancer Litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chatrie v. United States, examining the constitutionality of geofence search warrants used by law enforcement. In a separate case, the court is considering limits on thousands of lawsuits claiming the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer…
Cnbcpolitics76 days ago
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Glyphosate, Geofence Warrants, Migrant Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week on cases involving Bayer's liability for its Roundup weedkiller, the constitutionality of geofence warrants used by law enforcement, and the Trump administration's efforts to end temporary protected status for migrants fro…
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Campaigns on 2024 Ballot Decision Against Trump
Shenna Bellows, Maine's Secretary of State, is highlighting her 2024 decision to remove Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot in her gubernatorial campaign. The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against similar actions in Colorado and Maine. Bellows has shared videos di…
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German Government Rules Out Debt Brake Reform During Current Term, Bild Reports
The German government has decided against reforming the debt brake during its current term, according to a report by Bild newspaper. The debt brake, enshrined in the constitution since 2009, limits federal budget deficits to 0.35% of GDP. This decision maintains existing fiscal c…
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Djibouti Presidential Election Scheduled for April 10 with Incumbent Guelleh Eligible to Run
Djibouti will hold a presidential election on April 10. Incumbent President Ismael Omar Guelleh, who has led the country since 1999, is eligible to seek re-election. Parliament recently amended the constitution to remove age limits that previously would have prevented him from ru…
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Cameroon's President Biya Set to Appoint Vice-President After 43 Years
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, aged 93 and the world's oldest leader, will appoint a vice-president for the first time since 1972 following a parliamentary vote. The constitutional change allows the vice-president to complete Biya's term if needed, amid opposition criticism of t…