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Taliban rejects ICC jurisdiction, declares 2003 Rome Statute accession void

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The Taliban accused the ICC of political bias and failing to hold foreign occupiers accountable for wartime atrocities committed during the US-led War in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021. However, the Taliban, which ousted the previous government and took power in August 2021, has declared that decision to be now devoid of any legal backing.

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Senate Democrats unveil report on Justice Thomas, demand Supreme Court accountability

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Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee unveiled a report on Saturday, revealing that Justice Clarence Thomas of the US Supreme Court has accepted millions of dollars in lavish gifts over his 30-year tenure without reporting them. Under mounting pressure, the Court unveiled a Code of Conduct last November.

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German court rules double jeopardy statute unconstitutional

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The German Constitutional Court on Tuesday ruled a law allowing double jeopardy in criminal cases where new evidence was available was unconstitutional. In 2021, the Bundestag added a fifth provision. However, the court found the 2021 reform conflicted with Article 103 of the Basic Law.

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US federal judge sentences Proud Boys members for their roles in January 6, 2021 Capitol riot

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A Washington DC judge sentenced on Friday multiple members of a far-right nationalist group known as the Proud Boys for their role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The jury found that Nordean and several other members of the Proud Boys conspired to prevent the US Congress from carrying out the vote certification on January 6, 2021.

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Philippines police arrest former president Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity

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According to the Philippines Presidential Communication Office, INTERPOL Manila arrested Duterte at the airport upon his arrival from Hong Kong, after receiving the arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the same day. The arrest has also triggered protests at the airport from his supporters.

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US federal appeals court rejects suit challenging COVID-19 eviction moratorium

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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by landlords challenging part of New York’s eviction moratorium statute. Five landlords and a real estate industry trade group in New York sued the state court administration and county sheriffs on May 6.

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US Supreme Court declines case on Missouri law curbing federal firearms enforcement, leaving block in place

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The US Supreme Court declined on Friday to block a district court ruling that a Missouri law that attempts to invalidate federal firearm law within the state is unconstitutional. Missouri applied to Justice Brett Kavanaugh to stay the lower court ruling. 30, 44 (2021). In July 2021, Missouri Governor Michael L.

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