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Kenya Supreme Court overturns decision declaring Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional

JURIST

The Supreme Court of Kenya reversed the Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. President Ruto signed the Finance Act 2023 into law on June 26, 2023, but it was later contested for unconstitutionality in the High Court.

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US federal judges strike down 2023 Alabama congressional map

JURIST

A panel of three US federal judges struck down a 2023 Alabama congressional map on Thursday, stating that the map was in violation of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution. A panel of three federal judges in 2022, and the Supreme Court in Allen v.

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Inter-American Court finds Guatemala responsible for 1989 forced disappearances of Indigenous rights defenders

JURIST

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the Case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Despite actions for habeas corpus filed immediately after their disappearances in April 1989 and another filed in 2005, the court found that Guatemala failed to conduct any meaningful investigation in the 35 years since the disappearances.

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US Supreme Court to hear arguments over Louisiana district map

JURIST

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving Louisiana’s congressional district map with two Black-majority districts in the six-district state, according to an order issued Monday. The court will hear arguments from two cases consolidated into one. Parties still await a date for oral arguments.

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Serbia students protest for civil rights in front of Supreme Court

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Thousands of Serbias striking university students protested in front of the countrys Supreme Court on Sunday to highlight what they claim are violations of civil rights under the populist government, including intimidation and threats. The article drew broad international attention, with Vui calling it an orchestration by the CIA.

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Canada Supreme Court rejects government appeal in youth-led climate case

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The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) on Thursday rejected Ontario’s request for an appeal on a landmark case concerning Canada’s climate policy. Ontario will return to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, where it was previously rejected before being revived on appeal. The result is expected later this year.

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“Maryland Supreme Court finds Child Victims Act of 2023 constitutional”

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“Maryland Supreme Court finds Child Victims Act of 2023 constitutional”: Tim Prudente and Dylan Segelbaum of The Baltimore Banner have this report. You can access today’s 4-to-3 ruling of the Supreme Court of Maryland at this link.

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