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Amnesty International says Australia bill targeting refugees and asylum seekers undermines High Court decision

JURIST

Amnesty International Australia issued a statement on Tuesday denouncing the Australian federal government’s newly proposed bill reintroducing punitive measures targeting a group of people released from immigration detention emphasizing that it undermines the recent High Court decision and breaches Australia’s international obligations.

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Papua New Guinea Supreme Court orders recall of parliament to debate no confidence vote

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The Supreme Court ruled that the parliament’s Private Business Committee’s decision to reject the motion of no confidence, acted on by Deputy Speaker Koni Iguan on November 27, 2024, was unconstitutional and breached Section 111 of the Constitution of Papua New Guinea , permitting MPs to introduce new bills and motions.

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The morning read for Thursday, Dec. 19

SCOTUSBlog

Heres the Thursday morning read: Ex-Congressman’s Meme Fight Faces Long Odds at Supreme Court (Kyle Jahner, Bloomberg Law News) Supreme Court Fast-Tracks TikTok Case in Face of Jan. 19 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Civil society groups demand due process in Guatemala journalist detention review

JURIST

While a court decision in August 2024 altered the terms of one detention order linked to alleged financial crimes, Zamora remains behind bars due to a second, unrelated pre-trial detention order. It is this second order that will be the focus of Friday’s court proceeding.

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Court weighs Louisiana redistricting with second majority-Black district

SCOTUSBlog

The courts ruling, which is expected by late June or early July, could have significant implications not only for Louisiana but also for other states attempting to balance compliance with the Voting Rights Act and redistricting. The disputes path to the Supreme Court on Monday was a circuitous one.

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By Extending Compliance Deadlines, is the SEC ‘Deregulating by Delay?’

Intelligize Blog

For example, the SEC last month announced a two-year extension of the effective and compliance dates for amendments adopted in August 2024 that require certain registered funds to report portfolio-related data more frequently to the SEC on Form N-PORT. In an ironic twist, the recent Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v.

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US Supreme Court declines to review Minnesota handgun possession age restrictions unconstitutional ruling

JURIST

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge Monday to the appellate court decision that struck down Minnesota law prohibiting adults aged 18-20 from obtaining a permit to own guns and carry them in public. ” said Second Amendment Foundation founder and Executive Vice President Alan M.

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