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Morning Docket: 01.13.25

Above The Law

ABA Journal ] * TikTok warns of grave constitutional consequences if Supreme Court goes through with ban. Yahoo ] * New York joining NextGen bar exam train in 2028. ABA Journal ] * TikTok warns of grave constitutional consequences if Supreme Court goes through with ban. Yahoo ] * New York joining NextGen bar exam train in 2028.

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US federal appeals court declines to block West Point’s race-conscious admission policy

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declined to block a preliminary injunction on Monday, allowing the US Military Academy in West Point to continue to consider race as a factor for admission. This decision comes as the US Supreme Court considers the issue in a pending appeal brought by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA).

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Amnesty International condemns police violence in Georgia anti-government protests

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Amnesty International on Friday condemned the police violence and mass arrests in Georgia, following peaceful protests against the decision of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to suspend the country’s application for EU membership until 2028.

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“Another pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election offers two familiar outcomes; Either liberals will cement their control through 2028 or Justice Brian Hagedorn will regain the pivotal swing vote”

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“Another pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election offers two familiar outcomes; Either liberals will cement their control through 2028 or Justice Brian Hagedorn will regain the pivotal swing vote”: Jack Kelly of Wisconsin Watch has this report.

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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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Pakistan parliament approves constitutional amendment amid judicial independence concerns

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A parliamentary committee will select the Chief Justice from the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court, subject to the president’s approval. The amendment also mandates the establishment of constitutional benches, with the senior-most judge presiding, in both the Supreme Court and the high courts.

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Anti-affrimative action group asks US Supreme Court to block West Point from using race when considering applicants

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Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) requested on Friday that the Supreme Court block the United States Military Academy at West Point from using race as a factor in applications while its lawsuit makes it way through the lower courts. In June 2023, the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action in college admissions.

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