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Supreme Court of Canada rules state can be held liable for enacting clearly unconstitutional laws

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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that the Canadian government can be held liable for enacting laws that are “clearly unconstitutional,” done in bad faith, or stem from abuse of power. The court reiterated the importance of damages as a remedy for state violations of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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US Supreme Court strikes down Chevron Deference, requiring courts not defer to agency assessments of their mandates

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The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that courts must exercise independent judgment in assessing an agency’s statutory authority. The Supreme Court did not decide on the facts of Loper. The Loper court disagreed, finding that “ Chevron was a judicial invention that required judges to disregard their statutory duties.”

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US appeals court dismisses suit challenging Tennessee anti-drag law

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A US appeals court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to a Tennessee law that restricts drag performances, reversing a lower court’s decision that blocked the law from taking full effect. ” FOG, however, said it was “shocked and disappointed” by the court’s decision on Thursday.

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US appeals court rules Minnesota handgun possession age restrictions unconstitutional

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The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled Tuesday that a Minnesota law requiring handgun carry permit applicants to be at least 21 years of age is unconstitutional. Regarding US history, the court rejected the state’s argument that 18 to 20-year-olds were denied the right to bear arms under common law.

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UK court holds authorities’ refusal to probe alleged Uyghur forced labour cotton imports unlawful

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The UK Court of Appeal ruled Thursday that the UK National Crime Agency’s (NCA) refusal to investigate the importation of Uyghur forced labour cotton from China was unlawful. ” Mahmut also called for implementing tougher legislation following the appellate court’s ruling.

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Japan top court finds forced sterilisation law unconstitutional

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The Supreme Court of Japan ordered the Japanese government to compensate victims of forced sterilization after holding that the now-defunct Eugenic Protection Law was unconstitutional. The post Japan top court finds forced sterilisation law unconstitutional appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

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