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The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Friday vacated a previous ruling that dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Oklahoma-based Muscogee (Creek) Nation, who challenged the construction of a casino in Alabama on land they claim is sacred. The three-judge panel ordered the trial judge to conduct a “claim-by-claim” analysis to determine whether officials from Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians have sovereign immunity, potentially shielding them from the lawsuit.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated at a political convention Saturday that the country will temporarily suspend the right to apply for asylum. The measure comes as a part of a new governmental strategy called “Regain Control, ensure security” which will aim at drastically decreasing irregular migration and all the negative consequences that it brings to the country, according to Tusk.
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The charity Victim Support’ released a report on Thursday revealing that prolonged delays in the UK court system are leading to severe mental health impacts on survivors of sexual violence. These impacts include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal thoughts, and even a suicide attempt. The report focused on victims of sexual violence whose cases have reached court.
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“Galveston man drops wrongful death claims against women who allegedly helped his ex-wife get an abortion; Marcus Silva and the women agreed to drop lawsuits against each other just days before they were set to go to trial”: Eleanor Klibanoff of The Texas Tribune has this report. Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post reports that “ Texas man abandons suit against women he claimed helped ex-wife get abortion; The first-of-its-kind case, decried by abortion rights advocates a
UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq stated in a UN briefing Friday that “a id entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months.” “No one has received food parcels in this month due to constrained access of aid supplies,” the spokesperson continued. The UN reported that bakeries are shutting all around the Palestinian-occupied territory in Gaza as bakers cannot secure wheat flour, and World Food Program kitchens have been forced to shut down due to the war.
“The Supreme Court May Use Dobbs to Take Down Trans Rights — and Beyond; The overturning of Roe was always going to affect more than just abortion, and we’re about to find out how bad it can get”: Susan Rinkunas has this essay online at The New Republic.
The leaders of France, Italy, and Spain released a joint statement on Friday condemning the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for its “unjustifiable” attacks on United Nations peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon earlier that day. The countries’ leaders stated, “These attacks constitute [a] serious violation of the obligations of Israel under UNSCR 1701 and under humanitarian international law.” The leaders added, “Those attacks are unjustifiable and shall im
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The EU expressed Saturday grave concern over draft legislation in the Israeli parliament that would ban the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and potentially restrict aid to Gaza. The proposed bill, if enacted, would abrogate the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA, terminating the agency’s operations in Israel and East Jerusalem.
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The Supreme Court of Canada on Friday restored the conviction of Stuart Sabiston on firearms offenses, originating from his 2019 arrest. The court upheld a trial judge ruling that allowed evidence discovered from an unlawful arrest to be admissible. At trial, the Crown relied on a loaded sawed-off shotgun as evidence to charge Sabiston with multiple firearm offenses.
Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Amnesty International on Thursday called for Iraqi lawmakers to drop proposed amendments to the Personal Status Law in Iraq, which codifies the rules of marriage and family matters in the country. The amendments, if passed, would allow young girls aged nine and above to be married. The rights group said the amendments “would violate women and girls’ rights” and “further entrench discrimination.” Amnesty International’s Iraq Researcher Razaq Salihy added that t
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that it filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Board of Elections (VBE) and the state Commissioner of Elections, claiming a state program allegedly violated federal voter registration requirements. The lawsuit alleges the program violated the “q uiet period” provision of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA).
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