The Council on American-Islamic Relations has applauded the resolution of a lawsuit in Kentucky relating to the violation of a Muslim woman’s rights to hijab. The woman was allegedly forced to remove her headcover and subjected to a strip search livestream at Warren County Regional Jail. The civil rights organization this week confirmed the ...
Miami, United States – AFP Peter Navarro, Donald Trump’s former White House trade advisor, reported to a Florida prison on Tuesday to begin serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Navarro, 74, is the highest-ranking former member of the Trump administration to spend time behind bars for actions stemming from the for...
Ex-President Donald Trump’s attempt to secure insurance underwriting for his $454 million bond in a New York civil fraud case has been rejected by 30 insurance companies. Unless he secures the bond, Trump may have to pay from his own funds or risk his properties being seized by state authorities. The bond is required following [&helli...
Progressive and Muslim rights groups are rallying behind Adeel Mangi, a nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. This comes amid concerns that Senate Democrats might join Republicans in thwarting Mangi’s confirmation. If confirmed, the respected New York-based trial lawyer would be the first Muslim federal appeals judge. Howe...
BERLIN (AA) – Germany is planning to intervene in the ongoing genocide case against Israel at the UN’s top court, a government spokesman has said. “German government firmly and explicitly rejects the accusation of genocide that has now been made against Israel before the International Court of Justice. This accusation has no basis whatsoever,”...
LONDON (AA) – A bill seeking to ban public bodies boycotting Israel has been passed in the UK’s House of Commons, despite protests by Palestine supporters outside Parliament. The Anti-Boycott Bill was passed by 282 to 235, with 279 Conservative Party MPs, two independent MPs and 1 member of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Union...
ISTANBUL (AA) – The Arab League and Iran have voiced support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its deadly military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said late Wednesday that he hopes for “a fair and brave judicial ruling to halt this [&hel...
ISTANBUL (AA) – A seasoned lawyer renowned for his success in genocide cases at the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) sees a high possibility of South Africa winning its case against Israel, an outcome he believes will entail serious consequences. The ICJ, the UN’s top court also known as the World Court, will start […]
JERUSALEM (AA) – Israel has decided to appear before The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) to defend itself against the genocide crime case filed by South Africa. According to the Israeli public broadcaster KAN, the decision was taken following intensive discussions between Israeli top officials and Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Israeli officials are on edge as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) faces mounting pressure to charge Israel with genocide in the Gaza Strip following a petition by South Africa, reported the Israeli media. “A senior legal expert has warned IDF (Israeli army) brass, including Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi, that there ...
