Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has pledged to file articles of impeachment against at least one justice of the Supreme Court following its decision to grant former President Donald Trump immunity for official acts. The ruling shields Trump from criminal prosecution related to his presidency, including charges stemming from the January ...
The Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has partial immunity in his federal election interference case. While the charges would not be dismissed, some actions related to his core presidential duties are off-limits to prosecutors, the justices ruled. Chief Justice John Roberts said lower courts must determine which conduc...
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot participant who challenged an obstruction conviction. The challenge was brought by Joseph Fischer, one of more than 300 people charged with obstruction by the Justice Department. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he was “disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s decision. But...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s ex-minister of defense, Sergei Shoigu, and current army chief of staff, Valery Gerasimov, for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. They are accused of directing missile attacks on civilian targets, including power plants, during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. T...
The United Nations marked the 27th International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Wednesday, highlighting ongoing global concerns, particularly in Palestine and Syria. The Convention Against Torture has been in force since June 26, 1987. The date was designated an international day in 1997 to raise awareness and support for torture vic...
Four Black Lives Matter protesters in Seattle have been awarded approximately $700,000 by a federal court jury. The court ruled their civil rights were violated when they were arrested for writing anti-police graffiti in chalk during the Black Lives Matter protests four years ago. Those were sparked by the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, [&h...
Ninety-three nations have reaffirmed their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) emphasizing its independence in pursuing legal actions. This follows recent threats aimed at ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, who will be seeking arrest warrants against Israeli leaders and Palestinian figures. A statement was issued by member states of th...
ISTANBUL (AA) – The Biden administration is set to announce a major immigration relief program granting legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who have lived in the US for at least 10 years, officials have reported. According to sources familiar with the plans, the program, known as “Parole in Place,”...
The Justice Department has revealed that police in Phoenix violated the Constitution and federal law by discriminating against Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and others. Following a three-year investigation into allegations of brutality and discrimination, the department concluded that Phoenix police engaged in unlawful practice. These ...
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a ban on bump stocks. It was enacted by the Trump administration after a 2017 deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas. By a 6-3 vote the justices found the Trump administration had exceeded its power when it prohibited an attachment that enables a semiautomatic rifle to fire at […]
