Criticism

EU Slashes Scope of Corporate Sustainability Law, Drawing Criticism for Neglecting Human Rights and Environmental Concerns

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BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) has come under criticism from environmental campaigners after member states approved a revised corporate sustainability directive that has significantly reduced the scope of laws designed to hold companies accountable for human rights abuse and environmental harm in their supply chains. The directive, which was first agreed upon in December, was nearly scuttled when a minor coalition partner in the German government withdrew support. However, after a month-long search for compromise and further lobbying from France and Italy, the directive was approved on Friday. The Belgian government, which currently holds … Read more

Trump’s Ferocious Criticism Targets Judge Imposing Enormous $355 Million Fine

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Detroit, Michigan – Former President Donald Trump took the stage at a rally in Michigan on Saturday and launched a scathing attack against the judge who fined him a whopping $355 million. Venting his frustration to the crowd, Trump accused the judge of bias and corruption in a case related to Trump University. The rally, held at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, drew thousands of Trump supporters who cheered on the former president’s fiery remarks. During his speech, Trump criticized Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who presided over the Trump University class-action lawsuit in … Read more

Massachusetts Elected Officials Defend Appeals Court Judge from Unfair Criticism Over Former Romantic Relationship

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Boston, MA – Two Massachusetts officials responsible for confirming judges have criticized attempts to link the suitability of Appeals Court Judge Gabrielle Wolohojian for a vacancy on the state’s highest court to her past relationship with Governor Maura Healey. The Governor’s Council, which regularly approves judicial recommendations, is now tasked with reviewing Wolohojian’s qualifications for an open seat on the Supreme Judicial Court. Councilor Eileen Duff, who believes Wolohojian is highly qualified, expressed her frustration with the focus on the past romance instead of the judge’s professional background. Wolohojian, an Appeals Court judge for 16 … Read more

US District Judge Dismisses Lawsuit on Israel’s Actions in Gaza, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction, But Offers Scathing Criticism

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Oakland, California – A U.S. district judge in California dismissed a lawsuit on Wednesday that demanded the Biden administration to take action in order to stop Israel from bombing Gaza. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White stated that he did not have jurisdiction over the matter while expressing strong criticism towards the administration. He acknowledged the possibility that Israel’s actions could qualify as genocide. The lawsuit was filed in November by Palestinian human rights organizations and individuals who lost family members in the Israeli assault following an attack by Hamas. The complaint sought to compel President … Read more