Judges

UK Judges Call for Government to Cease Arms Sales to Israel, Citing Human Rights Concerns

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LONDON (AP) – A group of judges in the UK issued a call to the government to stop selling arms to Israel, citing concerns over the country’s human rights record in relation to its actions towards Palestine. The judges argue that continuing to export weapons to Israel is incompatible with the UK’s commitment to international law and its responsibility to uphold human rights. The appeal, made by the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) group, highlights the increasing pressure faced by the British government to reassess its relationship with Israel. The UK has a long-standing history … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Faces Wider Gag Order After Targeting Judge’s Daughter, Threatening Integrity of New York Hush Money Case

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump has been issued a broader gag order in his criminal hush money case in New York. This comes after repeated social media attacks targeting the judge’s daughter. The order, issued by Judge Juan Merchan, prohibits Trump from publicly discussing family members of the judge or the Manhattan District Attorney if it significantly hampers the case’s progress. Merchan had previously imposed a similar gag order on statements about court staff and prosecutors, as well as their family members. In response to an argument put forth by Trump’s … Read more

Appeals Court Supports Ohio Judge’s Ruling in Negligence Case Against Doctor Over Lack of Prenatal Care

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Cincinnati, Ohio – The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge’s ruling to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a couple against a doctor who they claim failed to provide adequate prenatal care. The couple alleges that proper care could have prevented their child’s health complications. The court’s decision came after the couple argued that the doctor’s negligence resulted in harm to their child. However, the judge determined that there was insufficient evidence to support their claim. In the original lawsuit, the couple asserted that the doctor failed to adequately monitor the mother’s … Read more

Supreme Court Grapples with Bogus Lawsuits and Rogue Judges in Attack on Medication Abortion Access

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WASHINGTON (AP) — On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case aimed at severely restricting access to medication abortion throughout the country. The case was strategically filed before a Trump-appointed judge and was intended to be fast-tracked to the far-right U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. While the procedural tactics used by the plaintiffs were not directly at issue, some justices expressed skepticism towards the alliance between ambitious conservative litigants and Trump-appointed judges who exceed their constitutional authority. According to legal experts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern, the Supreme Court’s … Read more