Law

Taliban Virtue Minister Asserts Islamic Law Applies to All, Including Leadership Amid Criticism of Selective Enforcement

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KABUL, Afghanistan — In a solemn assembly in Kabul where cameras were not allowed, Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, the Taliban’s minister of vice and virtue, made a bold assertion about equality and accountability under Islamic law. Hanafi, emphasizing the importance of adherence to stricter Islamic laws, conveyed that no exceptions would be made for Taliban officials compared to ordinary citizens. This decree, according to Hanafi in an audio message released by the Taliban-run media RTA, underscores a fundamental Islamic principle that leaders should not be above the law which they enforce upon others. This narrative emerged … Read more

Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Era Deportations Citing Wartime Law Constraints

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an injunction pausing the Trump administration’s plan to expedite the deportation of thousands of immigrants under a wartime law rarely used for such purposes. The law in question, historically invoked during periods of significant national conflict, was employed by the administration to justify swift deportations without the regular process of judicial review, raising concerns among immigration advocates and legal scholars. The government argued that the quick deportations are essential for national security, citing the unusual circumstances posed by ongoing global conflicts and the need to maintain homeland … Read more

Threats to Academic Freedom and Rule of Law Rise Under Trump’s Latest Policies, Experts Warn

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Washington, D.C. – Tensions are escalating as current actions from the Trump administration suggest a potential misuse of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) against opponents, which critics argue threatens the core values of free expression and rule of law in a democratic society. During a recent interview, Senator J.D. Vance expressed concerns about the IRS being used as a tool for political persecution, stating, “If the IRS can target individuals based on their beliefs and actions, we cannot consider ourselves a free society.” The administration’s recent endeavors include plans to revoke tax-exempt statuses for certain … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects ACLU’s Request to Halt Deportations Under 1798 Law Amid Concerns of Due Process

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Court judge on Thursday refused an emergency injunction to halt the immediate deportation of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, underscoring the limited authority of the court following a recent Supreme Court decision. Judge James Boasberg of the District Court for Washington, D.C., highlighted his inability to take action regarding the deportation under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a law recently utilized by the Trump administration against the suspected gang members. During the hearing, Boasberg stated, “I’m sympathetic to your conundrum, but I don’t think I have the power to … Read more