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Migrant Detentions at Guantanamo Raise Alarming Legal Concerns

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Guantánamo Bay, Cuba – The decision by the U.S. government to transfer migrants to the military detention facility at Guantánamo Bay has sparked significant concern among legal experts and human rights advocates. They argue that this move places the migrants in a precarious legal situation, often referred to as a “legal black hole,” where traditional legal rights and protections might not be adequately provided. The Guantánamo Bay detention center, initially opened in 2002 to house suspected terrorists following the September 11 attacks, has long been the subject of international scrutiny and criticism for its handling … Read more

Jury Selection Challenges Emerge in A$AP Rocky’s Trial as Attorneys Raise Concerns Over Racial Composition

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Los Angeles — The selection of jurors in Los Angeles is underway for the upcoming trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who faces charges related to shooting a former friend. Jurors will reconvene in the coming days, with opening statements set to start once the jury is finalized, which is expected to be by Thursday. The case has garnered media attention not only due to the rapper’s celebrity status but also because of concerns raised by his legal team regarding the racial composition of the jury pool. The defense voiced objections over the allegedly low representation … Read more

North Carolina Amends ‘Raise the Age’ Law: Certain Felonies to Send 16, 17-Year-Olds to Adult Court Starting December

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Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant amendment to North Carolina’s juvenile justice law, commonly known as “Raise the Age,” will soon change how 16 and 17-year-olds charged with specific felonies are processed in the state’s legal system. Starting on December 1, these teenagers will be tried as adults if they commit violent felonies, marking a departure from the state’s recent practices focusing on rehabilitation for young offenders. In 2019, North Carolina updated its juvenile justice laws, implementing the “Raise the Age” initiative, which ceased the automatic prosecution of 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanors … Read more

Afghan Women Raise Their Voices in Song, Defying Taliban’s Silencing Edicts

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Kabul, Afghanistan – In defiance of restrictive Taliban rules, a growing number of Afghan women are courageously using their voices in song, challenging an oppressive silence imposed since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. Under the Taliban’s stringent interpretation of Sharia, women are expected to adhere strictly to policies that limit their visibility and participation in public life, including bans on singing in public. This prohibition has unduly affected female singers and artists who find themselves silenced, their careers and passions stifled by a regime that dismisses their rights. Despite these constraints, many Afghan women … Read more