Unlawful

Lawyer Claims Unlawful Detention Under Terrorism Act Amid Legal Battle Over Client Confidentiality

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Holyhead, Wales — A lawyer known for representing Hamas has filed a legal challenge against the home secretary and the chief constable of North Wales police, claiming he faced unlawful detention under the Terrorism Act. Fahad Ansari, who was questioned and had his mobile phone seized by police upon returning from a family vacation in Ireland, alleges that his detention was unjustified and that the authorities were improperly targeting him due to his legal work. On August 6, Ansari was stopped by officers at the port of Holyhead, where he was returning with his wife … Read more

Judge Declares Harvard’s $2 Billion Funding Freeze by U.S. Government Unlawful

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BOSTON — A federal judge has deemed the recent $2 billion funding freeze imposed by the U.S. government on Harvard University to be illegal, asserting that the decision lacks proper legal grounding. The ruling could have significant implications not only for Harvard but also for other institutions that receive federal funding. The freeze originated from a broader effort by the government to scrutinize financial aid programs and monitor their compliance with federal regulations. Harvard had claimed that the cessation of these funds could disrupt critical academic and research initiatives, affecting students and faculty alike. The … Read more

Federal Court Finds Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles Unlawful

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LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has determined that the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles during protests in 2020 did not comply with federal law. The ruling highlights concerns about the structure and legality of using military forces for domestic law enforcement purposes. The court found that the National Guard’s involvement in civil unrest was not authorized under the Insurrection Act or other federal statutes, raising questions about the boundaries of military assistance during local disturbances. This decision could have lasting implications for the future deployment of military personnel in … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Declares Trump’s Tariffs Unlawful, Challenging Presidential Authority

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A federal appeals court has declared that the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump are largely unconstitutional. The ruling, which comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals, supports a previous decision by the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding the legality of the Trafficking and Reciprocal Tariffs enacted through executive orders. The court’s opinion concluded that the tariffs exceeded the authority granted to the president under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). It emphasized that the orders in question are invalid as they conflict with existing legal frameworks. The decision marks a significant … Read more