WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden called Monday for three “bold reforms” to restore trust and accountability to the Supreme Court. “We need these reforms to restore trust in the courts, preserve the system of checks and balances that are vital to our democracy,” Biden said during an address at the LBJ Presiden...
An ex-Marine has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The US District Court in Washington also imposed a $22,000 fine and 36 months of supervised release on Tyler Dykes. Dykes was convicted for assaulting police officers. He was also found […]
A report by Human Rights Watch and the Drug Policy Alliance has revealed the harsh realities of America’s drug policies and deportation practices. The report reveals that thousands face deportation annually for past drug offenses, despite these acts no longer being crimes in many states. The report underscores how outdated federal laws d...
The Pakistan Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in illegal marriage case. They were accused of marrying before the mandatory three-month waiting period after Bibi’s divorce. Khan’s lawyer celebrated the decision on social media. The couple had been sentenced to s...
US district judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges that he illegally retained classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club. Monday’s ruling says the special counsel who brought the case was unlawfully appointed and funded under the US constitution. The decision is expected to be challenged by special...
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has pledged to file articles of impeachment against at least one justice of the Supreme Court following its decision to grant former President Donald Trump immunity for official acts. The ruling shields Trump from criminal prosecution related to his presidency, including charges stemming from the January ...
The Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has partial immunity in his federal election interference case. While the charges would not be dismissed, some actions related to his core presidential duties are off-limits to prosecutors, the justices ruled. Chief Justice John Roberts said lower courts must determine which conduc...
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot participant who challenged an obstruction conviction. The challenge was brought by Joseph Fischer, one of more than 300 people charged with obstruction by the Justice Department. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he was “disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s decision. But...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s ex-minister of defense, Sergei Shoigu, and current army chief of staff, Valery Gerasimov, for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. They are accused of directing missile attacks on civilian targets, including power plants, during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. T...
The United Nations marked the 27th International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Wednesday, highlighting ongoing global concerns, particularly in Palestine and Syria. The Convention Against Torture has been in force since June 26, 1987. The date was designated an international day in 1997 to raise awareness and support for torture vic...
