Latest judicial news
Here are some of the latest judicial news from around the world:
United States
- Supreme Court rules on gerrymandering: The Supreme Court has ruled that federal courts have no authority to intervene in partisan gerrymandering cases, leaving it up to state courts and legislatures to address the issue. (Source: The New York Times)
- Judge blocks Trump's asylum ban: A federal judge has blocked President Trump's asylum ban, ruling that it is likely unconstitutional. (Source: CNN)
- Supreme Court to hear case on census citizenship question: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. (Source: The Washington Post)
United Kingdom
- Supreme Court rules on prorogation: The Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue Parliament was unlawful, paving the way for MPs to return to Parliament. (Source: The Guardian)
- Judge rules on Brexit delay: A High Court judge has ruled that the UK government's decision to delay Brexit was lawful, but that the government must consult with Parliament on the delay. (Source: The Telegraph)
Canada
- Supreme Court rules on Indigenous rights: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Canadian government has a duty to consult with Indigenous peoples on major projects that affect their lands and rights. (Source: The Globe and Mail)
- Judge rules on asylum seekers: A Federal Court judge has ruled that the Canadian government's treatment of asylum seekers who crossed the border irregularly was unlawful. (Source: CBC News)
Australia
- High Court rules on same-sex marriage: The High Court has ruled that the Australian government's same-sex marriage postal survey was lawful, paving the way for same-sex marriage to become legal in Australia. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
- Judge rules on Indigenous recognition: A Federal Court judge has ruled that the Australian government's recognition of Indigenous Australians in the Constitution is a step towards reconciliation. (Source: The Australian)
International
- International Criminal Court rules on Afghanistan war crimes: The International Criminal Court has ruled that it has jurisdiction to investigate war crimes committed in Afghanistan, including those committed by the US military. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- European Court of Human Rights rules on Turkey's human rights record: The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Turkey has violated the human rights of several individuals, including journalists and activists. (Source: The Guardian)
These are just a few examples of the latest judicial news from around the world.