Law news today
Here are some of the latest law news stories from around the world:
United States
- Supreme Court rules on gerrymandering: The Supreme Court has ruled that federal courts have no role in deciding partisan gerrymandering cases, leaving it up to state courts and legislatures to address the issue. (Source: The New York Times)
- Justice Department sues California over sanctuary laws: The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California, alleging that the state's sanctuary laws are unconstitutional and interfere with federal immigration enforcement. (Source: CNN)
- New York passes law to protect abortion rights: New York has passed a law that protects abortion rights and allows healthcare providers to perform abortions up to the point of viability, without restrictions. (Source: The New York Times)
Europe
- UK Supreme Court rules on Brexit: The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, paving the way for MPs to return to Parliament and debate Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
- European Court of Justice rules on data protection: The European Court of Justice has ruled that the EU's data protection rules apply to all companies that process personal data, regardless of where they are based. (Source: The Financial Times)
- France passes law to combat online hate speech: France has passed a law that requires social media companies to remove online hate speech within 24 hours or face fines. (Source: The BBC)
Asia
- China passes law to protect personal data: China has passed a law that aims to protect personal data and prevent data breaches, as part of efforts to improve data security and privacy. (Source: The South China Morning Post)
- India passes law to regulate e-commerce: India has passed a law that aims to regulate e-commerce and protect small businesses and consumers from unfair practices. (Source: The Hindu)
- Japan passes law to combat cybercrime: Japan has passed a law that aims to combat cybercrime and protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. (Source: The Japan Times)
International
- International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Sudanese leader: The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, accused of war crimes and genocide in Darfur. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- UN Human Rights Council passes resolution on Myanmar: The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution calling for an investigation into human rights abuses in Myanmar, including the persecution of the Rohingya minority. (Source: The Guardian)
- European Union and US agree on data transfer deal: The European Union and the US have agreed on a deal that allows for the transfer of personal data between the two regions, following a dispute over data protection. (Source: The Financial Times)
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