10 h. ago Immigration judge rulings on whether foreign criminals and rejected asylum seekers should be allowed to remain in UK are set to be made public

The move by Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr follows a series of controversial cases where criminals and failed asylum seekers have blocked or delayed their deportation.

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27 h. ago Judge rejects ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in Texas that gave Republicans extra districts

Federal judge instructed state to use older maps, with Republicans likely to appeal decisionUS politics live – latest updatesNew maps that added five Republican districts in Texas hit a legal roadblock on Tuesday, with a federal judge saying the state cannot use the 2025 maps because they are probably “racially gerrymandered”.The decision is likely to be appealed, given the push for more Republican-friendly congressional maps nationwide and Donald Trump’s full-court press on his party to make them. Some states have followed suit, and some Democratic states have retaliated, pushing to add more blue seats to counteract Republicans. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Harvey Weinstein prosecutors say defense's jury misconduct claims are 'implausible'

Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject Harvey Weinstein’s claims that his June sexual assault conviction was marred by threats and bullying among jurors

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1 week ago Trump demands supreme court intervene after judges reject bid to halt Snap funding

Appeals court rejects administration’s legal effort and orders officials to pay November’s food aid benefits in fullThe Trump administration asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly food stamp benefits amid a US federal government shutdown, and was denied later the same day.Now, the administration must continue to follow the orders of a lower court. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Boeing avoids criminal charge in 737 Max crashes that killed 346 despite emotional pleas from families

The ruling came after a hearing in September, where relatives of victims urged the judge to reject the deal

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1 week ago Judge dismisses criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing over 737 Max plane crashes

The ruling came after a hearing in September, where relatives of victims urged the judge to reject the deal

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2 w. ago Californian voters back new congressional map to boost Democrats in response to Texas ‘gerrymandering’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded the ballot initiative after Texas carved out additional GOP seats at the urging of Donald Trump

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2 w. ago Judge rejects plea deal for funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies

Jon Hallford withdrew his guilty plea and is scheduled for trial

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3 w. ago International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case

Judges at the International Criminal Court have rejected a challenge to jurisdiction in the case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

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