On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court engaged in oral arguments concerning President Trump’s contested executive order aimed at terminating birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents considered “unlawfully” present in the country. This order has been effectively blocked by nationwide injunctions issued by multiple lower courts, prompting the Trump Administration to…
In a significant legal maneuver on the international stage, France has commenced proceedings against Iran at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), requesting the release of two French citizens detained in Iran. The move is rooted in allegations that Iran has been using these individuals as state hostages to exert political pressure. The individuals at…
In a pressing appeal, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called attention to the alarming rate of glacial melt in the Himalayas, particularly within Nepal. Delivered as a video message to Nepalese government officials on Friday, his remarks shone a spotlight on the stark environmental challenges confronting a nation that, while contributing minimally to global…
In a significant legal decision, a federal judge in Texas has nullified the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) policy aimed at protecting transgender employees from workplace discrimination. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas asserts that the EEOC’s policy contradicts the clear language of Title VII of…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has openly criticized Mali’s recent decree aimed at suppressing political parties, labelling it as a “draconian” breach of fundamental rights. Türk’s statement alerts to the potential exacerbation of suppression and repression under the guise of political regulation, urging the transitional authorities to rescind the decree and liberate…
In light of alarming developments concerning press freedoms in Peru, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued a stark warning highlighting a “major offensive” against journalistic liberties involving all three branches of the government. The concerns emerge against a backdrop of heightened violence that includes the murders of several journalists within the first quarter of 2025,…
The legal community is abuzz following the successful Supreme Court advocacy of Nathaniel Zelinsky, a notable attorney making waves with his recent victory after switching law firms. Formerly a senior associate at Hogan Lovells, Zelinsky transitioned to Milbank before delivering his first-ever argument before the United States Supreme Court—a milestone that few attorneys achieve. On…