A federal judge has intervened to block the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate temporary deportation protections for nearly 3,000 Yemeni nationals residing in the United States. US District Judge Dale Ho, presiding in the Southern District of New York, issued his decision favoring Yemeni plaintiffs challenging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over plans to…
Human Rights Watch has expressed significant concern over the Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, the global summit aimed at fostering collaboration between civil society activists on the impact of digital technologies on human rights. The event’s suspension has drawn criticism from various quarters, highlighting potential geopolitical interference and raising alarms over state influence…
The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed Parliament’s authority to limit free speech privileges of its own members in the realm of national security, reflecting a complex interplay between legislative prerogative and constitutional boundaries. The decision, reached with an 8-1 majority, underscores the Court’s recognition that parliamentary privileges can be defined by Parliament itself, provided…
In a recent legal development, six transgender residents in Idaho have filed a lawsuit challenging a new bathroom law. The filing, made by attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Lambda Legal, claims the law infringes upon the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. This legal challenge represents a…
The legal battle over mifepristone, a drug used in approximately 60% of abortions across the United States, has made its way back to the Supreme Court. The case, Danco Laboratories v. Louisiana, revolves around the rulings of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit which reinstated a mandate that mifepristone must be dispensed…
The recent adoption of Israel’s Death Penalty for Terrorists Law has drawn significant international attention and criticism, particularly from the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This legislation has been labeled as racially discriminatory and a regression in the observance of human rights, amidst claims of segregation against Palestinians. Specified to apply…
International human rights organizations have urged Nepal’s newly formed government to strengthen human rights protections following its rise to power after recent elections. Led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the government faces calls for reform after protests erupted over government restrictions on digital platforms, resulting in 77 deaths. Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the…
The Phnom Penh Court of Appeal in Cambodia has upheld the conviction and 27-year prison sentence of opposition leader Kem Sokha, further extending his house arrest and imposing a five-year travel ban. Sokha, the former president of the dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was arrested on treason charges in 2017. Human Rights Watch condemned…
The recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) to strike down Quebec’s legislation that suspended the review of its electoral map marks a significant moment in Canadian constitutional law. The court’s 7-2 ruling determined that the legislation breached the right to vote under Section 3 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms….
This term, former clerks of the late Justice Antonin Scalia played a significant role in shaping arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. According to a recent analysis, these clerks participated in arguments for half of the cases reviewed by the Court. The influence of Scalia’s former clerks continues to underline the lasting impact of his…