May 30, 2026 – Legal News Feed

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Environmental Advocates Challenge Proposed Coal Ash Regulation Rollbacks Amid Water Contamination Concerns

Pieter Gunst2 hours ago03 mins

During a recent virtual public comment hearing hosted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, environmental advocates expressed strong opposition to proposed regulations that would weaken requirements for cleaning up coal ash residue. This residue, a byproduct of burning coal for electricity, poses significant risks to water supplies, making the proposed rollbacks highly contentious. Amidst these…

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Human Rights Watch Urges Rio de Janeiro to Ensure Independent Forensic Services to Combat Police Influence

Pieter Gunst3 hours ago04 mins

Human Rights Watch has called on Ricardo Couto, the interim governor of Rio de Janeiro, to enact legislation that would establish fully independent forensic services. The call highlights the ongoing struggle to ensure forensic work in the state is free from police influence, a factor that has consistently thwarted justice and perpetuated impunity. The organization…

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Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Mississippi Death Row Case, Citing Racial Bias in Jury Selection

Pieter Gunst3 hours ago04 mins

In a pivotal decision, the US Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling regarding Terry Pitchford, a Black inmate on death row in Mississippi, challenging the alleged racial bias during his jury selection process. Pitchford, at 18, was convicted of capital murder after a 2004 robbery resulted in the death of a white store owner,…

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Thai Court Acquits Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of Lèse Majesté Charges in Vaccine Criticism Case

Pieter Gunst3 hours ago04 mins

In a significant ruling, Thailand’s Criminal Court has acquitted Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a prominent political figure and founder of the Progressive Movement Party, of charges related to lèse majesté. The charges stemmed from his 2021 comments criticizing the government’s procurement of COVID-19 vaccines. The court determined that Juangroongruangkit’s criticisms targeted the administration of then-Prime Minister Prayut…