Utah has initiated a lawsuit against popular social media platform TikTok, alleging it knowingly creates an “addicting” platform detrimental to children’s mental health. The State accuses TikTok of violating the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (UCSPA) through three primary allegations. Firstly, the state claims that the innate nature of TikTok is addictive, crafted to manipulate…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Human Rights Office have launched new guidance to promote human rights in mental health care. The guidance advises countries to alter their approach to mental health policies to ensure every individual’s dignity and human rights become a focal point in conversations and care. The guidance, entitled “Mental health,…
The US Supreme Court recently listened to oral arguments in the major whistleblower case, Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC. The lawsuit raises the question whether publicly traded companies can discriminate against employees who report wrongdoing within the organization. The scenario originated when Trevor Murray, who joined the commercial mortgage-backed securities department of UBS in 2011,…
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has launched a criminal investigation into the Ontario government’s controversial plan to develop parts of the state’s protected ‘Greenbelt’. The announcement was made on Tuesday, and while the RCMP did not detail the specifics of the investigation, it was noted that their Sensitive and Internal Investigations (SII) division would…
Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government (NUG) claimed on Tuesday that the country’s ruling military junta orchestrated an attack on the Munglai Hkyet refugee camp in Kachin, Myanmar. Reportely, the attack resulted in 30 fatalities and 57 injuries. The NUG alleges that the attack employed heavy artillery and coordinated airstrikes. The parallel government has condemned the…
In an unexpected turn of events, both Afghan embassies in the United Kingdom and Austria continue to operate in spite of Sunday’s announcement by Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the Taliban Foreign Affairs Spokesperson. Mr. Balkhi declared that the de-facto Taliban authorities were suspending consular services at these embassies citing the diplomatic missions’ lack of coordination with…
The European Commission retreated on a previous decision to halt aid funding to Palestine due to the ongoing Hamas attacks on Israel, the decision was reversed late on Monday evening. Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, announced the retraction amid backlash from various European political figures. The initial suspension of…
After suffering a deadly terrorist attack from the Gaza Strip, Israel’s Security Cabinet declared a state of war on Sunday. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office released the news to the public, stating that the conflict was imposed on the State of Israel. The details can be accessed here. The authority for this declaration is rooted…
In the ongoing classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken firm steps to prevent any delay in the trial. In a recent development, the DOJ filed a response to a motion put forth by Trump’s legal team, which sought to adjourn the trial date. The motion,…
The UK government’s appeal case concerning its Rwanda asylum policy commenced on Monday in the UK Supreme Court in a fresh and critical step in the country’s ongoing immigration initiatives. The case saw prolonged legal analysis, as the Home Office attempted to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision in June that deemed the plan unlawful….
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Saturday which aimed to enforce the creation of independent redistricting commissions for local elections in certain cities within the state. The rejected legislation, known as Assembly Bill 1248, would have applied to cities and counties with over 300,000 residents and school or community college districts with 500,000…
Former Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana was reportedly injured during a rally directed against incumbent president Andry Rajoelina’s re-election bid, according to Reuters. The alleged injury, a photographed bleeding wound on his left leg, was said to have occurred when police utilised tear gas to disperse his supporters during the protest. Among those dissenting was presidential…
On Saturday, Governor Gavin Newsom of California vetoed the anti-caste discrimination bill SB 403. The legislation sought to expand California’s existing discrimination protections by explicitly including “ancestry” and “caste.” The bill described ancestry as “lineal descent, heritage, parentage, caste, or any inherited social status,” while it defined caste as “an individual’s perceived position in a…
Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi has recently been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, a move that will strengthen her fight for women’s rights in Iran. The Nobel committee officially announced the decision, highlighting Mohammadi’s role within the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement and her status as an inspiration for Iranian women. Mohammadi has…
In light of recent events, an unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel has sparked significant concern. According to an eaerly Sunday morning report by JURIST, Israel has confirmed over 600 deaths and more than 2,000 injuries, an estimated 100+ kidnapped, and hundreds still missing following Saturday’s unexpected offensive by Hamas. Hamas launched over 4,000 rockets…
This article brings to light the dangerous ordeal citizens of Israel have recently been facing. As reported by Tamar Silam, a law student at Buchmann Faculty of Law at Tel Aviv University studying legal developments in Israel for JURIST, the country is currently undergoing a horrifying shift in its environment. Citizens woke up to a…
A federal judge in Oklahoma has permitted a ban on gender-affirming care for minors to take effect. According to the opinion issued by Judge John Heil, III, the plaintiffs requesting injunctive relief failed to demonstrate a probability of prevailing on the substance of their multiple constitutional appeals. The law in question is SB 613, which…
On Friday, New Mexico District Judge Fred T. Van Soelen dismissed a Republican challenge to the state’s congressional map that claimed the map disproportionately favors Democratic candidates. This case was processed in the New Mexico County of Lea Fifth Judicial District Court. Judge Soelen concluded that the congressional map does not infringe upon Article II,…
On Saturday, 7th of October, a day when Israeli Jewish communities traditionally celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torah, an unexpected and brutal attack was launched on Israel by Hamas. The assault was deemed unprecedented due to its triple-front nature – via air, land, and sea –, involving thousands of rockets, hostages, and numerous atrocities such…
Over 100 Israeli civilians lost their lives last Saturday in the wake of rocket attacks by Hamas and subsequent on-ground incursions. Concurrently, the Palestinian Ministry of Health is also reporting almost 200 Palestinian fatalities as a result of retaliatory airstrikes by Israel in Gaza. Both claims have come via official channels: Israeli and Palestinian. The…
Elizabeth Throssell, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has announced a probe into a Russian airstrike last Thursday that resulted in at least 51 civilian deaths. Speaking from Geneva, Throssell decried the attack, emphasizing the necessity of strictly adhering to international humanitarian law. The press release stated that, in response, the UN…
Thailand’s progressive opposition party, the Move Forward Party, submitted a draft bill to the parliament last Thursday. The drafted legislation primarily seeks to establish amnesty for potentially thousands of individuals who have been charged with numerous offenses during political rallies since 2006. The noted crimes include offenses such as insulting the monarchy, which has drawn…
On Friday, the Supreme Court of Myanmar dismissed special motions for appeal pertaining to six corruption convictions of former State Counsellor and democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. This dismissal is a marked setback for Suu Kyi, whose convictions include violations of the Natural Disaster Management Law, the Communication Law, and section 505(b) of the…
Uganda’s opposition leader, Bobi Wine, and several of his supporters have been arrested on charges of ‘inciting violence,’ according to a report by Jurist News and Reports. The Uganda Police Force had intended to quell ongoing protests and prevent suspicion of agitation by executing a security operation earlier in the week. The operation resulted in…
In a significant development in Alabama, a three-judge panel has chosen a new congressional district map. This decision is a response to a lawsuit which posited that the Alabama legislature’s congressional map was racially gerrymandered. This judgement is worth paying attention to, largely since it arrives just a few weeks after the US Supreme Court…