Abdoulaye Bathily, the leader of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), has warned that for credible national elections to be held, Libya’s political stakeholders must form a unified government. With the absence of a political agreement on this unification, he cautioned, Libya’s unity could falter, risking further disintegration. In a post-NATO-backed revolt in 2011,…
In a unanimous decision, the India Supreme Court declared the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional on Wednesday. The scheme, first established by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union government in 2018, had previously enabled anonymous funding to political parties by individuals and corporations. The funding was facilitated through the purchase of electoral bonds from the State…
A recent legal revelation involving the non-profit organization, True the Vote (TTV), has caught the attention of the legal world. This seemingly audacious group tasked itself with the mission to uncover supposed election fraud in the US. However, TTV’s credibility took a severe hit when it was revealed, in court filings, that they had no…
Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reassured stakeholders that there will be no haste in advancing the SEC’s regulatory agenda, in spite of potential political changes that could arise from upcoming US elections in November. These developments were reported by journalists Lydia Beyoud, Katherine Doherty, and David Westin for…
In the 2024 Indonesian presidential elections, presidential frontrunner and current Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto has claimed victory after preliminary vote counts showed him with a commanding lead. Hailing from a military background, Subianto has made several earlier attempts at the presidency but claims early victory this time despite losing in the 2014 and 2018…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Pakistani authorities to ensure a peaceful transition of power following the recent parliamentary elections. In doing so, HRW encouraged all political parties to uphold democratic norms and cooperate with an independent investigation into alleged election irregularities. The organization stated that the national parliamentary elections which took place on February…
Legal professionals around the world are awaiting with bated breath for the Supreme Court’s ruling on former president Donald Trump’s criminal immunity claim. This claim has sprouted from an investigation led by a special prosecutor designated for the case, Jack Smith. If it seems like it’s taking a significant amount of time to reach a…
The year 2023 marked a significant year for labor unions in the US, as data reveals a notable surge in the number of workers engaging in unionizing and striking activities, unseen for several years. Newly released statistical analyses of Bloomberg Law data were indicative of this change. Close to 100,000 employees were documented as having…
As we well know, Judge Florence Pan, during oral arguments, robustly challenged former President Donald Trump’s assertion of absolute immunity for official acts. This was illustrated by her hypothetically suggesting a scenario where a sitting president employs SEAL Team 6 to eliminate a political adversary. Trump’s recent petition for certiorari seems to question the accuracy…
On Monday, Indian farmers made public their intent to march towards New Delhi to demand fair crop prices, a move which drew a swift and substantial response from the authorities. Precautionary measures were put into place, including the erecting of barricades along key highways. This move underscores the escalating tension between the farmers and the…
Unrest has been circulating in Indonesia over allegations directed towards President Joko Widodo and his administration in the build-up to the imminent election. Hundreds of students and activists took to the streets on Monday, protesting what they perceive as an abuse of power by the President and his son, who is also vying for the…
A recent development surfaced in the ongoing racketeering case against former U.S. President, Donald Trump. A Georgia judge has called for a two-day hearing this week with aims to decide if District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from the case. The call for disqualification resulted from allegations that Willis had been romantically involved with…
The Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has denied the request from the Nicaraguan government to grant safe passage for its ex-president, Ricardo Martinelli, to leave the country. This decision followed the Nicaraguan government’s move to grant asylum to Martinelli earlier this week. Furthering its stance, the Panamanian Ministry called in the Nicaraguan…
In Senegal, simmering discontent has intensified following the parliamentary decision to postpone the national election. As a result, widespread protests have erupted throughout the country, resulting in at least two deaths thus far. On Saturday, The Interior Ministry of Senegal announced the demise of a student at Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis amidst the civil…
The European Commission (EC) has initiated the process of drafting new guidelines under the Digital Service Act (DSA) to regulate false information and protect the integrity of future elections. The guidelines are being developed under Article 35 of the DSA, making this the first time guidelines have been established via this article. The EC has…
On Thursday, in a unanimous decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling that strictly prohibits the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls. This proactive step is part of a broader strategy to combat fraud and prevent election interference. In the process, the ruling expands upon the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991…
On January 8, Brazil launched an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro and close advisors for allegedly plotting a coup to undermine the country’s democratic process. Codenamed Operation Tempus Veritatis, under the authorization of the Supreme Federal Court, this operation has, as a result, ordered Bolsonaro to forfeit his passport, remain within Brazil’s borders and…
Meta Oversight Board has announced that they will be looking into the handling of potentially misleading posts shared during the Australian Voice referendum in 2023. Meta, the social media giant, owns and operates both Facebook and Instagram. In the events leading up to the referendum, two Facebook users shared partial information from a series of…
Recently, legal news platform Above the Law published thoughtful articles on a variety of legal topics ranging from courts and technology to legal ethics. In an article titled “John Roberts SHOCKED By Prospect Of Presidential Elections Decided By Handful Of States”, the fragility of the rule of law in the wake of the 2024 presidential…
The recent oral arguments in the case of Trump v. Anderson have stirred up a compelling discussion related to the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s insurrection clause. This Colorado case revolves around the eligibility of Donald Trump to appear on its ballot. Not only has this case raised significant constitutional questions, but it has also…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the decision of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from the bloc, stating that the countries did not abide by the proper rules for exit. The military-led countries had earlier issued a joint statement on national television, accusing ECOWAS of betraying its founding principles…
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) recently elected to absent himself from the House Democrats’ annual caucus retreat to attend a Supreme Court session. The oral arguments revolved around the question of whether former President Donald Trump’s actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot should lead to his disqualification from attaining the presidency in the future. A…
The US Supreme Court has hinted at its readiness to reject any efforts aimed at barring former President Donald Trump from the ballot due to his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, according to a recent article on Bloomberg Law. This pivotal constitutional clash carries significant implications for this year’s presidential elections. During an…
Senegal’s internet service was restored on Wednesday after two days of curfew-style restrictions imposed by the government. The restrictions came following civil unrest over the postponement of the presidential elections originally scheduled for this month. The global community has voiced concerns over what some Senegalese are labeling a “constitutional coup.” These internet restrictions severely hampered…
The US Supreme Court is currently engaged in hearing oral arguments in the appeal case of former president Donald Trump. The case concerns a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that disqualified Trump from appearing on the state’s primary election ballot in the forthcoming 2024 presidential race. The case, Trump v. Anderson, is predicted to set a…