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#wrongful-conviction

Debunking the kill zone theory: California man sentenced to life for gang shooting tastes freedom after 16 years in prison

Jarmon Sanford is free after nearly 18 years due to a significant change in the legal interpretation of the 'kill zone' theory in attempted murder cases.

Texas man whose murder conviction is tied to shaken baby syndrome to testify in Austin Monday

Rob Robert's execution was halted amid concerns about the reliability of shaken baby syndrome as a basis for conviction.

Texas Lawmakers Did Something Unprecedented to Save an Innocent Man's Life

Texas Legislature halted Robert Roberson's execution, showcasing a commitment to preventing miscarriages of justice and opening pathways for reform.

Debunking the kill zone theory: California man sentenced to life for gang shooting tastes freedom after 16 years in prison

Jarmon Sanford is free after nearly 18 years due to a significant change in the legal interpretation of the 'kill zone' theory in attempted murder cases.

Texas man whose murder conviction is tied to shaken baby syndrome to testify in Austin Monday

Rob Robert's execution was halted amid concerns about the reliability of shaken baby syndrome as a basis for conviction.

Texas Lawmakers Did Something Unprecedented to Save an Innocent Man's Life

Texas Legislature halted Robert Roberson's execution, showcasing a commitment to preventing miscarriages of justice and opening pathways for reform.
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#elections

North Carolina Republicans Push to Seize Power From Top Democrats

North Carolina Republicans passed a bill that limits the power of incoming Democratic officials while altering election and judicial processes.

AMLO calls for swift enactment of Mexico judicial overhaul after state nods

President Lopez Obrador's judicial reform will allow federal judges to be elected by popular vote, a move critics argue undermines judicial independence.

North Carolina Republicans Push to Seize Power From Top Democrats

North Carolina Republicans passed a bill that limits the power of incoming Democratic officials while altering election and judicial processes.

AMLO calls for swift enactment of Mexico judicial overhaul after state nods

President Lopez Obrador's judicial reform will allow federal judges to be elected by popular vote, a move critics argue undermines judicial independence.
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#supreme-court

US President Joe Biden unveils proposals to reform the Supreme Court

President Biden proposes term limits and ethics rules for Supreme Court justices to restore accountability and trust.

JUST IN: Bombshell Report Reveals Biden Prepping to Endorse Sweeping Changes to Supreme Court

President Biden is considering sweeping changes to the Supreme Court, including term limits, a code of ethics, and potentially eliminating broad immunity for presidents and other officeholders.

Biden Is Right to Take on the Court

Embracing checks and balances is crucial for political and policy success. Term limits for judges, like John Roberts proposed, may bring needed change.

Mexico president lashes out at supreme court amid looming constitutional crisis

Claudia Sheinbaum accuses the Supreme Court of undermining democracy by challenging judicial reforms aimed at rooting out corruption.

Schumer Promises Year-End Judicial Push as Courts Gain New Political Importance

Senate Democrats are focusing on court overhaul efforts, including ethics restrictions on Supreme Court justices and reversing rulings, a shift from initial resistance by Democrats and Biden.

Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan

Pakistan's Parliament passed amendments to change the chief justice appointment process, seen as limiting judicial independence and reinforcing political control.

US President Joe Biden unveils proposals to reform the Supreme Court

President Biden proposes term limits and ethics rules for Supreme Court justices to restore accountability and trust.

JUST IN: Bombshell Report Reveals Biden Prepping to Endorse Sweeping Changes to Supreme Court

President Biden is considering sweeping changes to the Supreme Court, including term limits, a code of ethics, and potentially eliminating broad immunity for presidents and other officeholders.

Biden Is Right to Take on the Court

Embracing checks and balances is crucial for political and policy success. Term limits for judges, like John Roberts proposed, may bring needed change.

Mexico president lashes out at supreme court amid looming constitutional crisis

Claudia Sheinbaum accuses the Supreme Court of undermining democracy by challenging judicial reforms aimed at rooting out corruption.

Schumer Promises Year-End Judicial Push as Courts Gain New Political Importance

Senate Democrats are focusing on court overhaul efforts, including ethics restrictions on Supreme Court justices and reversing rulings, a shift from initial resistance by Democrats and Biden.

Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan

Pakistan's Parliament passed amendments to change the chief justice appointment process, seen as limiting judicial independence and reinforcing political control.
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#new-york-city

New Measures Launched to Reduce Delays in NYC Criminal Courts

New reforms in NYC criminal courts aim to expedite felony case handling to reduce delays and enhance fairness and public safety.

Op-Ed | Order in NY's court: Why adding judges alone isn't enough | amNewYork

New Yorkers generally feel less safe now than five years ago due to rising crime and judicial inefficiencies.

New Measures Launched to Reduce Delays in NYC Criminal Courts

New reforms in NYC criminal courts aim to expedite felony case handling to reduce delays and enhance fairness and public safety.

Op-Ed | Order in NY's court: Why adding judges alone isn't enough | amNewYork

New Yorkers generally feel less safe now than five years ago due to rising crime and judicial inefficiencies.
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#democracy

Netanyahu's Other War

Israel's internal political crisis continues amidst the Gaza conflict, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy and judicial independence.

U.S. calls Lopez Obrador reforms 'major risk' to democracy; Mexico protests

Mexico's plan for direct judicial elections is at the center of a diplomatic dispute with the U.S., spotlighting concerns about democracy and drug cartel influence.

Mexico president signs contested law to elect all judges DW 09/16/2024

Mexico becomes the first country to elect judges by popular vote, aiming to combat corruption in the judiciary.

Mexican lawmakers flee protesters before passing judicial overhaul

Mexico's Senate voted to let citizens choose judges, threatening democracy and prompting protests against the drastic judicial system change.

Mexico's New President Faces Her First Major Crisis

Claudia Sheinbaum faces a pivotal moment as Mexican president, with a major test of democratic institutions and judicial reform on the horizon.

Reform or the End of Justice? Mexico Is Split on Plan to Elect Judges.

Students protest judicial overhaul in Mexico by illustrating perceived corruption.
Controversial transition to popular election of judges sparks mixed reactions from citizens.

Netanyahu's Other War

Israel's internal political crisis continues amidst the Gaza conflict, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy and judicial independence.

U.S. calls Lopez Obrador reforms 'major risk' to democracy; Mexico protests

Mexico's plan for direct judicial elections is at the center of a diplomatic dispute with the U.S., spotlighting concerns about democracy and drug cartel influence.

Mexico president signs contested law to elect all judges DW 09/16/2024

Mexico becomes the first country to elect judges by popular vote, aiming to combat corruption in the judiciary.

Mexican lawmakers flee protesters before passing judicial overhaul

Mexico's Senate voted to let citizens choose judges, threatening democracy and prompting protests against the drastic judicial system change.

Mexico's New President Faces Her First Major Crisis

Claudia Sheinbaum faces a pivotal moment as Mexican president, with a major test of democratic institutions and judicial reform on the horizon.

Reform or the End of Justice? Mexico Is Split on Plan to Elect Judges.

Students protest judicial overhaul in Mexico by illustrating perceived corruption.
Controversial transition to popular election of judges sparks mixed reactions from citizens.
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A man sentenced to 5 life terms is released after nearly 30 years

Walter Johnson's early release underscores evolving judicial perspectives on sentencing and rehabilitation.

N.Y. Judge Reverses Quintuple Life Sentence and Frees Walter Johnson

Judge Block admits past sentencing for Walter Johnson was too harsh and highlights the importance of evolving judicial perspectives.

The Worst State in the Country for Domestic Violence May Take a Giant Leap Forward

April Wilkens' case highlights the need for reevaluation of justice for survivors of domestic violence under the new Oklahoma Survivors' Act.

Opinion: Don't reverse death sentence of tech company mass-murderer who killed my husband

The tragic mass shooting at ESL Inc. on February 16, 1988, led to significant legal changes regarding stalking and the death penalty in California.
#mexico

Mexico's Senate passes judicial reform after protesters break into chamber

Mexico's judicial overhaul allows voters to elect judges, raising concerns about judicial independence and potential influence from powerful criminal organizations.

Mexico's legislature moves ahead with judicial reforms despite protests

The judicial overhaul in Mexico aims to elect federal judges by popular vote, raising concerns about judiciary independence amidst protests.

Mexico pone en pausa la relacion diplomatica con EE. UU. por criticas a su propuesta judicial

Mexico's judicial reform plans are causing diplomatic tensions with the US and Canada, prompting López Obrador to pause diplomatic relations.

Protesters storm Mexico's Senate to disrupt judicial reform debate

Protests erupted against a controversial judicial reform in Mexico, which critics warn could undermine the rule of law and judicial independence.

Mexico: Students protest planned judicial overhaul DW 09/02/2024

The proposed judicial reform in Mexico aims to democratize the judicial system but raises concerns about its potential politicization and impact on independence.

Mexico's Senate passes controversial judicial reform

Mexico's Senate passed a contentious judicial reform bill amid protests, raising concerns about judicial independence and political dissent.

Mexico's Senate passes judicial reform after protesters break into chamber

Mexico's judicial overhaul allows voters to elect judges, raising concerns about judicial independence and potential influence from powerful criminal organizations.

Mexico's legislature moves ahead with judicial reforms despite protests

The judicial overhaul in Mexico aims to elect federal judges by popular vote, raising concerns about judiciary independence amidst protests.

Mexico pone en pausa la relacion diplomatica con EE. UU. por criticas a su propuesta judicial

Mexico's judicial reform plans are causing diplomatic tensions with the US and Canada, prompting López Obrador to pause diplomatic relations.

Protesters storm Mexico's Senate to disrupt judicial reform debate

Protests erupted against a controversial judicial reform in Mexico, which critics warn could undermine the rule of law and judicial independence.

Mexico: Students protest planned judicial overhaul DW 09/02/2024

The proposed judicial reform in Mexico aims to democratize the judicial system but raises concerns about its potential politicization and impact on independence.

Mexico's Senate passes controversial judicial reform

Mexico's Senate passed a contentious judicial reform bill amid protests, raising concerns about judicial independence and political dissent.
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#israeli-politics

Protesters at Berkeley Law force Israeli speaker offstage

Protests at UC Berkeley disrupted a talk by Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman, forcing a remote session and indicating deep political divides.

Histadrut, the Labor Union Behind Israel's Strike, Has Long History of Influence

Histadrut remains a powerful labor union in Israel, influencing politics by challenging government policies and mobilizing workers. Its historical significance continues to shape current events.

Protesters at Berkeley Law force Israeli speaker offstage

Protests at UC Berkeley disrupted a talk by Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman, forcing a remote session and indicating deep political divides.

Histadrut, the Labor Union Behind Israel's Strike, Has Long History of Influence

Histadrut remains a powerful labor union in Israel, influencing politics by challenging government policies and mobilizing workers. Its historical significance continues to shape current events.
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What are Pakistan's controversial constitutional amendments about?

Proposed amendments in Pakistan threaten judicial independence, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the government and opposition over constitutional powers.

Mexican senate gives general approval to sweeping changes to judiciary

Mexico's senate has approved a controversial judicial reform that allows judges to be elected by popular vote, raising significant concerns about the rule of law.

The Federal Judiciary Has a Gerontocracy Problem

Aging federal judges resist retirement, hindering new generations' impact on the judiciary.

Mexico protests and a human pyramid: photos of the day Tuesday

Protests highlight public resistance against proposed judicial changes and the enduring quest for justice in unresolved cases.
#forum-shopping

Texas Court Doesn't Give A Flying Fig What You Think Of It

Forum shopping is becoming a concern in real-life legal practice due to the influence of ideologically driven judges.

Morning Docket: 04.19.24

The legal industry faces challenges with disclosure, alternative dispute resolution, judicial reform, and government spending priorities.

Texas Court Doesn't Give A Flying Fig What You Think Of It

Forum shopping is becoming a concern in real-life legal practice due to the influence of ideologically driven judges.

Morning Docket: 04.19.24

The legal industry faces challenges with disclosure, alternative dispute resolution, judicial reform, and government spending priorities.
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Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know

The Slovak presidency is a ceremonial post but can have significant influence during political conflicts.
President Caputova opposes Prime Minister Fico's agenda on judicial reforms and foreign policy regarding Ukraine.

Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This Establishment

Rogue judges appointed by Trump issue controversial rulings
Judicial reforms aim to enhance transparency and fairness in case assignment process

Double-Check To Make Sure Your Judge Isn't One Half Of A Power Couple

Judges should recuse themselves to maintain impartiality, but they don't always do so.
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