#judicial-oversight

[ follow ]
fromIndependent
22 hours ago
UK news

Ellen Coyne: How more pain was heaped on victims' family after murder of Clodagh Hawe and her three sons

The investigation into Clodagh Hawe's murder had significant failures, leading to disciplinary actions against two gardaí.
#first-amendment
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

2nd Circuit Orders Return Of Vermont Grad Student Abducted By ICE Because She Wrote An Article They Didn't Like - Above the Law

Political detainment cases spotlight the clash between First Amendment rights and immigration enforcement.
Judicial interventions indicate a growing concern over executive overreach in immigration actions.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.03.24

The Judicial Conference's investigation into Justice Thomas resulted in no substantial findings, raising concerns about judicial oversight and accountability.
The Sixth Circuit's ruling on net neutrality challenges the definition of telecommunications services, affecting regulatory standards and internet access.
Black Lives Matter
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

2nd Circuit Orders Return Of Vermont Grad Student Abducted By ICE Because She Wrote An Article They Didn't Like - Above the Law

Political detainment cases spotlight the clash between First Amendment rights and immigration enforcement.
Judicial interventions indicate a growing concern over executive overreach in immigration actions.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.03.24

The Judicial Conference's investigation into Justice Thomas resulted in no substantial findings, raising concerns about judicial oversight and accountability.
The Sixth Circuit's ruling on net neutrality challenges the definition of telecommunications services, affecting regulatory standards and internet access.
more#first-amendment
#deportation
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge calls 'woefully insufficient' the Trump administration response to his order

Federal judge criticizes government's inadequate response regarding deportations related to Trump administration's wartime powers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump officials deported two-year-old US citizen with no meaningful process', judge says

The Trump administration deported a two-year-old US citizen without proper process, prompting legal concerns regarding constitutional rights.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Administration Is Ordered to Return Maryland Man Deported to El Salvador

Federal judge mandates return of deported man, criticizing administration's actions as legally unfounded.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court Starts Cleaning Up Kristi Noem's Sloppy Messes - emptywheel

The Supreme Court's intervention in Noem's deportation efforts raises serious questions about the rule of law and judicial oversight.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge calls 'woefully insufficient' the Trump administration response to his order

Federal judge criticizes government's inadequate response regarding deportations related to Trump administration's wartime powers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump officials deported two-year-old US citizen with no meaningful process', judge says

The Trump administration deported a two-year-old US citizen without proper process, prompting legal concerns regarding constitutional rights.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Administration Is Ordered to Return Maryland Man Deported to El Salvador

Federal judge mandates return of deported man, criticizing administration's actions as legally unfounded.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court Starts Cleaning Up Kristi Noem's Sloppy Messes - emptywheel

The Supreme Court's intervention in Noem's deportation efforts raises serious questions about the rule of law and judicial oversight.
more#deportation
#trump-administration
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago
US politics

Harvie Wilkinson Tries To Salvage Trump v. US - emptywheel

Executive power can dangerously circumvent legal accountability under the guise of emergency action.
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago
US politics

Harvie Wilkinson Tries To Salvage Trump v. US - emptywheel

Executive power can dangerously circumvent legal accountability under the guise of emergency action.
more#trump-administration
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal explained | Computer Weekly

The IPT manages complaints about unlawful surveillance and oversees surveillance legality, crucial for human rights.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Mental health

Biden's prisons chief tapped to fix lagging mental health care in California lockups

California's inmate mental health program control is given to former Federal Bureau of Prisons director amid high suicide rates.
Federal judge aims for improvements in California's prison mental health system.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Eric Adams Gets Helpful Assist From Paul Clement - Above the Law

Judge Ho's concerns highlight the implications of the DOJ's dismissal of the Adams case amidst resignations, prompting calls for judicial scrutiny.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

More San Mateo County Sheriff Drama; Deputies Accused of Sleeping on the Job, Allowing a Rape Behind Their Back

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is engulfed in scandals involving misconduct, inadequate supervision of prisoners, and allegations against Sheriff Christina Corpus.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Plan to scrap high court signoff for assisted dying wrong direction', say MPs

The assisted dying bill faces opposition due to significant changes, risking its support and Commons majority.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

Other Barks and Bites for Friday, December 6: GAO Releases Third-Party Litigation Funding Report; PQA Must Identify Members in VLSI Patent Litigation; CAFC Issues Two Precedential Decisions

The article discusses major developments in patent litigation, including court rulings and challenges to judicial processes involving special interest groups.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Rikers Island ruling: Federal judge finds NYC in contempt of reform decree, inclined' to putting jail under receiver | amNewYork

A Manhattan federal judge is moving towards appointing a federal receiver to control Rikers Island due to persistent violence and safety issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Can a Court's Last Resort' Fix New York City's Jails?

Federal judges may take extreme measures, like receivership, when local systems fail to address dire conditions, as seen in Alabama and now New York City.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Rikers Island ruling: Federal judge finds NYC in contempt of reform decree, inclined' to putting jail under receiver | amNewYork

A Manhattan federal judge is moving towards appointing a federal receiver to control Rikers Island due to persistent violence and safety issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Can a Court's Last Resort' Fix New York City's Jails?

Federal judges may take extreme measures, like receivership, when local systems fail to address dire conditions, as seen in Alabama and now New York City.
more#rikers-island
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Mexico Passes Bill Barring Legal Challenges to Constitutional Changes

The Mexican Congress approved a bill allowing constitutional amendments without judicial review, consolidating power for the ruling party.
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago
Law

Fifth Circuit Rules Judge Can't Micromanage Government Because Irony Is Dead

The Fifth Circuit removed a judge for advocating against child abuse in the Texas foster care system, signaling a contentious judicial approach.
[ Load more ]