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Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 09.10.25 - Above the Law

Multiple legal developments: judge blocks firing of Fed governor; courts handle oversight and appeals; art removal; indictments; and notable criminal and civil cases.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Justice secretary to get power to veto sentencing guidance

The justice secretary and the lady chief justice will have veto power over Sentencing Council guidelines and must approve its annual business plan.
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'An outrage': Calif. father accused of killing baby abused another child

Both parents of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro face murder and lying-to-police charges after prosecutors say prolonged child abuse caused the infant's death.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'The most illegal search': Judges push back against D.C. criminal charges

A federal judge dismissed weapons charges after finding an unlawful, racially targeted search of a Black man in D.C., amid expanded federal policing and prosecution directives.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Artificial Intelligence Legal Catastrophe Inches Closer To Reality - See Generally - Above the Law

Justice Breyer delivers well-crafted critiques that misunderstand that proponents aren't trying to win the argument, they're trying to have smart people treat them like they have ideas worth engaging.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the Letby case: justice cannot be immune from scrutiny or doubt | Editorial

The conviction of Lucy Letby raises serious questions about NHS institutional failures and the reliability of medical evidence used in her prosecution.
#rikers-island
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

Despite recent improvements in management, Rikers Island faces ongoing violence and dysfunction necessitating federal intervention.
NYC politics
fromABC News
4 months ago

Judge seizes control of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex

Judge takes control of Rikers jail from city due to long-term mismanagement.
City's compliance with court orders deemed insufficient, leading to federal oversight.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

Despite recent improvements in management, Rikers Island faces ongoing violence and dysfunction necessitating federal intervention.
NYC politics
fromNew York Magazine
4 months ago

Federal Judge Removes Rikers Island From City Control

A federal judge has taken control of Rikers Island to address ongoing constitutional violations and ensure inmate rights are protected.
NYC politics
fromABC News
4 months ago

Judge seizes control of New York City's Rikers Island jail complex

Judge takes control of Rikers jail from city due to long-term mismanagement.
City's compliance with court orders deemed insufficient, leading to federal oversight.
more#rikers-island
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Law Firms Caught and Punished for Passing Around "Bogus" AI Slop in Court

Law firms face consequences for not verifying AI-generated content in legal documents.
Judicial oversight is crucial to prevent AI errors from affecting legal outcomes.
Due diligence is essential when using generative AI in legal practices.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

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

The investigation into the chilling murders of Clodagh Hawe and her three sons was marked by glaring oversight, ultimately leading to two police officers facing disciplinary actions for their lapses.
UK news
#immigration
fromAbove the Law
4 months 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.
fromPoynter
4 months ago
US news

The facts behind Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's deportation - Poynter

Misleading statements surrounded the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, revealing complexities in U.S.-El Salvador immigration relations.
Black Lives Matter
fromAbove the Law
4 months 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.
more#immigration
#deportation
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Maryland judge again asks government to return man wrongly deported to El Salvador

Federal judge orders Trump administration to provide daily updates on the return of wrongly deported man.
more#deportation
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Harvie Wilkinson Tries To Salvage Trump v. US - emptywheel

Executive power can dangerously circumvent legal accountability under the guise of emergency action.
#supreme-court
Law
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

The Conservative Legal Advocates Working to Kill Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court's overruling of Chevron signifies a shift toward increased judicial oversight of federal agencies.
Law
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

The Conservative Legal Advocates Working to Kill Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court's overruling of Chevron signifies a shift toward increased judicial oversight of federal agencies.
more#supreme-court
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