Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and is the final authority on issues of federal law, including the Constitution. It is made up of nine justices who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over a small number of cases, such as cases involving ambassadors and other public ministers, and it also has appellate jurisdiction, which means it can hear appeals from lower federal courts and state courts. The decisions of the Supreme Court are binding on all other courts in the United States and have a significant impact on the interpretation and application of federal law. The Supreme Court has the power to declare federal laws and actions of the government unconstitutional, which makes it an important check on the other branches of government.

 

 

Commission on Status of Women a lot more diverse thanks to new Taunton, Fall River members
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Commission on Status of Women a lot more diverse thanks to new Taunton, Fall River members

ByEyes on Trafficking News

TAUNTON — When three Bristol County residents joined the Commission on the Status of Women recently, it became the first regional board in the state to have a majority members of color. Werlaine Badio of Fall River and Esther Rogers and Tanya Lobo of Taunton were sworn in to the Bristol County Commission on the Status of…

Your Monday Briefing: A ‘Toothless’ Trip to Xinjiang – The New York Times
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Your Monday Briefing: A ‘Toothless’ Trip to Xinjiang – The New York Times

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The U.N.’s top human rights official cozied up to Beijing on a trip to China. Good morning. We’re covering the U.N. human rights chief’s trip to China, India’s expanded protections for sex workers and Ukraine’s offensive in Kherson.  Police officers patrolling in Xinjiang last year.Thomas Peter/Reuters U.N.’s tempered criticism of China The United Nations’ top…

Do Not Thwart Women’s Employment, Facilitate It: Indian Supreme Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Gender-Based Restrictions to Restaurant Orchestras
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Do Not Thwart Women’s Employment, Facilitate It: Indian Supreme Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Gender-Based Restrictions to Restaurant Orchestras

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Image description: A group of women, many of whom are smiling or laughing.  The Indian Supreme Court recently delivered a pathbreaking judgment reminding the State of its obligation to facilitate the employment of women rather than thwarting it through discriminatory regulations in Hotel Priya v. State of Maharashtra and Ors. The Court heard a challenge […]

Motels, Trucking, Lawyers, and Human Trafficking
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Motels, Trucking, Lawyers, and Human Trafficking

ByBilly Joe Cain

Jacob Bryant, PR Coordinator at Lanier Law Firm, sent us over some resources. It got me thinking about how we might consider working together with legal groups. Here’s where it all started: “We have put together a guide about the connection between the trucking industry and human trafficking. We have included information about why human…

Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III)
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Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III)

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Read the whole story: Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Private Employers (Part I) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III) State government…

Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II)
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Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II)

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Read the whole story: Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Private Employers (Part I) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: State Mandates (Part II) Vaccine Mandates in the United States: Multi-level Actors and Rights in Tension: Federal Government Mandates (Part III) While private…

Paxton Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Facebook; Can be Held Liable for Sex Trafficking on its Platform
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Paxton Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Facebook; Can be Held Liable for Sex Trafficking on its Platform

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauds a recent Supreme Court of Texas ruling that Facebook can be held liable for the actions of sex traffickers who use its platform to recruit and prey on children. The opinion makes it very clear that Big Tech does not have the authority to “create a lawless no-man’s-land on…