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.

 

 

In surprise move, Kari Lake accuses fellow Republicans of 'human trafficking'  – Raw Story
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In surprise move, Kari Lake accuses fellow Republicans of 'human trafficking' – Raw Story

Editor’s note: this news topic is “hot” in America. Human trafficking requires Action, Means, and Purpose. “Purpose” has to be for a commercial benefit. Here is a set of articles to review:  Are DeSantis and Abbott Breaking Human Trafficking Laws by Sending Migrants to Blue States? (Spoiler: no.) No, Transporting Undocumented Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard…

Refugee advocates tell Canadian Supreme Court that U.S. isn't safe for asylum seekers
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Refugee advocates tell Canadian Supreme Court that U.S. isn't safe for asylum seekers

Refugees advocates argued before the Canadian Supreme Court this week that the Safe Third Country Agreement between the U.S. and Canada is unconstitutional because the United States isn’t a safe destination for asylum seekers. “The underlying issue is whether or not the obligation to provide effective protection and to ensure effective protection is being respected…

Recent Handbook Catalogs Landmark Leap Towards Stronger Child Protection
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Recent Handbook Catalogs Landmark Leap Towards Stronger Child Protection

October 7, 2022 MANILA, PHILIPPINES – International Justice Mission (IJM) on Wednesday published the first definitive guide to conducting Videotaped In-Depth Disclosure Interviews (VIDI) – a landmark leap forward in prosecuting local traffickers while protecting survivors from re-traumatization. Known as the VIDI Framework, the resource uses years of legal, academic and practical knowledge to present…

New Zealand court quashes child sexual abuse conviction in landmark ruling
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New Zealand court quashes child sexual abuse conviction in landmark ruling

Case of Peter Ellis marks first time a court in the country has overturned a conviction posthumously New Zealand’s supreme court has quashed the convictions of Peter Ellis, a Christchurch creche worker convicted of child sexual abuse in 1993 in a highly controversial case that included allegations of large-scale ritual abuse. On Friday, the court…

Supreme Court decision on Peter Ellis appeal to be revealed on Friday
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Supreme Court decision on Peter Ellis appeal to be revealed on Friday

The final word from the New Zealand courts on the Peter Ellis case which started more than 30 years ago will be delivered on Friday. The Supreme Court this week alerted interested parties that the court would deliver its decision on the appeal by now deceased child care worker Peter Ellis at 2pm on Friday…

Police suspect berry boss of human trafficking | News | Yle Uutiset
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Police suspect berry boss of human trafficking | News | Yle Uutiset

Police suspect that the Polarica berry company has been involved in human trafficking by deceiving and exploiting seasonal Thai workers coming to Finland.   The CEO of Polarica Oy, a berry sourcing company based in the north of Finland, has been detained on suspicion of human trafficking during a sitting of Oulu District Court on…

Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3
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Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 3 … What we are watching in Canada … Quebecers are heading to the polls today after a five-week provincial election campaign dominated by issues…

President gives assent to Haryana law declaring child marriages void – Tribune India
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President gives assent to Haryana law declaring child marriages void – Tribune India

PTI New Delhi, September 27 President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to a legislation of Haryana under which every child marriage that has been solemnised will be considered as “void ab initio” (having no legal effect from inception), thus making a marital relationship between a man and a girl aged between 15 and 18…

California Is Dependent on Prison Labor for Fighting Fires. This Must End.
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California Is Dependent on Prison Labor for Fighting Fires. This Must End.

On September 7, 2022, after many attempted delays from the City of Susanville, California, a Lassen County judge ruled in favor of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to close one of Susanville’s two prisons. The court case and public debate over the prison closure has been almost entirely based on the anticipated loss of 1,000 jobs…

Court upholds Cambodia Khmer Rouge leader's conviction in final ruling – TRT World
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Court upholds Cambodia Khmer Rouge leader's conviction in final ruling – TRT World

The UN-backed tribunal was ruling on an appeal by Khieu Samphan, head of state for the regime that wiped out a quarter of the Cambodian population in less than four years in the 1970s. Cambodia’s UN-backed Khmer Rouge war crimes court has given its final verdict, upholding the genocide conviction and life sentence imposed on…