A South Korean human rights group released a report on Thursday stating that North Korea is using forced labor from its prison camps to mine coal and other minerals to boost exports and earn foreign currency. The group alleged that North Korea is using the money generated from the scheme to support its nuclear weapons [...]
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Lange v. California to examine the circumstances around entering a home without a warrant. Arthur Lange was driving home on a highway in California when an officer pursued him with the intent to conduct a traffic stop. The officer followed Lange and activated his overhead lights [...]
The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found Thursday that Hungary’s criminalization of activities aimed at helping migrants who did not fulfil its national criteria for the grant of asylum violated EU law. The opinion comes in response to a series of laws, more popularly known as “Stop Soros laws,” passed by [...]
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Michigan college student is unable to proceed with a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) lawsuit against two federal officers who tackled him after mistaking him for a fugitive in 2014. In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court found that the claims against the officers have been disqualified [...]
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation on Wednesday that increases fines for violations committed during political demonstrations. Protesters who disobey the new laws could be fined up to 4,000 rubles, an increase from the previous 1,000 rubles fine. Repeat offenders could pay up to 20,000 rubles for such conduct. The amendment comes as organizers continue [...]
The government of India issued new rules on Thursday regulating publishers of digital content such as social media intermediaries, OTT (Over-the-top) platforms, and online news and current affairs websites. The rules, known as the Information Technology (Guidelines For Intermediaries And Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, have been drafted under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Stating [...]
The National Rifle Association (NRA) filed a countersuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday asserting that she lacks the authority to invoke New York state laws overseeing nonprofit organizations. The countersuit, filed in the New York Supreme Court, counters a lawsuit brought by James against the gun-rights group in August. James’ suit [...]
Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) petitioned the US Supreme Court Thursday to take up a case alleging racial discrimination in admissions. The lawsuit alleges that Harvard University violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act through their “race-conscious” undergraduate admissions process. SFFA claims that the Harvard University Office of Admissions penalizes Asian-American applicants because “ [...]
The Australian Parliament on Thursday passed the “News Media Bargaining Code,” now requiring major technology companies subject to the law to share revenue with local Australia news organizations. Members of Parliament proposed the legislation last December to address new challenges that the local news industry faces with the rise of global technology companies. The law [...]
The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Thursday that would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include protection from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. The bill, called the Equality Act, “prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal [...]
