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15 hours ago · November 18, 2024 09:02:03 am. Gabon witnessed a significant political moment on Saturday, as a referendum on a new constitution that will reintroduce democratic civilian government was approved by 91.% of voters. The ruling junta asserted that the new constitution will break the nation’s 55-year cycle of dynastic rule.
Forcing Ukraine to Negotiate for Territory Seized by Russia Would ...
17 hours ago · The author, Professor Emeritus of International Law at Purdue University, argues that a bid by Washington to compel Ukraine to negotiate with Russia would violate both US and international law since it would make America complicit in crimes of aggression, war crimes, and crimes against humanity — violations that legally must be punished, not appeased...
EU Council approves declaration on international law in …
12 hours ago · The Council of the European Union on Monday approved a declaration aimed at fostering a common understanding of how international law applies to cyberspace. This declaration reflects the EU’s commitment to advancing the rule of law in a domain marked by increasing complexity and threats.. The declaration builds upon principles of sovereignty and state responsibility, underscoring that ...
US Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Alaska campaign …
11 hours ago · The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear Alaskan residents’ challenge against a ballot measure that requires public disclosure of political donations. The plaintiffs argue that the requirement violates their constitutional right to free speech. The plaintiffs initially requested a preliminary injunction to prevent the provisions of Ballot Measure 2 from taking effect.
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4 days ago · November 4, 2024 12:41:38 pm. In the wake of a bitterly divisive election campaign, American citizens officially go to the polls on Tuesday, November 5. This is the seventh US election that JURIST has covered since 2000, when for 36 days this university-based legal news non-profit, then not even five years old, chronicled the highs and lows of ...
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3 days ago · November 8, 2024 04:45:59 pm. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Friday that Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup overlooked international standards and previous labor rights abuses in the country. The rights group also accused FIFA of ignoring its human rights policy by accepting Saudi Arabia’s bid that does not prevent future ...
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Oct 21, 2024 · November 9, 2024 04:13:54 pm. The UN Human Rights Office released a report Friday detailing six months of war in Gaza from November 2023 to April 2024, denouncing the “horrific” suffering inflicted by Israel as well as Palestinian armed groups, and warning of potential crimes against humanity.
The Erosion of Respect for the Rule of Law in America
Oct 29, 2024 · The rule of law has long been considered a cornerstone of American democracy, safeguarding individual rights, ensuring justice, and regulating the conduct of public officials within a framework of established laws. However, a troubling trend has emerged in recent years — a significant erosion of ...
US Eighth Circuit strikes down ATF rule on pistol braces as ... - JURIST
Aug 11, 2024 · The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled on Friday that the Biden administration’s effort to prohibit pistol braces was “arbitrary and capricious.” The federal appeals court found that the rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) was deficient in clear standards, making it exceedingly difficult for people to ascertain whether their firearms ...
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JURIST Staff. November 4, 2024 11:53:15 am. With the 2024 presidential elections rapidly approaching, concerning trends in electoral confidence and rule of law have emerged across party lines in the US. The latest Rule of Law Index, released last week by the World Justice Project (WJP), shows the US dropping to 43rd globally in measurements of ...