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- 1South Dakota Supreme Court Ruling Backs Law Enforcement Decision▼Attorney General Jackley Commends SD Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Law Enforcement Decision
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has praised a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling that upheld a decision made by law enforcement. The state's highest court sided with officers in the case, and Jackley said the outcome affirms the authority of law enforcement in the state. Details of the underlying case and the court's reasoning have not been widely reported yet.
- 2Brazil Attorney General condemns US election interference▼⚡ NEWS Brazil Attorney General Condemns US Interference in Electoral Process Brazil's Attorney General Jorge Messias con
Brazil's Attorney General Jorge Messias has condemned alleged efforts by the Trump administration to fund campaigns against the Brazilian Supreme Court, calling the moves intolerable foreign meddling in the country's electoral process. The accusation heightens already strained relations between Brasília and Washington, with Brazilian officials signalling they will not accept outside funding aimed at influencing domestic politics or undermining the judiciary.
- 3Appellate court rules on protective order in OIG records case▼Appellate court decides on protective order in OIG records case
An appellate court has issued a decision on a protective order in a case involving records held by an Office of the Inspector General. WBAL-TV reported the ruling, which could affect how the OIG materials are handled or released. Details of the court's reasoning and the parties involved have not yet been widely reported.
- 4Defense of Spanish officer in finger mutilation case cites Quintana ruling●He also recalled the Quintana ruling, a victim in the 2012 general strike of an identical mutilation, in this case by th
In Spain, the defense of officer Español, accused of mutilating a protester's finger during the October 1st events, has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn the police account. Lawyers recalled the Quintana ruling, concerning a victim of identical mutilation during the 2012 general strike, in that case by Catalan police. The accused officers cite the extreme gravity of the situation, the distance and a ricochet.
- 5Louisiana AG asks Supreme Court to strike down abortion pill shield laws▼Murrill asks SCOTUS to strike down ‘shield laws’ protecting out-of-state abortion pill providers
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has asked the US Supreme Court to strike down so-called shield laws that protect out-of-state providers of abortion pills from legal action by states with strict abortion bans. The filing escalates a growing interstate legal conflict over medication abortion, as states that protect providers clash with states seeking to prosecute or punish the mailing of abortion drugs across their borders.
- 6New England attorneys general urge Congress to fund Supreme Court justice security▼New England state AGs join others in urging Congress to back security funding for Supreme Court justices
Attorneys general from New England states have joined a coalition of counterparts from other states in calling on Congress to approve security funding for Supreme Court justices. In a joint appeal, the officials are pressing lawmakers to provide dedicated resources to protect the justices, citing safety concerns around members of the nation's highest court.
- 7New Lord Chancellor pledges 'ambitious' action on court backlog●New Lord Chancellor pledges to be 'ambitious' in cutting crown court backlog https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/lord-
The UK's new Lord Chancellor has pledged to be 'ambitious' in cutting the crown court backlog, one of the justice system's most pressing problems. Ellie Reeves takes on the role alongside Andy Slaughter as Attorney General, with the courts facing record delays in criminal trials.