A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's bans on assault firearms and high-capacity magazines unconstitutional, a first for a federal appeals court, setting a precedent as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review similar bans.
Moldova's Constitutional Court has ruled the 1994 law granting special status to Gagauzia unconstitutional. The decision impacts the formation of the Central Election Commission and appointments to law enforcement and justice departments within the autonomous region.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, violating the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause. The order, signed in 2025, never took effect due to injunctions.
The US Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent. Donald Trump celebrated the decision, while labor and consumer advocacy groups, along with legal experts, criticized it as a threat to democracy and government functioning.
Congress claims UP chief Ajay Rai and other leaders were placed under house arrest to prevent their visit to Ayodhya's Ram Temple, amid controversy over temple funds. The party criticized the BJP government's actions as unconstitutional and demanded their immediate release.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that location history, including data from third-party providers like Google, is protected under the Fourth Amendment, requiring a warrant for government access.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that law enforcement must obtain a search warrant for geofence location data, citing a reasonable expectation of privacy in cell-phone location information.
A left-liberal German NGO, the Society for Civil Rights, has published a 1,500-page report arguing that the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is unconstitutional due to its stances on immigration, citizenship, and minority groups, advocating for its ban under strict post-war democratic laws.
A US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional approval. The Trump administration is appealing, arguing it's a lawful immigration restriction, testing presidential power against Congress's taxing authority.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecuting marijuana users for possessing guns violates the Second Amendment. The decision, stemming from Ali Hemani's case, narrowly interprets the law and does not address other potential firearm restrictions for drug users.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecuting a Texas marijuana user for owning guns violates the Second Amendment. The decision, based on the vagueness of the term "unlawful user" in the relevant law, does not address all potential gun restrictions for drug users.
DPP legislator Wu Si-yao criticized KMT legislators for proposing amendments that would increase the Ministry of Education's budget by NT$63.8 billion, calling it unconstitutional and a potential collapse of the nation. She argued that the KMT is overstepping legislative boundaries and forcing the ministry to find funds for increased student loan and school lunch budgets.
Australia's High Court ruled against the government, allowing non-citizens unlawfully detained to claim compensation. This decision could cost millions and impacts over 350 individuals.
A lawsuit filed in Honolulu challenges the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which provides land leases to Native Hawaiians with at least 50% Hawaiian blood. The Pacific Legal Foundation argues the act is unconstitutional racial discrimination.
The Supreme Court ruled that married daughters cannot be excluded from the definition of 'family' for seeking employment or ration shop allotment after a parent's death in harness. The court found the exclusion discriminatory and based on gender stereotypes, stating dependency is a factual matter unrelated to marital status.
A US appeals court ruled that President Trump's policy to expel transgender troops violated the Constitution's equal protection clause. The decision was split, with one judge dissenting.
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has declared a provision in the new law for faster Bundeswehr procurement unconstitutional, arguing it violates the right to effective legal protection. The court is seeking a decision from the Federal Constitutional Court.
Former Silvergate CRO Kate Fraher settled with the SEC for $250k and a 5-year ban, citing a desire to avoid a lengthy court battle. She claims no financial agency proved AML controls failed and that regulatory pressure made operating impossible.
After the Supreme Court ruled some of President Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, the first wave of tariff refunds have begun flowing in.
After the Supreme Court ruled some of President Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, the first wave of tariff refunds have begun flowing in.
Kevin O'Leary has strongly criticized California's proposed wealth tax, deeming it 'un-American' and 'unconstitutional.' He predicts years of litigation due to the difficulty of valuing illiquid assets and argues the tax will accelerate the exodus of businesses and billionaires from the state.
Louisiana has suspended its U.S. House primaries following the Supreme Court's ruling that the state's congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The Republican-led legislature must now redraw the map, potentially eliminating at least one Democratic seat in this year's midterm elections. Other primaries, including U.S. Senate, will proceed as scheduled on May 16, with early voting starting Saturday.
The Pentagon estimates the war in Iran has cost $25 billion, with no signs of resolution as the U.S. and Iran maintain blockades of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana's 2024 election map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, weakening Voting Rights Act protections. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the governing board after his term ends next month.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 along partisan lines that Louisiana's 2024 congressional map, which created a second majority-Black district, was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by requiring plaintiffs to prove discriminatory intent rather than just discriminatory effect. Experts warn this will diminish minority representation across all levels of government, with at least 15 House districts currently held by Black members potentially at risk.
