“Devoid of Any Factual Basis”: Again and Again, Judges Have Dismissed Trump’s Voter Data Lawsuits
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3 agencies push digitally notarized documents
Filipinos can soon have documents notarized electronically as the Supreme Court rolls out a nationwide e-notarization system on October 19, aiming to streamline legal transactions and improve access to government services.
· William B. Depasupil
Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence
Court rulings concern violence and killings during March 2025 uprising by pro-Assad forces and retaliatory attacks.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Ex-DUP chief in Northern Ireland given 15-year prison term for sexually abusing girls
Judge tells Jeffrey Donaldson his "catastrophic descent into disgrace" will see him behind bars until in his 70s. Former DUP comrades denounce their ex-leader as “vile and disgusting.”
· Shawn Pogatchnik
Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected
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· Jeremy Kohler
Gov't legislation minister says Supreme Court chief justice required by Constitution to suggest new candidate
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The head of the Ministry of Government Legislation sa...
· CHANG JAE SUN
Kamala Harris calls for packing Supreme Court, ‘changing’ Electoral College if Dems take back congress
The former vice president told Keke Palmer the popular vote 'has to matter' and pushed for DC and Puerto Rico statehood.
· Fox News
Inside appalling plot to stack California courts with ultra liberal judges who don’t believe in prisons
In 1970, a 17-year-old black militant pulled a gun from beneath his coat at the Marin County Hall of Justice.
· Christopher F. Rufo, Austen Hufford
Morocco opens first state-funded museum dedicated to Jewish culture in Arab world
Local media said the exhibition galleries explore communal institutions, including synagogues, Hebrew schools, and rabbinical courts.
· MATHILDA HELLER
Saudi Arabia cancels death sentence for Sri Lankan who insulted Prophet Muhammad
Saudi Arabia cancels death sentence for Sri Lankan who insulted Prophet Muhammad Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:29 A Saudi court sentenced Anojan Sivarasa to death for insulting Islam on Facebook despite deleting comment and apologising. The Supreme Court later reversed the decision A screenshot of…
· Middleeasteye
$20 Billion In Suspicious Biden-Era Climate Grants Remains Frozen As Trump Administration Eyes Supreme Court Fight
$20 Billion In Suspicious Biden-Era Climate Grants Remains Frozen As Trump Administration Eyes Supreme Court Fight Authored by AG News Staff via American Greatness, A $20 billion Biden-era climate grant program remains frozen despite a federal appeals court ruling against the Trump administration's efforts to cancel…
· Tyler Durden
Russian Supreme Court Bans Ingush Sufi Muslim Order as ‘Extremist’
Prosecutors had accused the once-powerful order from Ingushetia of “providing material support for bandit insurgents of the North Caucasus.”
· The Moscow Times
Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at supreme court
Conservative court asked to rule on several signature policies in 2026-27 term – will it rule in president’s favor?Several of Donald Trump’s second-term policies will be tested at the supreme court in the coming months: it is being asked to rule on challenges to theadministration’s harsh immigration and deportation …
· Ariana Baio
SC: No double discount for senior citizens
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted a Bacolod hotel manager accused of denying two senior citizens their 20 percent discount, ruling that the law does not require businesses to grant an additional discount when customers have already benefited from a promotional rate.
· William B. Depasupil
Iran executes monarchist accused of supporting Israel, Reza Pahlavi
Mostafavi, from Bam in Kerman province, was executed after the Supreme Court upheld a death sentence handed down by a Revolutionary Court in Kerman.
· ALEX WINSTON
High Court hears petition demanding protection for lawyers from courthouse harassment
The case concerns lawyers representing Palestinians and human rights groups who say right-wing activists follow them through the Supreme Court’s corridors and film them at close range.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
SC junks contempt case vs Sotto, upholds right to criticize Court
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that even harsh criticism of its rulings is protected by the Constitution, dismissing a contempt case against Sen. Vicente Sotto III over his remarks on the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
· William B. Depasupil
Supreme Court overturns sentence for shaman who killed niece during ritual
The Supreme Court overturned an appellate ruling that had sentenced an 81-year-old shaman to seven years in prison over her niece’s death, saying the possibility that the defendant intended to kill her should not have been ruled out. The court overturned the ruling against the woman, surnamed Sim, on Sept. 23 and se…
· Hwang Sun-jun
Supreme Court To Consider Government's Power To Deport Terrorist Supporters
Supreme Court To Consider Government's Power To Deport Terrorist Supporters Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, Supreme Court justices will weigh arguments in a case involving a Nigerian man whom an immigration judge concluded materially supported a terrorist group by working as a cook. Justices on Oct.…
· Tyler Durden
Disney Says FCC Used Early License Reviews As "Maximal Coercive Pressure" On ABC While Dodging The Courts
Disney Says FCC Used Early License Reviews As "Maximal Coercive Pressure" On ABC While Dodging The Courts Disney and ABC told a federal court on Monday that the FCC ordered early license reviews of all eight ABC-owned stations to pressure the network over its programming, and picked that route because the alternativ…
· Tyler Durden
US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records
The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from freedom of information requirements.
Levin: Right-wing election victory will 'fundamentally alter' Supreme Court
Justice Minister Yariv Levin vowed to fundamentally reshape Israel's Supreme Court if the Right wins the October 27 elections, calling the vote a historic opportunity for judicial reform.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
‘A foreign attack on EU territory’: MEPs call EU to shield ICC from US sanctions
Lawmakers ask Ursula von der Leyen to "draw a clear line towards the US administration."
· Giovanna Faggionato
Supreme Court hears church warden murder appeal
The Supreme Court is considering arguments over who legally caused Peter Farquhar’s death.
· Bbcnews
Q&A: Why are naturalised citizens being barred from voting in Spain's election?
Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that tens of thousands of foreign-based naturalised citizens will not be able to vote in the upcoming general election. Find out why, who exactly this affects and whether it will have an impact on who wins.
· Alex Dunham and Esme Fox
He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It.
The post He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It. appeared first on ProPublica.
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Sarip seeks ‘double’ at Palawan netfest in Pagadian
MANILA, Philippines — Muhammad Keyan Sarip rides the momentum of a twin-podium finish in Dipolog as he leads a talent-laden field in the Governor’s Cup Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships, which unfolds Thursday (Oct. 15) at the Dao courts in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
· The Manila Times
Sam Wood moved to prison for high-profile detainees
The Bachelor star, who is yet to apply for Supreme Court bail, is now sharing a roof with some of Queensland’s most notorious criminals.
· Julius Dennis
India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
NEW DELHI — India’s opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to protest a purge of voter lists they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, after police detained thousands of activists over the weekend in a sweeping crackdown in New Delhi.
· Associated Press
Zverev, Hewitt interaction goes viral
Alexander Zverev and Cruz Hewitt's interaction has gone viral after the former was accused of pulling rank on the practice courts.
Delhi a fortress as 'cockroach' protesters show no sign of backing down
New Delhi's Supreme Court is expected to hear a petition on alleged vote rigging today, as thousands of protesters defy a security crackdown in the capital.
Americans clash over Supreme Court expansion as fight over 9 justices heats up
A GOP measure to cap the Supreme Court at 9 justices failed in the House, as debate grows over proposals to expand the bench to 13.
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Supreme Court orders release of businessman
THE Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of businessman Joseph Cue Sy, the former chairman of listed Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., accused of having falsified his citizenship.
· William B. Depasupil
Spanish court rules thousands of foreign-based naturalised voters out of election
Supreme Court upholds the suspension of voting rights for those naturalised under the Grandchildren's Law.
· Esme Fox
Indian opposition figures lead march through Delhi as police again obstruct protests
Thousands join rally to deliver petition calling for resignation of election commissionerDelhi police have again obstructed protests in India’s capital as thousands of people returned to the streets, led by opposition leaders, to demand the resignation of the election commissioner.After mass unrest in the capital ov…
· Hannah Ellis Petersen
India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
NEW DELHI — India’s opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to protest a purge of voter lists they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, after police detained thousands of activists over the weekend in a sweeping crackdown in New Delhi.
· Associated Press
India’s opposition marches on Supreme Court as ‘cockroach’ protests gain ground
Indian opposition leaders and student activists marched on the Supreme Court on Monday to demand the resignation of the country’s election chief over alleged voter roll manipulation, as authorities erected heavy barricades and shut six metro stations across New Delhi. The rally went ahead after the Chief Justice of …
· Biman Mukherji
India’s opposition marches on Supreme Court as ‘cockroach’ protests gain ground
India’s opposition alliance is harnessing the youth-led protests, testing whether their anger can build real political momentum against Modi.
· Biman Mukherji
SC orders Immigration to free businessman amid unresolved citizenship
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of businessman Joseph Cue Sy after posting a ₱900,000 bond, directing Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials to comply with the order while stressing that the ruling does not resolve questions surrounding his citizenship and identity.
· William B. Depasupil
Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?
Facing coalition pressure, Anwar has targeted anti-corruption in his 2027 budget, but analysts warn laws alone won’t restore trust.
· Ushar Daniele
FACT CHECK: No new SC decision stopping VP Sara’s impeachment trial
Duterte's impeachment trial is ongoing; the most recent Supreme Court ruling dismissed petitions questioning the Senate court’s ruling on an adjusted conviction voting threshold
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Google Korea finally wins tax dispute against S. Korean tax office
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by South Ko...
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Banks can’t take money from dead clients’ accounts – SC
THE Supreme Court has ruled that probate courts can compel banks to explain withdrawals from a deceased person’s accounts.
· William B. Depasupil
Banks can’t take money from dead clients’ accounts – SC
THE Supreme Court has ruled that probate courts can compel banks to explain withdrawals from a deceased person’s accounts.
· William B. Depasupil
High School Wrestler Asks Supreme Court To Allow Her To Avoid Competing With Boys
High School Wrestler Asks Supreme Court To Allow Her To Avoid Competing With Boys A Washington state high school wrestler, Kallie Keeler, asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 5 for an emergency order letting her wrestle on the girls' team without facing male athletes, after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by on…
· Tyler Durden
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘100 Days of Deception’ on Netflix, Where A Pickpocket Courts Danger And Romance As A Spy In Japan-Occupied Korea
Kim You-jung and Park Jin-young lead the way in this promising South Korean historical romantic-drama series.
· Maddy Casale
Trump Petitions Supreme Court To Reinstate Lawsuit Against Clinton & DNC Over Russia Claims
Trump Petitions Supreme Court To Reinstate Lawsuit Against Clinton & DNC Over Russia Claims Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Oct. 9 to revive his dismissed civil lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and others. The p…
· Tyler Durden
Church victim accused of having ‘credibility of $3 note’ gets $2.2 million
A victim of historical clerical abuse was accused by the Marist Brothers’ lawyer of fabricating evidence and faking details of two suicide attempts, but a Supreme Court jury awarded him $2.2 million.
· Cameron Houston
Trump takes suit against Hillary Clinton over 2016 election to Supreme Court
Trump filed his appeal after a federal judge dismissed the case and imposed nearly $1 million in sanctions on him and one of his lawyers for bringing a "frivolous" suit.
· REUTERS
‘Jareema’: The Arabic word for crime is deployed in courts and cultural debates | The National
It can describe an offence punishable by law or something condemned as a crime against art
· Saeed Saeed