Law, Justice & Rights
Coverage of law, justice, and rights issues from around the world. Reporting includes courts, legal systems, civil liberties, human rights, constitutional matters, and judicial decisions. This section also covers legal reforms, law enforcement policies, access to justice, and accountability efforts. Readers can follow developments that shape legal institutions, individual rights, public freedoms, and the rule of law.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Enforce Passport Gender Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted former President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a policy preventing transgender and...
Man Acquitted After Throwing Sandwich at Federal Agent During Trump-Era Law Enforcement Surge
A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during a Trump-era law enforcement...
U.S. President Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao in High-Profile Cryptocurrency Case
U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a presidential pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s...
Immigration Officers Open Fire During Los Angeles Arrest Attempt
Federal immigration agents in Los Angeles shot and wounded a man who allegedly rammed their vehicles during an...
Legal Battles Mount Over Trump’s National Guard Deployments in U.S. Cities
President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops in Democratic-led cities have triggered a series of overlapping...
Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Challenge Trump’s Leadership Amid Government Shutdown
Tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets across major cities on Saturday in nationwide “No Kings”...
Jeffrey Epstein Flight Manifests Released as House Committee Publishes Interview with Former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta
Published: October 18, 2025, 22:40 EDT The U.S. House Oversight Committee has released flight manifest records from the...
Iowa School Board Chair Ends Senate Bid Amid Fallout Over Superintendent Hiring Scandal
Published: October 17, 2025, 22:45 EDT Jackie Norris, chair of the Des Moines Public School Board and former...
U.S. Prosecutor Resigns Amid Pressure to Charge New York Attorney General Letitia James
U.S. Attorney Resigns After Pressure to Indict New York Attorney General Letitia James Published: October 10, 2025, 21:55...
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s New Restrictions on Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants
U.S. Judge Halts Trump Administration Policy Limiting Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Published: October 8, 2025, 23:00 EDT Federal...
