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Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Marijuana Users Can Own Guns
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that federal law cannot bar marijuana users from owning firearms, impacting constitutional and drug policies in the U.S.
Amnesty Warns Climate Change Threatens Honduras Coastal Rights
Amnesty International reports climate change in Honduras' Gulf of Fonseca threatens livelihoods and human rights amid inadequate government response.
Canadian rights groups call to reinstate privacy laws for political parties
After March repeal of key privacy law, Canadian rights groups urge new rules on federal political parties' data collection practices.
Hong Kong Court Upholds Ban on Advocating Election Boycotts
Hong Kong's top court upholds a law banning calls to boycott elections, affirming legal limits on political speech in 2026.
Rights Groups Say French Police Use Fines to Profile Black, Arab Youth
Human rights groups accuse French police of using fixed fines to trap Black and Arab youth in debt, highlighting systemic racial profiling issues.
Netherlands Criminalizes Conversion Therapy with Jail and Fines
Dutch Parliament passes law banning conversion therapy targeting sexual orientation and gender identity, imposing fines and prison sentences.
Canada enacts tough new bail rules and sentencing for violent crimes
Canada's Parliament passes Bill C-14, imposing stricter bail conditions and harsher sentences for violent offenses, reshaping legal practices nationwide.
UK Court of Appeal Upholds Palestine Action Terrorist Designation
UK Court of Appeal affirms Palestine Action as terrorist group, sparking mass arrests and debate on protest rights and terrorism laws.
Canada’s Bill C-36 Creates New Privacy Commission to Replace Privacy Commissioner
Bill C-36 establishes the Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission, overhauling private sector privacy enforcement and penalties in Canada.
200+ Groups Urge Halt to AI in Military Kill Chains
Over 200 civil society groups call for an immediate stop to AI in military operations, citing risks to international humanitarian law and ethics.
DOJ Investigates Calif. Gov. Newsom, Raising Political and Legal Stakes
DOJ confirms investigation into California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, spotlighting legal challenges amid political tensions with Trump.
UK to Ban Under-16s from High-Risk Social Media Features
The UK plans new online safety reforms restricting under-16s from risky social media features like livestreams and AI chatbots.
Canada proposes Bill C-35 to ban forced labor goods imports
Canada introduces Bill C-35 to strengthen bans on forced labor goods imports, responding to US enforcement concerns and raising ethical standards.
BC Supreme Court Says Victoria Can Enact Bylaws to Remove Encampments
BC Supreme Court upholds Victoria's authority to ban camping in city parks, allowing constitutional challenges to proceed.
Canada's Privacy Watchdog Slams X for Non-Consensual Deepfake Tool
Canada's Privacy Commissioner finds X's Grok AI generated millions of explicit deepfakes without user consent, urging stricter privacy safeguards.
DOJ Clears Paramount-Skydance $110B Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
The DOJ will not block Paramount-Skydance’s $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger, signaling key antitrust views for legal professionals.
Canadian Woman Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Daughter’s Suicide
A Canadian woman sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide, raising key legal questions for AI liability and mental health safeguards.
Judge Denies Stay Motion, Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name
Judge Christopher Cooper denies stay motion, orders Kennedy Center to remove Donald Trump’s name by June 12, reaffirming legal limits on institutional naming.
Kenya Law Society Sues Govt for Contempt Over Undisclosed SGR Contracts
Kenya Law Society files contempt suit against government for ignoring court order to disclose Standard Gauge Railway contracts, underscoring compliance risks.
Federal Circuit Blocks Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs
Federal Circuit halts enforcement of ruling invalidating Trump-era Section 122 tariffs, maintaining import restrictions during ongoing appeals.