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Military Lawyers to Serve as Temporary Immigration Judges

The Justice Department has authorized 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges, with 150 potentially starting this week, to address a massive backlog of immigration cases exacerbated by increased arrests and staff shortages.

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Bundestag Recommends Candidates for Constitutional Court; Votes on Friday

The Bundestag's selection committee endorsed two SPD candidates, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf and Ann-Katrin Kaufhold, and one CDU candidate, Günter Spinner, for three vacant positions on the Federal Constitutional Court; final votes are scheduled for Friday, requiring a two-thirds majority which may nec...

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Mexican Senate Holds Lottery to Select Judicial Candidates for June 1st Popular Vote

The Mexican Senate held a seven-hour lottery on Thursday to select 1,239 judicial candidates for a June 1st popular vote, following the Judicial Evaluation Committee's resignation and the Electoral Tribunal's authorization, despite opposition criticism.

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Assassination of Two Iranian Judges in Tehran

On Saturday, a gunman assassinated two prominent Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, in Tehran's Supreme Court before taking his own life, injuring one other person; the attack is under investigation.

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Assassination of Two Iranian Judges in Tehran

On Sunday, two senior Iranian judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, were assassinated at Tehran's High Court by a gunman who then killed himself, according to Iranian state media; investigations are underway.

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Trump's Supreme Court Nominees

Analysis of President-elect Trump's potential Supreme Court nominations, focusing on his past appointments and the calls for older justices to retire.

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Judges in Maradona Death Retrial Face Removal Request

Lawyers for Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's doctor, requested the removal of two judges from the retrial for Maradona's death, citing bias based on a July hearing; the previous trial was annulled due to a judge's participation in an unauthorized documentary.

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Spanish Judges Threaten Further Strikes Over Judicial Reforms

Spanish judges and prosecutors' associations, except two, held a three-day strike (July 1-3) protesting government reforms impacting judicial access and the Fiscalía, threatening further action and meeting with European officials next week due to concerns about judicial independence; they cite a 70%...

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Spain's New Judges: Debunking Myths of Wealth and Family Connections

Spain's 73rd judicial class, comprising 137 judges (67% women, average age 30), debunks myths: most lack family legal backgrounds, and 95% received parental financial support during their five-year preparation.

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Assassination of Two Iranian Judges Sparks Controversy

A 31-year-old water carrier at Iran's Supreme Court assassinated judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh on January 20, 2024, before committing suicide; the incident has sparked controversy and concerns over potential political ramifications.

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Ukraine Lowers Judicial Appointment Standards Amid Corruption Crisis

Ukraine eliminated the 75% minimum IQ score requirement for judges in 2024, allowing the High Qualification Commission to decide, amid a significant judicial vacancy crisis and widespread corruption; this follows past instances of corrupt judges escaping punishment.

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