Tag #Judicial Independence

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Trump Ally Confirmed to Federal Appeals Court Despite Democratic Protests

The US Senate confirmed Emil Bove III, a former attorney for Donald Trump, as a federal appeals court judge by a 50-49 vote, prompting a walkout by multiple Democratic senators amid concerns about judicial integrity and potential conflicts of interest.

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Justice Department Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Boasberg

The Department of Justice filed a misconduct complaint against US District Court Judge James Boasberg for comments made at a March Judicial Conference meeting alleging that President Trump would disregard court orders, potentially causing a constitutional crisis; the complaint requests disciplinary ...

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Three Federal Immigration Judges Fired Amidst Backlog Crisis

Three experienced federal immigration judges in Chicago and Boston were abruptly fired this month via email, prompting concerns about judicial independence and due process within the U.S. immigration system, which currently faces a backlog of nearly four million cases.

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Spain's Supreme Court Sees Key Appointments Amidst Corruption Investigations

Spain's General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) appointed Pablo Lucas and Andrés Martínez Arrieta to head the Supreme Court's Contentious-Administrative and Criminal divisions, marking a shift towards judicial independence amidst government corruption investigations and political pressure.

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Delayed Judge Appointments Raise Concerns About German Court's Independence

The appointment of three new judges to Germany's Federal Constitutional Court was postponed due to coalition infighting and false accusations against a candidate, raising concerns about political influence and judicial independence.

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Postponed Judge Appointments Threaten German Court's Independence

The recent postponement of three German Constitutional Court judge appointments due to coalition infighting over the candidacy of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, fueled by false accusations amplified by right-wing media, highlights a concerning threat to the court's independence.

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Uribe's Witness Tampering Conviction Sparks Political Firestorm in Colombia

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was convicted on Monday for witness tampering, triggering strong reactions from both the right and left wings, and drawing criticism from the United States government, which alleged judicial overreach. The ruling sparked a heated debate over judicial independe...

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Kagan Warns of Government Defiance of Court Orders

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan warned of government officials defying court orders, citing the Trump administration's alleged disregard for lower court rulings, impacting judicial authority and the rule of law.

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DOJ Fires Court-Appointed Replacement, Leaving New Jersey U.S. Attorney Position Vacant

Following the DOJ's firing of Habba's court-appointed replacement, the position of interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey is vacant, highlighting a conflict between the Trump administration and the judiciary over Habba's controversial nomination and lack of experience.

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EU Judicial System: Positive Views Prevail, but Significant National Variations and Concerns Emerge

A Eurobarometer study shows that while over half of EU citizens view their judicial system positively, significant national variations exist, with concerns about government interference and recent declines in positive perceptions in some countries like Romania, Cyprus, and Estonia.

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Israel's Government Attempts to Remove Attorney General Amidst Legal Challenges

Israel's government is attempting to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, facing legal challenges and accusations of circumventing standard procedures due to her opposition to the judicial overhaul plan; the Supreme Court temporarily halted the process.

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US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Brazilian Judge Amid Bolsonaro Case

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his family, citing a "political witch hunt" against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces charges of plotting a coup and is subject to search warrants, restraining orders, ...

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