Tag #Judiciary

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Spanish Attorney General Indicted, Raising Questions of Government Influence

Spain's Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, has been indicted by the Supreme Court for leaking confidential information about Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, prompting calls for his resignation from the Popular Party (PP) and raising questions about the government's influence on the judiciary.

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Morena Consolidates Control Over Mexico's Judiciary with Tribunal de Disciplina Appointments

Mexico's ruling Morena party secured all five seats on the newly formed Tribunal de Disciplina, which will oversee judges; this follows Morena's complete takeover of the Supreme Court, raising concerns about judicial independence.

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Turkish Officials Call for Judicial Reform Amidst Rule of Law Concerns

Nineteen former Turkish officials and legal experts, including former Constitutional Court President Haşim Kılıç, published a declaration titled "Call for Justice," criticizing the erosion of the rule of law in Turkey due to political interference in the judiciary and the misuse of anonymous witness...

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Mexico's Unprecedented Judicial Elections: A Controversial Process

Mexico holds historic elections this Sunday to elect 2,681 judges nationwide, a process complicated by multiple ballots, unknown candidates, and opposition calls for abstention due to concerns about the reform's partisan nature and inclusion of controversial candidates.

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Fico Criticizes Judge After Conviction of Former Minister in Corruption Case

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the conviction of former Finance Minister Petr Kazimir for bribery, alleging political motives and calling for an investigation into the judge, raising concerns about undermining anti-corruption efforts and judicial independence.

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Turkish Court Seeks Prison Sentences for Four Former Judges in Balyoz Case

Four former members of Turkey's Court of Cassation's 9th Criminal Chamber are facing up to 3 years and 6 months imprisonment for allegedly abusing their power while ruling on cases linked to the Balyoz trial, with accusations of acting on orders from a terrorist organization; one defendant remains a...

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OAS Recommends Against Replicating Mexico's Polarizing Judicial Elections

An OAS mission monitoring Mexico's unique judicial elections, held on June 1st, 2025, advised against replicating the model due to low voter turnout (13%), numerous null votes, and concerns about vote coercion, despite the election of thousands of judges, including the Supreme Court's president.

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Over 185 Court Rulings Against Trump Administration Spark Outrage and Threats Against Judges

Federal judges have issued over 185 rulings against the Trump administration, blocking or pausing actions deemed illegal, sparking outrage from Trump and his allies who accuse judges of bias and overreach, while ignoring the fact that Trump's actions were often unprecedented violations of the law, l...

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Mexico's Judicial Election: El Chapo's Lawyer Runs for Judge

In Mexico's unprecedented election of its entire judiciary, Silvia Delgado, El Chapo Guzmán's former lawyer, is running for judge, sparking debate about conflicts of interest and the politicization of the judicial system.

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Istanbul Bar Member Released After 127 Days in Prison

Istanbul Bar Association board member Fırat Epözdemir, arrested on January 25th for "terror propaganda" and "terrorist organization membership," was released from Silivri Prison on June 20th after 127 days, following a court decision. The charges stemmed from the Bar's statements regarding the death...

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Mavrikis Faces Felony Bribery Charge, Placed Under House Arrest

Christos Mavrikis, known for his involvement in the 1990s wiretapping scandal, faces a felony bribery charge for allegedly offering a judge €1 million to expedite a property lawsuit, resulting in house arrest with an ankle bracelet.

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Trump Considers Controversial Nominee for Appeals Court Vacancy

President Trump is considering Emil Bove, his former defense attorney known for aggressive tactics at the Justice Department, for a U.S. appeals court vacancy, prompting controversy amid Trump's criticism of "activist" judges; Bove's past actions include ordering the dismissal of charges against NYC...

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