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New York AG says she will "defend our laws" after feds sue over immigration enforcement
The Trump administration is suing New York state over its immigration enforcement, alleging that New York statutes unlawfully block state and federal law enforcement from carrying out immigration ...CBS News - 5d -
Auchincloss: Trump 'replacing the rule of law with the law of the ruler'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the order from the Trump administration's Justice Department to dismiss the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In an ...The Hill - 2d -
Murkowski: 'We are a nation of laws'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Tuesday the United States is a “nation of laws” and President Trump and his administration need to comply with federal court orders halting his executive ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Who will defend Europe?
Caught between an aggressive Russia and a disengaging America, the continent’s western democracies must now rearm — or pay the priceFinancial Times - 3d -
Blame bad laws on an excess of coyness
Cutting corners in debate has only one result: poorly formulated policyFinancial Times - 20h -
Australia introduces tough new laws to combat antisemitism
In a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism, Australia passed a series of tough anti-hate crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences displaying hate symbols. The laws will impose ...NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Delaware Law Has Entered the Culture War
Elon Musk has helped bring an esoteric debate around the Delaware Chancery Court to a national stage. Now Dropbox and Meta are contemplating moving their incorporation away from the state.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Trump Pauses Enforcement of Foreign Bribery Law
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act makes it illegal for companies that operate in the United States to pay foreign government officials to secure or keep business deals.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump fought the trade law, and Trump won
Neither international nor domestic courts on their own will stop the US president’s destructive tariffsFinancial Times - 5d -
A Rupture on the Right Over Prosecutors and the Rule of Law
Differing interpretations of Attorney General Robert H. Jackson’s classic 1940 speech, “The Federal Prosecutor,” figured in Thursday’s showdown in the Eric Adams case.The New York Times - 4d -
Couple believe law was broken in abortion sign-off
NHS bosses have admitted failing Carly Wesson, Carl Everson and their daughter Ladybird.BBC News - 2d -
Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves’ country
President Trump said over the weekend his work to "save" the country gives him legal leeway. “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” Trump posted Saturday to Truth Social and X. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Retailers selling knives online face stricter laws
Retailers must report suspicious purchases and there will be tougher sentences for selling to under-18s.BBC News - 59m -
Oilers' Star Defender Doesn't Deserve The Hate
The Edmonton Oilers owe a lot of their success to this one player.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Andreessen Horowitz Defends Hiring Daniel Penny
Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger who died, was hired to join the firm’s American Dynamism investment team.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting
The deputy PM tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that she doesn't feel she was "aggressive" during the meeting.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Jordan defends DOGE, Musk influence under Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a close ally of President Trump’s, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the government through the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Waltz defends USAID funding freeze, Musk influence
President Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding freeze and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the federal ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Noem defends Musk’s access to personal data
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s access to sensitive data housed within DHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), saying he’s ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Rep. Hern defends delay on House budget proposal
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), chair of the House Republican Policy Committee, on Sunday defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the delay in unveiling a budget resolution. In an interview on ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Shiffrin dealing with PTSD, won't defend GS title
Mikaela Shiffrin says she is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash in November and will not defend her gold medal in giant slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
SEC announces it will not defend climate disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it will not defend a year-old rule requiring publicly held companies to disclose climate-related risks and in some cases the ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Peter Kay defends ejecting 'disruptive' hecklers
The comedian says "repeated disruptions" by two audience members made it "impossible" to carry on.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Justice Sotomayor defends role of courts during event
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor defended the role of courts during an event at Miami Dade College in Florida. This comes as President Trump and his allies have pushed back against recent ...NBC News - 6d -
Botafogo defender loses tooth in post-derby brawl
Botafogo defender Alexander Barboza had a front tooth knocked out by Flamengo centre back Cleiton with a blindside punch in a brawl between players.ESPN - 5d -
Man City defender Akanji to undergo surgery
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be out for 8-10 weeks following an injury sustained in their clash with Real Madrid and will undergo surgery on Saturday.ESPN - 4d -
Byron avoids wrecks, defends Daytona 500 title
William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 victory, escaping a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory ...ESPN - 1d -
How can Europe defend itself without the US?
President Trump’s threat to stop funding European defence could have lasting consequences.BBC News - 18h -
New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school
Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schoolsABC News - Feb. 6 -
The Guardian view on Trump and the international criminal court: following the law of the jungle | Editorial
The US president’s attack on an essential institution speaks volumes about his broader foreign policy. Donald Trump’s vicious assault on the international criminal court is no surprise. His last ...The Guardian - Feb. 7 -
Harvard Law’s Innovation Lab Scrambles to Save Government Data
The unit is saving more than 300,000 data sets from Trump’s purges.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.Wired - Feb. 7 -
Trump halts aid to South Africa citing new land law
President Trump signed an executive order formally halting all aid to South Africa and urged his Cabinet to come up with a resettlement program for Afrikaners who he claims "are victims of unjust ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Cartel leader's son-in-law pleads guilty in violent price-fixing scheme
The indictment and court testimony highlighted beatings, kidnappings and fatal shootings that were part of the conspiracyCBS News - Feb. 10 -
Barrett's recusal signals hope for rule of law at the Supreme Court
Among Trump’s three appointees, Justice Amy Coney Barrett is probably the likeliest defector.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump to halt enforcement of law banning bribery of foreign officials
President says move will ‘mean a lot more business for America’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
Fans bid farewell to Denis Law at United star's funeral
More than 1,000 fans gathered at Old Trafford to pay their respects to the Manchester United legend.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
What to Know About the Anti-Bribery Law Trump Is Targeting
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators have gone after large companies for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits them from bribing foreign officials.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
This obscure law is one reason Trump's agenda keeps losing in court
Lawyers challenging Trump's use of executive power are turning to a familiar weapon in their armory: the Administrative Procedure Act.NBC News - 6d
