Tag: Constitutional Law
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Federal Court of Appeal ruling looms on Liberals’ use of Emergencies Act to clear convoy protests
Background to the Emergencies Act case The Federal Court of Appeal is poised to release a much-anticipated decision regarding the Liberal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in response to the Ottawa convoy protests that disrupted the capital and key border crossings nearly four years ago. The case centers on whether the federal government acted…
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Carl Schmitt’s Great Spaces: Is Trump the New Advocate?
Introduction: A contested frame From critics who label him a fascist to scholars who urge caution in such classifications, Donald Trump’s presidency has repeatedly raised questions about whether his approach to sovereignty echoes the theorist Carl Schmitt. Schmitt, a controversial jurist of the Weimar era, argued that politics is a struggle over the friend-enemy distinction…
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Australia News Live: Coalition MP slams pairing hate speech fast-turnaround with gun reform and a federal court challenge to Victorian stop-and-search powers
Overview: A day of heated debates in Australian politics Australia’s political stage is crowded with rapid-fire debates as lawmakers wrestle with the timing and scope of contentious issues. In one strand, a Coalition MP described the proposal to pair fast-turnaround hate speech measures with gun reform legislation as “totally inappropriate,” arguing that blending urgent social…
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Democratic Lawmakers Move to File Articles of Impeachment Against Kristi Noem
Overview: A heightened push for accountability In a dramatic escalation of partisan tensions, Democratic lawmakers announced plans to formally introduce articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem, the public official at the center of a national debate. The move comes amid a series of controversial decisions and leadership actions that critics say merit constitutional review and…
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FCC Upholds Balochistan’s Mineral Excise Duty Right
Overview: A Milestone in Provincial Autonomy The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has issued a landmark decision upholding the Balochistan Assembly’s legislation that empowers the province to levy an excise duty on its mineral resources. This ruling marks a significant shift in the balance of fiscal powers within Pakistan’s federal framework, reinforcing provincial autonomy in the…
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FCC Upholds Balochistan’s Right to Levy Mineral Excise Duty
Key ruling strengthens provincial fiscal autonomy The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has upheld the validity of legislation passed by the Balochistan Assembly that authorizes the province to levy mineral excise duty. The decision marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s ongoing project of cooperative federalism, clarifying the constitutional space for provincial fiscal instruments in natural resource…
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Lawyer Questions Commissioner Inland Revenue’s Authority in Super Tax Case
Background: Tax Case and Legal Representation In Islamabad, a high-stakes tax dispute has placed the spotlight on the powers of the Inland Revenue authorities. Representing the taxpayers, renowned lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan Advocate raised preliminary objections during a hearing that focused on the scope and limits of the Commissioner Inland Revenue in a case involving…
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Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela VP Named Interim President
Who is Delcy Rodríguez? Delcy Rodríguez is a prominent Venezuelan political figure who has held the role of vice president under the current administration. Her position places her at the center of constitutional questions, succession planning, and the day-to-day operations of the executive branch. In situations where the president is unavailable, the vice president often…
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California Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional, Appeals Panel Rules
Federal Appeals Panel Finds California Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional A federal appeals panel on the Ninth Circuit has ruled that California’s prohibition on open carrying firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional. The decision, issued Friday by two of the three judges on the panel, signals a potential shift in how state authorities regulate firearm…
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Appeals Panel Rules California Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional, Sparks Legal Debate
Overview of the ruling A federal appeals panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California’s prohibition on open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional. The decision, issued Friday by two of the three judges on the panel, challenges a long-standing state policy designed to curb public gun…