Tag: law and policy
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Digital Violence Against Women: Legal Gaps Worldwide
Overview: Digital violence is escalating, and protection is uneven Digital violence against women is not a distant problem. It is a pervasive global threat that follows many into leadership roles, boardrooms, and public life. Despite advances in technology and growing awareness, nearly half of the world’s women and girls still lack effective legal protection from…
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Marriage Ruling Relief for Gay Americans as Court Denies Review
Relief at a Landmark Decision In a decision that settled a decade-long dispute, the Supreme Court declined to reopen the case that established same-sex marriage as a national right. Gay Americans breathed a collective sigh of relief as the high court effectively left the legal status of same-sex marriages intact, eliminating the immediate fear of…
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XL bully attack in Rogiet: Nine-month-old boy killed, police say
Overview of what happened A tragedy unfolded in Rogiet, a village in southeast Wales, when a seven-year-old XL bully attacked a nine-month-old baby boy inside a private home. Police confirmed that the animal involved was an XL bully and said the incident occurred at a residence within the community. Emergency services were called to the…
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Rising Violence Concerns as Federal Immigration Agents Face Increased Scrutiny
Escalation in Immigration Enforcement Under Scrutiny Questions about the use of force by federal immigration agents have surged as incidents involving ICE officers become more visible in American cities. Videos showing confrontations, pepper-ball projectiles, and gun handling during arrests have amplified calls for transparency, accountability, and a re-evaluation of tactics in urban settings where immigrant…