Tag: Legal Analysis
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Quebec’s Proposed Constitution: Why Legal Experts and Civil Rights Groups Are Alarmed
Background: A Bold move in Quebec’s constitutional debate Quebec Premier François Legault recently unveiled a proposed constitution intended to reflect the province’s “distinct national character.” The plan has sparked a heated national conversation about how a provincial charter could shape rights, language policy, and the balance of power within Canada. While proponents say the document…
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OSP’s 78-Count Case: A Steep Hurdle for Ken Ofori-Atta and Ghana’s Prosecutors
Overview: What the 78-Count Case Entails The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed a 78-count case against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, signaling a serious step in Ghana’s anti-corruption drive. Lawyer Frank Davies, representing Ofori-Atta, stated that he was not surprised by the broad indictment. The charges appear to cover a wide range…
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Senior Lawyers Weigh In: Wike’s Clash with Naval Officer Over Abuja Land Dispute
Overview of the Incident The public clash between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and a naval officer in Abuja has reignited debates about land governance, security, and due process. While officials dispute ownership and control of a plot in the nation’s capital, two renowned Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)—Femi Falana and…
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Pardoned ‘Fake Electors’ Figure Hopes Trump Extends Grace to Assault Charge
Background: The Trump pardon and the ‘fake electors’ scheme In the aftermath of the 2020 election, a number of individuals were involved in efforts to present alternate slates of electors in several states. The most high-profile action came to be known as the “fake electors” scheme, a plan that aimed to cast doubt on the…
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DOJ Fires Immigration Judges with Immigrant Backgrounds: What It Means for Asylum Courts
Background: A Shift in the Immigration Judiciary The Department of Justice has recently drawn scrutiny for a string of dismissals affecting immigration judges who once brought firsthand experience with immigrant communities to the bench. The publicized cases, including judges with immigrant-defense backgrounds, have raised urgent questions about judicial independence, the selection process for immigration judges,…
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Trump History Rewrite Claims: Ty Cobb on Comey Indictment
Overview: A claim about rewriting history In the noisy aftermath of the Russia investigation, a claim has circulated that an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey would amount to an attempt to rewrite history from Donald Trump’s perspective. The assertion comes from Ty Cobb, a lawyer who served in the early Trump administration and…
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Fux’s Surprising Vote for Bolsonaro’s Acquittal Explained
Understanding the STF’s Recent Verdict The recent judgment by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) regarding former President Jair Bolsonaro has stirred significant debate across the legal community and beyond. Most notably, Justice Luiz Fux’s unexpected vote for acquittal has raised eyebrows, even among those who represented Bolsonaro. This article aims to delve into the reasons…
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Braga Netto’s Lawyer Applauds Fux’s Vote but Notes Limitations
Overview of Fux’s Vote The legal landscape in Brazil took a significant turn recently with the vote from Minister Luiz Fux at the Supreme Federal Court (STF). On September 10, 2025, attorney José Luis Oliveira Lima, representing former Minister of the Civil House Walter Braga Netto, expressed his commendation of Fux’s decision. Lima labeled the…