Supreme Court to Decide Trump’s Eligibility to Run for President Again After Capitol Attack

DENVER, Colorado – Lawyers leading the fight to keep former President Donald Trump off the 2024 presidential ballot urged the Supreme Court on Friday to declare him ineligible for another presidential run. They argued that Trump spearheaded the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn his election loss, making him unfit for office. The filing, which vividly described the violence that took place on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol, called …

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Alabama Inmate Set to be Executed by Nitrogen in Landmark Case Denied by Supreme Court

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – A death row prisoner in Alabama is scheduled to be the first person in the United States to be executed with nitrogen gas, following a legal battle over the method’s constitutionality. Kenneth Smith, convicted of a 1988 murder, was set to be put to death on Thursday after the US Supreme Court rejected his appeal. Smith’s bid to have the nitrogen gas method declared unconstitutional was denied, leading to his impending execution. …

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West Virginia Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Man Convicted in 2020 Family Tragedy, Cites Jury Instruction Error

ELKWOOD, WV — A young West Virginia man convicted of killing his family members when he was a minor will face a new trial, following a Supreme Court of Appeals decision that vacated his original convictions. Gavin Smith, now 21, was previously found guilty in the 2020 murders of his mother, stepfather, and two younger brothers, an event that shook the community of Elkwood. The appeal court’s decision was prompted by a critical error in …

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Bill Clinton Raises Alarm on Supreme Court’s Role Under Trump, Fears Erosion of Judicial Independence Before Midterms

New York, NY — During a recent appearance on ABC’s “The View,” former President Bill Clinton shared his apprehensions about the current state of U.S. judicial independence, particularly concerning its role in checking presidential powers. The conversation, initially meant to promote Clinton’s latest political thriller co-authored with James Patterson titled “The First Gentleman,” quickly veered into a discussion on serious themes regarding the stability of American democratic institutions. Clinton, who served as the 42nd president, …

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Supreme Court Grapples with Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions in Heated Trump-Era Legal Battle

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court engaged in extensive deliberations over a pivotal case on birthright citizenship and the role of lower courts in enforcing nationwide injunctions against executive orders on Thursday, May 15, 2025. This landmark case questions the constitutionality of a recent executive action by President Donald Trump and the powers of lower courts to halt such orders across the nation. During the oral arguments, which stretched beyond two hours, the justices …

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Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene in Acquittal of Union Minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ in Samajwadi Party Leader’s Murder Case

New Delhi, India: The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of Union minister Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ in the murder case of Samajwadi Party youth leader Prabhat Gupta in 2000. Mishra, who represents Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, holds the portfolio of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs. The decision was reaffirmed by the Allahabad High Court, and a special leave petition (SLP) filed by the deceased’s brother against the judgment was dismissed by a …

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Musharraf’s Death Sentence Upheld by Pakistan Supreme Court in Treason Case

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The Supreme Court in Pakistan has upheld the death sentence for former President Pervez Musharraf in a high treason case. The case against Musharraf was related to his imposition of a state of emergency in 2007 while he was in power, and it was the first time in Pakistan’s history that a former military ruler had been put on trial and sentenced to death. Musharraf, who has been living in self-imposed exile …

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Deceased Former Military Ruler Pervez Musharraf

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday, in a high treason case. The special court had initially sentenced Musharraf to death in absentia in December 2019, for imposing a state of emergency in 2007 and keeping the constitution in abeyance. However, the Lahore High Court had declared the special court and its proceedings as unconstitutional in January 2020. The issue of his sentence and …

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Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence of Late Former Military Ruler Pervez Musharraf

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the death sentence of late former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, which was originally awarded to him in the high treason case. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa announced the decision, overturning the previous Lahore High Court ruling. Musharraf was found guilty of high treason in December 2019 by a special court in Islamabad, marking the first time in Pakistan’s history that a military …

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows ‘Harsh Response’ to Deadly Attack During Soleimani Memorial

KERMAN, Iran – Nearly 100 people were killed and over 200 others were wounded in two explosions at a ceremony in the southeastern city of Kerman, Iran. The event was held to commemorate the death of top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in 2020. The attacks took place along the road leading to Kerman’s Martyrs’ Cemetery, and while no one claimed responsibility for the blasts, Iranian officials have labeled it a “terrorist attack.” Iran’s …

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