Law

Dramatic illustration of Justice Sotomayor dissenting outside the Supreme Court, overlaid with the wrongful arrest of journalist Priscilla Villarreal, underscoring First Amendment concerns.

Sotomayor dissents as Supreme Court declines to hear Texas journalist’s wrongful-arrest appeal

March 26, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI Fact checked

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Texas citizen journalist Priscilla Villarreal, leaving in place a divided ruling that she cannot sue local officials over her 2017 arrest for obtaining nonpublic information from police. Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a lone dissent, calling the arrest an obvious First Amendment violation.

Sheria Mtaani refuses to drop NTSA instant fines case despite suspension

Lobby group Sheria Mtaani will not withdraw its High Court petition challenging the NTSA instant fines system, despite the authority's suspension of the programme. Lawyer Danstan Omari stated that NTSA has failed to address core legal issues in the rollout.

Richard Lee's wife questioned as witness in consumer protection case

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Jakarta police questioned Richard Lee's wife, RE, as a witness on Friday, March 27, 2026, to bolster evidence in the alleged consumer protection and health law violations case. Lee remains in custody with his detention extended by 40 days.

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DOJ appeals contempt order against army lawyer in immigration case

Justice Department accepts New Jersey court's U.S. attorney appointment

The U.S. Department of Justice has accepted a federal district court's appointment of Robert Frazer as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey. This move ends an eight-month leadership vacuum in the office following the expiration of Alina Habba's term. The concession comes after multiple court rulings against the department's attempts to retain acting prosecutors.

CBDT notifies Income-tax Rules, 2026

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Income-tax Rules, 2026, aligning with the new Income-tax Act, 2025, effective from April 1. Changes include higher thresholds for mandatory PAN quoting, unified forms, and new exemptions for salaried employees. Tax experts suggest the old regime may offer advantages for middle-income earners.

KPK: Yaqut Cholil house arrest shift part of tailored investigation strategy

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated on March 22, 2026, that shifting former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to house arrest in the Hajj quota corruption case is an investigation strategy, not due to illness, spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said in Jakarta.

KPK shifts ex-minister Yaqut to house arrest status

March 21, 2026 Reported by AI

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) shifted former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to house arrest on March 19, 2026, in a hajj quota corruption case. Fellow KPK detainees noticed his absence during Idul Fitri prayers. The KPK spokesperson confirmed the change is not permanent.

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