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The city of Huntington Beach, California, must pay nearly $1 million in legal fees after losing a court case over its library book restriction policy. The policy aimed to block minors from accessing material labeled as sexual content. Courts ruled it amounted to illegal censorship.

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The Kakamega High Court has upheld the 2025 by-election victory of Malava Member of Parliament David Ndakwa after dismissing a challenge by rival Seth Panyako. Presiding Judge Stephen Mbugi ruled on May 15 that the petition lacked merit. Ndakwa secured 21,564 votes to Panyako's 20,210.

Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court has rejected appeals and upheld the 2022 conviction of former FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke for bribery and forgery related to World Cup media rights. Valcke received a suspended 11-month prison sentence for accepting bribes to aid companies in securing broadcasting deals in Italy and Greece. In a related case, Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi was acquitted of charges involving the same former official.

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A federal judge in Maryland has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention, ruling that his re-detention lacks lawful authority. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the decision and signaled plans to keep fighting the case, while Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national facing human smuggling charges, denies any gang ties as deportation efforts continue.

Kenya's High Court has overturned a directive from the Communications Authority that prohibited media houses from airing live coverage of protests. The ruling, delivered by Justice John Chigiti, deems the order unlawful and unconstitutional, protecting key freedoms. This decision stems from a challenge filed against the authority's actions during June demonstrations.

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The Environment and Land Court has issued orders stopping the eviction of residents from Makongeni estate in Nairobi. This follows a petition by residents against the government's actions to clear the area for an affordable housing project. The court also mandated the restoration of water and electricity supplies.