Judiciary
 
Clash over power and consent marks closing in Mbenenge tribunal
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In closing arguments at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on 21 October 2025, advocates clashed over allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge by former court secretary Andiswa Mengo. The tribunal chair, retired Judge Bernard Ngoepe, questioned women's power in relationships, while Mengo's lawyer argued the conduct showed abuse of authority. Judgment has been reserved.
SQM case judge reveals personal costs of lengthy trial
Judge Claudia Santos, part of the tribunal that acquitted the accused in the SQM case, shared on Instagram the personal toll of the nearly three-year trial. The process, one of the longest since the penal reform, imposed significant costs on her health and family. A letter to the editor also criticizes the judiciary's role in the procedure's inefficiency.
Court finds upper house election in unconstitutional state over vote disparity
2025년 10월 24일 17시 06분Judicial commission shortlists 35 for court of appeal judges
2025년 10월 24일 13시 23분JSC shortlists 100 candidates for high court judge positions
2025년 10월 23일 11시 23분D.C. jury acquits anti-ICE protester Sydney Reid
2025년 10월 23일 09시 09분Supreme court approves first judicial ethics code after hermosilla case
2025년 10월 20일 00시 43분Judge Peinado complies with order to consolidate case against Begoña Gómez
2025년 10월 13일 00시 04분Federal judge limits National Guard role in Illinois
2025년 10월 04일 00시 02분Attempted assassin of Justice Kavanaugh receives eight-year sentence
 
Bolsonaro allies appeal STF convictions in coup plot case
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On Monday, October 27, 2025, defenses of Jair Bolsonaro and other defendants convicted for the attempted coup d'état filed declaration embargoes with Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF). The appeals challenge omissions, contradictions, and penalty calculations from the First Panel's rulings. The moves aim to correct alleged errors and, in some instances, signal efforts to escalate the case to the full Court bench.
Deputies approve accusation against judge Ulloa by 141 votes
Chile's Chamber of Deputies approved a constitutional accusation against Judge Antonio Ulloa of the Santiago Court of Appeals with a wide majority, over alleged contacts with Luis Hermosilla. The vote, with 141 in favor, one against and two abstentions, sends the case to the Senate next week. Lawmakers highlighted the move as a step toward transparency in the judiciary.
 
Federal judge blocks Trump national guard deployment to Portland
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Portland amid ongoing protests at an ICE facility. The ruling, expanded on Sunday, October 5, 2025, prohibits the federalization or relocation of any state's National Guard to the city. The White House criticized the decision as an overreach, while the administration appeals the order.
Portland's No Kings protests face court-backed National Guard deployment
Thousands gathered in Portland for the No Kings protests against ICE actions and Trump's policies over the weekend, featuring inflatable costumes and large crowds. A federal appeals court decision on Monday allowed the deployment of National Guard troops to the city, reversing a lower court's ban. The ruling has drawn criticism for enabling suppression of peaceful demonstrations.
Federal judge gives eight-year sentence in Kavanaugh assassination attempt
A federal judge appointed by President Biden has sentenced the man who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to eight years in prison. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives who argue it is too lenient. The Department of Justice plans to appeal the ruling.
Ninth Circuit judges warn against broad deference to Trump on National Guard deployments
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A divided Ninth Circuit panel has allowed, for now, President Donald Trump’s bid to federalize the Oregon National Guard for Portland, prompting sharp warnings from multiple judges that excessive judicial deference to such deployments risks eroding the rule of law and state sovereignty.
FIRS chairman praises judiciary for tax stability and investor confidence
Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, has commended the Nigerian judiciary for its sound tax rulings that enhance fiscal stability. Speaking at a workshop on new tax laws, he emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between tax authorities and the courts. This partnership, he said, is vital for boosting investor confidence and revenue mobilization.