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U.S. immigration courts down about a quarter of judges after 2025 firings and departures, NPR reports
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The corps of permanent U.S. immigration judges has shrunk by roughly a quarter over the past year, driven by firings during 2025 and additional resignations and retirements, according to NPR’s review of agency staffing data and interviews with court personnel. The losses have left some courts with few or no judges and added strain to a system facing a near-4 million case backlog.
En politiinspektør med over 35 års tjeneste er tiltalt for grove seksuelle overgrep mot en 15 år gammel jente. Hendelsene skal ha skjedd mellom august 2024 og årsskiftet 2024–2025. Mannen nekter tiltalen og er nylig oppsagt fra politiet.
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Fifty years after the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act of 1976, only around 3 lakh people have been rehabilitated, despite persistent exploitation in informal sectors. Dr. Tina Kuriakose Jacob highlights structural barriers, caste-based vulnerabilities, and gaps in the justice system. She discusses overlaps with new laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita while emphasizing the need for better implementation.
Controversy between South Korea's justice ministry and prosecution intensified on November 12 over alleged pressure to forgo appealing a corruption case linked to President Lee Jae-myung. The decision not to appeal the high-profile real estate scandal from Lee's time as Seongnam mayor has sparked internal pushback and suspicions of undue influence. The Seoul Central District chief prosecutor offered to resign, while the opposition demands the justice minister's resignation.
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A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The indictment, secured by newly appointed U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, follows public pressure from President Donald Trump to prosecute his longtime political adversary. Legal experts have raised concerns about the unusual circumstances surrounding the case, including its rapid progression and potential political motivations.