Judiciary

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that federal border officials can classify lawful permanent residents facing certain criminal allegations as applicants for admission upon return from travel abroad, even without a conviction. The 6-3 decision split along ideological lines and sided with the Trump administration in Blanche v. Lau.

June 23, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, that Damon Landor, a Louisiana inmate who said guards forcibly shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari faith, cannot seek money damages from the officers under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned a Federal High Court judgment seeking to deregister the African Democratic Congress. The ADC rejected the ruling and described it as a threat to democracy.

June 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Lawyers from the Chama cha Gema Watho Association claim that 64 pages of the High Court judgment on Rigathi Gachagua's removal are missing.

The Supreme Court AI Committee has released draft regulations that bar the use of artificial intelligence for determining judicial outcomes or profiling witnesses and parties in court cases.

June 04, 2026 Reported by AI

The High Court is expected to deliver its ruling on June 8 in the case of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was removed from office in October 2024.