Appeals court blocks new rule helping defrauded students get debt relief
An appeals court on Monday issued an injunction against a new Biden administration rule that made it easier for students defrauded by their schools to…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana’s archaic anti-drag ban
In a small win for LGBTQ+ rights, a federal judge has temporarily stopped Montana’s anti-drag ban. On 22 May, Republican governor Greg Gianforte signed House…
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The judge also rejected a motion by the defendants, which include prosecuting attorneys for the state, seeking to dismiss the case. The ACLU of Arkansas,…
Human Rights and Trade: The Stumbling Blocks For The EU-India Partnership
Indian politicians and commentators have rallied in defense of anti-migrant sentiment in Europe to forge alliances and undercut criticism of Hindu nationalism that targets minorities,…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Montana’s ban on drag shows
Participants make signs for a rally and march to support the drag and transgender communities at City Hall in San Francisco, on April 8. A…
Federal judge blocks Biden policy to stem flow of migrants at southern border
1/3 Asylum seekers stand in line for food, water, blankets and clothing near the border wall in Jacumba, Calif., on May 13. A policy that…
Federal judge blocks new Biden asylum policy for migrants at border
WASHINGTON − A federal judge in California struck down a new Biden administration policy that sought to limit the number of migrants seeking asylum at the…
US judge blocks Biden’s ‘asylum ban’ at Mexico border | Migration News
Rights groups hail the ruling as a ‘victory’ but note it will have little immediate effect at the US-Mexico border. A United States judge has…
Federal court blocks Biden rule limiting asylum for migrants
A federal judge in Oakland on Tuesday blocked a Biden administration rule that limits migrants’ access to asylum at the southern border, casting doubt on…
Australia blocks acquisition of lithium mine by China-linked firm | Mining
Treasurer Jim Chalmers prevents Austroid Corporation from acquiring Alita Resources after advice from investment board. Australia has barred the takeover of financially stricken lithium miner…
Iowa judge blocks state’s new abortion law
The new law prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women…
Appeals court temporarily blocks order that restricted feds’ contact with social media firms
Justice Department officials and the White House complained that Doughty’s broadly worded injunction prohibiting various officials and agencies from discouraging social media firms from hosting…
Sweden’s Supreme Court blocks extradition of two wanted by Turkey | NATO News
The ruling comes after Turkey agreed to allow Sweden to join NATO, the Scandinavian country it previously called a haven for ‘terrorists’. Sweden’s highest court…
Judge blocks county watchdog investigation into sheriff deputy gangs, tattoos
In a 42-page ruling that is sure to be contentious, a civil court judge effectively blocked the county watchdog from thoroughly investigating deputy gangs that…
Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student debt forgiveness program
1/4 The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness plan. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) --…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Florida’s archaic anti-drag ban
In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida’s archaic anti-drag ban. On 17 May, the state’s Republican governor Ron Desantis…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Florida’s drag show ban for minors
A federal judge in Florida has temporarily blocked a state law banning minors from attending drag shows. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo…
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing ban on minors attending drag shows
Florida’s Republican-led Legislature passed the measure in April that bars minors from attending drag shows with “lewd” performances. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for…
Prosecutor blocks release of Tunisian opposition figure | News
Chaima Issa was to leave prison Friday if the public prosecutor’s office did not appeal the judge’s decision. Tunisia’s public prosecutor has appealed against a…
Judge blocks Wyoming’s first-in-the-nation abortion pill ban
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Abortion pills will remain legal in Wyoming for now, after a judge ruled Thursday that the state’s first-in-the-nation law to ban them won’t…