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The Supreme Court ruled for the Trump administration in a dispute over restrictions on immigration judges’ public remarks, upholding government-imposed limits on what judges can say outside the courtroom and signaling tighter control of commentary that could influence immigration proceedings and public trust in the judiciary.
A POLITICO analysis shows hundreds of federal judges have largely rejected the Trump administration’s expansion of ICE detentions, with influential jurists across the ideological spectrum driving rulings that order bond hearings, limit detentions, and are increasingly constrained by appellate decisions that curb ICE’s mass-detention policy.
An Ankara appeals court voided the CHP’s 2023 leadership election, replacing Özgür Özel with veteran Kemal Kilicdaroglu and prompting protests as party leaders argue the move undermines democracy; Özel vows to fight the ruling in courts and with the YSK, while critics call it a 'judicial coup' that could bolster President Erdoğan amid ongoing political and economic tensions.
A federal judge dismissed all charges against the Broadview Six after the DOJ admitted prosecutorial misconduct—vouching to grand jurors, altering grand jury composition, and undisclosed communications—leading to a sharp rebuke of prosecutors; the ruling underscores concerns about First Amendment rights and the DOJ’s power, and discusses potential compensation avenues via a Trump‑funded “weaponization” slush fund.
Two Democratic challengers to Georgia Supreme Court justices were projected to lose, preserving an 8-1 GOP majority; Rankin and Jordan ran on voting, civil and abortion rights but were defeated by incumbents Bethel and Warren, who were appointed by Republican governors. A GOP-appointed ethics finding against the Democrats was blocked from release by a district court, as Georgia lawmakers prepare for potential map challenges this summer.
The U.S. Supreme Court has sent a voting rights case back to a lower court for further proceedings, delaying a final ruling and returning the matter to district court for reconsideration.
Plaintiffs urge a Florida court to block Governor DeSantis’ new congressional map, arguing it violates the state ban on partisan gerrymandering by showing clear partisan intent; defenders say the map aligns with post-Callais interpretations of race and voting rules. Judge Joshua Hawkes indicated skepticism toward the plaintiffs’ evidence of intent, and the case could test whether the Fair Districts Amendment remains enforceable after the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling and whether the map can be blocked for the 2026 elections.
An op-ed applauds a cross-partisan Israeli bill to create a public, televised special court to try those involved in the October 7 attacks, with a 15-judge panel and three-judge hearings per case. The piece argues the world must witness the proceedings to understand the crimes, draws historical parallels to Eichmann and the Holocaust, and contends this transparent accountability stands in contrast to flawed international courts and Western media narratives.
A judge in Machala, Lady Pachar, was fatally shot while driving to a gym during Ecuador's state of emergency against organized crime; she was not accompanied by her two bodyguards, despite threats, and authorities say the killing was retaliation for the release of gang members. The attack underscores violence against the judiciary, with at least 16 judges/prosecutors killed since 2022, as President Noboa pursues hard-line anti-drug measures backed by U.S. support in joint operations against narco networks.
A POLITICO analysis shows federal judges have ruled against ICE detention in roughly 90% of more than 10,000 decided cases since the Trump administration expanded detention, with about 1,200 rulings in ICE’s favor. The sweeping losses reflect rising court frustration, raise questions about due process and enforcement tactics, and indicate the policy may head to the Supreme Court.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht announced he is leaving the Democratic Party, saying antisemitic rhetoric and actions on the left have moved into the mainstream. He will be registered as an independent and will continue on the bench, stressing his commitment to impartial justice. Wecht, elected to PA’s top court as a Democrat in 2016 and previously a PA Democratic Party vice-chair, has long spoken out against antisemitism and has ties to the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Chief Justice John Roberts argued that the Supreme Court is not a political actor and must issue sometimes unpopular decisions based on the Constitution, urging the public to focus criticism on rulings rather than the justices themselves; the piece notes the court's conservative 6-3 majority has moved federal law on abortion and gun rights and weakened the Voting Rights Act, with a recent ruling provoking left-leaning outrage.
Chief Justice John Roberts argues the Supreme Court is not a political actor and should avoid personal attacks as it faces backlash over a Voting Rights Act ruling, warning that heated rhetoric risks undermining the judiciary even as lawmakers and former President Trump criticize conservative justices.
The 11th Circuit ruled that the Trump administration could not detain all migrants without bond under its policy, adding to rulings against the policy across circuits and setting up potential Supreme Court review.
Judge Shin Jong Oh, who presided over former first lady Kim Keon Hee’s Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case, was found dead near Seoul High Court; police are investigating. He had recently sentenced Kim to four years in prison and a 50 million won fine on April 28, overturning an earlier 20-month prison term.