High Court

Following the Supreme Court's sweeping ruling on presidential immunity, Donald Trump is invoking it broadly as he seeks to expand executive power. The decision, which granted former presidents broad immunity for official acts, is being used to justify a wide range of actions, drawing criticism from opponents who say it undermines legal accountability for the presidency.

The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in voting. The decision blocks efforts to impose limits on the use of mailed ballots, preserving broader access to absentee voting for now. The ruling touches one of the most contested issues in American election policy, following years of litigation over voting rules.

Italy's Supreme Court is set to review a controversial citizenship ruling that removed eligibility from millions of people, many of them descendants of Italians abroad. The earlier decision significantly restricted access to Italian citizenship by ancestry, prompting legal challenges and concern among diaspora communities. The upcoming review will determine whether the restrictive interpretation stands.

Blake Lively has issued a statement responding to a recent court ruling as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni moves toward trial. The actress spoke out publicly about the decision, with the highly publicised case between the two stars still set to go before a court. Details of the ruling and its impact on the upcoming trial have not been fully detailed in early reports.

A New York judge has adjourned the state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December 2024. No new trial date or reason for the delay was given in initial reports. The case has drawn intense public attention, and the postponement means the high-profile proceedings will drag on longer, while a separate federal case against Mangione also remains pending.

A high court has approved the use of a federal database to weed out ineligible individuals, according to a headline circulating in news coverage. The ruling would allow authorities to rely on federal records to screen out applicants or candidates who do not meet eligibility requirements. Further details on the specific court, database, and programme affected have not been confirmed.

Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman who admitted to killing her three children, is due to appear in court for the first time since her trial ended in a mistrial. The hearing marks the next step in a case that has drawn widespread attention, with observers watching closely to see whether prosecutors will seek a retrial and how the court will proceed.

A Latina Republican lawmaker is breaking with her party on immigration policy as she campaigns for reelection. The question now is whether the split will win over swing voters in her district or cost her support among her own base. It highlights how immigration remains a volatile issue for Republican candidates, especially in competitive races where Hispanic voters' loyalties are being actively courted by both parties.

Court proceedings continued in the Ohio murder trial of Caleb Flynn, a case widely tagged the 'American Idol Murder Trial.' Day 6 of the trial is being carried live by Court TV, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers following testimony and arguments in the case. Details of the charges and the connection to the television show remain limited in available reporting.

A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court, alleging the platform hosted videos featuring an artificial intelligence clone of his voice without his consent. The case highlights growing tension between voice performers and AI companies over unauthorised replication of their voices, and could set a precedent for how Japanese law treats voice rights in the age of generative AI.

Thousands of people blocked an Orange Order march through the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Northern Ireland, following a High Court ruling. The contested route has long been a flashpoint between the Protestant marching order and nationalist residents, and the court decision prompted a large show of opposition on the ground. It remains unclear what the ruling decided and whether further marches or protests are planned.

Missouri Republican officials and commentators are publicly criticising a state high court order related to congressional redistricting, arguing on social media that the ruling was unfair and politically motivated. The party's frustration over the map decision has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing battle over district boundaries in the state.

The California Supreme Court has ruled that a county sheriff acted illegally when he seized roughly 650,000 ballots, and has ordered that they be returned. The decision is being covered internationally, including in Ukrainian-language media, and is expected to intensify debate over election security, law enforcement authority, and the handling of ballots in a US election.

The High Court has ruled that houses can be built on floodplains even where developments fail a safety test, in a case concerning proposed development in Yatton, North Somerset. The judgment is drawing attention from environment and planning commentators, who warn it could weaken flood-risk protections as housing pressure on vulnerable land grows.

In the Massachusetts case against Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, her former mother-in-law has taken the stand, testifying that Clancy 'was begging for help' before the deaths. The remarks add to defence arguments that she was struggling with severe postpartum mental health issues, a central issue as the court weighs her state of mind.

A Texas appellate court has issued a new ruling in the case of Melissa Lucio, the death-row inmate convicted in the 2007 death of her daughter in the Rio Grande Valley. An editorial from MyRGV.com argues the decision is unlikely to change many minds, reflecting how deeply divided public opinion remains over her conviction and claims that her daughter's injuries resulted from an accidental fall.