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A U.S. appeals court has upheld the designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a ruling with implications for the Pentagon's ability to work with the firm. The decision means the government's concerns over Anthropic's role in defense supply chains stand, despite the company's challenge. The case is being closely watched in the tech and defense sectors as AI firms increasingly seek federal contracts.

Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for upholding birthright citizenship, saying 'too bad' about the decision, and is now pushing Congress to pass legislation ending the practice. The comments renew a long-running fight over the 14th Amendment, which has repeatedly been interpreted as guaranteeing citizenship to anyone born on US soil. Lawmakers and legal experts are weighing whether such a bill could pass or survive court challenges.

Spain's Government has confirmed it will uphold its decrees and has challenged the opposition parties PP, Vox, and Junts to "show their true colors" in the upcoming vote in Congress. The move sets up a direct confrontation over the decrees' validation, with the governing coalition framing the vote as a test of whether the right-wing parties and Junts will back or block the measures.

Brazil's electoral court has a majority to uphold restrictions on posts by Antonio Tabet, the coordinator of the Planalto's communications office (Secom), after Flávio Bolsonaro asked the TRE-DF to bar him from publishing about elections on social media. The case involved a Tabet post linking the senator to Our Lady of the apparitions, which the TSE judged to be fake news. Prosecutor Paulo Mendonça changed his vote to allow the post, and commentators called it a defeat for broad censorship efforts. Tabet must now refrain from election-related posts.

The United Nations is observing the International Day for Universal Access to Information on 28 September. The 2026 edition focuses on upholding information integrity in the digital age, highlighting the role of access to information in addressing misinformation and other information-related challenges. The observance draws attention to citizens' rights to seek and receive public information worldwide.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has welcomed a state Supreme Court decision that upheld a law enforcement decision, though the specific case has not been detailed in available reports. The ruling reaffirms the discretion of officers in the matter, and Jackley framed it as a vindication of law enforcement authority in the state.

A federal court has upheld Arizona's landmark campaign finance transparency law, a decision welcomed by the Campaign Legal Center, which had backed the measure. The ruling requires greater disclosure of money in state political campaigns. Supporters say it is a win for voters' right to know who funds political activity, while critics of such laws often argue they burden donors and political groups.

Commentators in New Zealand are pressing political parties to state plainly, before coalition negotiations begin, which environmental protections they will uphold, what they intend to change, and how they will pay for delivery. The argument is that safeguarding the environment does not require sacrificing prosperity, and that voters deserve direct answers rather than vague positioning while government formation talks take shape.

A judge has upheld Marshall County's decision to reject a large-scale solar energy project, according to local news reports. The ruling keeps the county's denial in place, meaning the proposed solar development cannot move forward as planned. The case is being followed closely in northern Indiana, where large renewable energy projects have sparked debate between developers and local officials.

An Arizona appeals court has upheld the rejection of referenda that sought to let Marana voters weigh in on a proposed data center project. The ruling leaves in place the earlier decision blocking the measures from reaching the ballot. The case highlights ongoing tensions in Arizona communities over large data center developments and residents' efforts to force public votes on them.

Global Rights Compliance took part in the 4th Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia Summer Academy on Business and Human Rights. The academy brings together practitioners and experts from the region to discuss how companies and states can uphold human rights standards in business operations. Further details about GRC's specific role or contributions at the event were not provided.

A definition circulating online describes a 'Masonic Charlatan' as a person who exploits bonds of friendship within a Lodge for personal and material gain. The author argues that Freemasonry is an ethical order where business interests and networking have no place, prompting discussion about misuse of fraternal ties and the values Freemasonry is meant to uphold.

Thai authorities have dismissed a legal challenge concerning ballot secrecy and confirmed the results of the 2026 general election. The ruling means the electoral outcome stands as certified, with no recount or annulment resulting from the complaint. Details about who filed the challenge and on what specific grounds have not been widely reported.

An appeal has been filed challenging a federal district court ruling that upheld Oregon's extended producer responsibility (EPR) law, which requires producers to fund the recycling of their packaging. Americans for Tax Reform highlighted the challenge, framing it as part of broader opposition to EPR mandates that critics say raise costs for businesses and consumers. Supporters of the law argue it shifts recycling burdens off taxpayers and onto manufacturers.

Crypto platform Uphold has launched a digital assets inheritance service allowing users to pass on holdings in XRP, Bitcoin and HBAR to designated beneficiaries. The feature addresses a long-standing concern among cryptocurrency holders: without estate planning tools, digital assets can become permanently inaccessible when a holder dies. The move puts Uphold among the first platforms to offer estate transfer support for these specific assets.

A New York appellate court has upheld a lower court ruling that voids rule changes made by the Brooklyn Democratic Party. The decision leaves the party's internal rules as they stood before the contested amendments, a blow to party leadership that had defended the changes. The ruling is being closely watched in local political circles ahead of upcoming primary contests in Brooklyn.

Poland's government under Donald Tusk has refused to honour a court ruling that would have granted safe passage to Roman Giertych, known as Romanowski, a member of the opposition PiS party facing prosecution. The refusal deepens the standoff between the Tusk administration and the judiciary over cases involving opposition politicians, with critics calling it defiance of the courts and supporters defending it as upholding the law.

The EU General Court has upheld a ban preventing six Hungarian universities from receiving EU funding. The ruling confirms the European Commission's earlier decision, which linked the funding restrictions to concerns over academic independence and governance in Hungary. The decision is a setback for Budapest, which has challenged the measures, and is likely to deepen ongoing disputes between Brussels and the Hungarian government over rule-of-law issues.

A US appeals court has upheld Thomson Reuters' landmark victory in a lawsuit over the use of its content to train artificial intelligence systems. The ruling is being closely watched as one of the first major judicial decisions on whether AI companies can use copyrighted material without permission, with potential consequences for ongoing disputes across the technology and media industries.

A federal judge has upheld an Idaho law that prohibits daycares from requiring vaccines or other medical treatments for the children in their care. The ruling leaves Idaho daycare providers unable to impose immunization requirements, keeping the state among the most permissive in the US on childhood vaccine rules. Supporters of the law view it as protecting parental choice, while public health advocates warn it could increase the risk of disease outbreaks in childcare settings.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court has denied a new trial to a Lancaster man serving a life sentence for murder. The appellate ruling upholds his conviction, and the case has drawn local attention through coverage by LancasterOnline. Details of the underlying crime or the grounds for the appeal were not provided, but the decision closes off an avenue for the inmate to challenge his conviction at the state intermediate appellate level.

Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, said the organisation is building a common legal space for an international order he described as being in rupture. The remarks underline the Strasbourg-based body's role in upholding shared legal and human rights standards across its member states at a time of growing geopolitical tension.

The Council of Europe presented an updated version of its Rule of Law Checklist to the European Parliament. The checklist is a practical tool used to assess how well states uphold the rule of law, covering areas such as independence of the judiciary and protection of fundamental rights. The presentation signals continued cooperation between the two institutions on rule-of-law monitoring.

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld the convictions in a Wilson County double murder case. The ruling keeps the guilty verdicts in place after they were challenged on appeal. Details of the defendants' identities and the specific legal arguments rejected by the court were not immediately provided.

A UN independent expert has called on UK political leaders to uphold the Supreme Court's recent ruling concerning women's rights, according to UN News. The statement urges compliance with the court's interpretation and comes amid ongoing public and political debate in Britain over the definition of legal protections for women following the judgment.

David Thomas of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's The Canadians series discusses human rights, equality, and the rule of law, examining how these principles apply to Canadian public life and policy. The conversation frames rights and legal equality as foundational commitments, weighing how well Canada upholds them today and what challenges remain for institutions and citizens alike.

A New York appellate court has upheld a lower court ruling and tossed out the amended bylaws of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. The decision blocks the party organization from using its rewritten rules, keeping in place the lower court's earlier judgment. The ruling is a legal setback for the county party's leadership in its internal governance dispute.