Politics

Justice Department Restarts Federal Death Penalty, Restores Pentobarbital and Authorizes Firing Squad

Justice Department rescinds Biden-era moratorium, restores pentobarbital protocol, directs new execution methods including firing squad and seeks death sentences.

#deathpenalty, #justice, #capitalpunishment, #executions

Thai Supreme Court Accepts Ethics Case Against 44 Former Move Forward Lawmakers over Lese‑Majesté Bill

Thailand’s Supreme Court accepted an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward lawmakers over a bid to amend the lese‑majesté law, risking bans from office.

#thailand, #moveforward, #lesemajeste, #politics

Justice Department Moves Limited Marijuana Products to Schedule III, Sets Fast-Track Hearing on Broader Rescheduling

DOJ on April 23 moved FDA‑approved and state‑licensed medical marijuana products to Schedule III and opened a fast‑track hearing on broader rescheduling starting June 29, 2026.

#marijuana, #drugpolicy, #justice, #dea

EFF Sues DHS and ICE to Force Release of Records on Use of Customs Subpoena Power

EFF sued DHS and ICE seeking records on the agencies’ use of a customs-law subpoena power to identify anonymous online critics and protest attendees.

#foia, #ice, #dhs, #eff

EU's Top Court Finds Hungary's 2021 Anti-LGBTI+ Law Breaches EU Rules and Values

The EU court ruled Hungary’s 2021 law limiting minors’ access to LGBTI+ content breaches EU market rules, fundamental rights and Article 2 values.

#hungary, #europeanunion, #lgbt, #eulaw

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Colorado Excluding Catholic Preschools from Universal Pre-K

Justices will decide whether Colorado can bar Catholic preschools from its universal preschool program for refusing LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination terms.

#supremecourt, #catholic, #freeexercise, #lgbtq, #education

Trump signs executive order to speed psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness

Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to speed development, review and patient access for psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness.

#psychedelics, #executiveorder, #mentalhealth, #fda

Supreme Court Limits ISP Copyright Liability, Reverses $1 Billion Verdict Against Cox

Supreme Court narrows contributory copyright liability for ISPs, reversing a $1B jury award against Cox and setting a two‑path standard for intent.

#supremecourt, #copyright, #isp, #dmca

Senate Rejects Democratic Bid to Rein In Trump’s War Powers on Iran

Senate rejected a Democratic War Powers resolution 52–47, leaving President Trump’s authority to continue U.S. operations against Iran intact ahead of a May 1 deadline.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #senate

Ireland’s Coalition Survives No-Confidence Vote After Week of Fuel Protests; Junior Minister Resigns

Ireland’s coalition beat a Sinn Féin no-confidence motion 92-78 after a week of fuel blockades. Government announced €505m relief; a junior minister resigned.

#ireland, #politics, #fuelprotests, #sinnfein

Justice Dept. Asks Appeals Court to Vacate Jan. 6 Seditious‑Conspiracy Convictions for Proud Boys, Oath Keepers

DOJ asks D.C. Circuit to vacate seditious‑conspiracy convictions for 12 Proud Boys and Oath Keepers tied to Jan. 6, seeking dismissals with prejudice.

#jan6, #proudboys, #oathkeepers, #seditiousconspiracy, #justice_department

Lula Sends Bill to Cut Brazil’s Workweek to 40 Hours, End Widespread 6×1 Schedules

Lula sent Congress a bill to cut Brazil’s workweek to 40 hours and end common six‑days‑on/one‑day‑off schedules, sparking a fast‑track fight over costs and labor rights.

#brazil, #labor, #workweek, #lula, #legislation

Liberal By‑Election Sweep Gives Mark Carney a Majority Without a General Vote

Liberal wins in three federal by‑elections push Mark Carney’s party past the 172-seat threshold, creating a majority government between elections.

#canada, #politics, #by-elections, #markcarney

Somalia’s Parliament Mandate Expires as Political Deadlock Threatens Transition

Somalia’s federal parliament’s mandate expired on April 14 without an agreed electoral roadmap, deepening a political impasse ahead of the president’s May 15 deadline.

#somalia, #parliament, #elections, #alshabaab

Judge Charges Begoña Gómez with Multiple Corruption Offenses in Spain Probe

A Madrid judge has formally charged Begoña Gómez with embezzlement, influence‑peddling and other offenses, moving the case closer to trial.

#spain, #corruption, #judiciary, #sanchez