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Second Thoughts is a recurring series by Haley Proctor on the Second Amendment and constitutional litigation. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Welcome to Second Thoughts, a monthly column that examines issues that arise in constitutional litigation, mostly through the lens of the Second Amendment. I borrow the title from Professor Akhil Amar, the teacher who taught me to love the Constitution. In an article titled Second Thoughts, he analyzed the text and history of the Second Amendment before the text and history of the Second Amendment…
If your UAE internet has felt slower than usual, you are not aloneOver the past long weekend, users across the UAE noticed delays with browsing, streaming and even video calls. As per The National, the issue comes down to damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea, which could take weeks to repair.Reported over the long weekendThe slowdown began on Saturday, September 6, after what The National described as “a series of cable outages in the Red Sea”. The disruption has not only impacted the Emirates but also affected connections across the wider Middle East, as well as India and Pakistan.…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Evidence: The government seeks to deport an Ohio chaplain, but its case has come under scrutiny from supporters and legal advocates. Support: The U.S. paints the chaplain as a link in terrorist organizations, but in Ohio, families laud his work at a children’s hospital and in the community. Test Case: If the government secures its quest for deportation, experts say the case could empower the Trump administration’s mass deportation blueprint. These highlights were written by the…
The White House has denied that an alleged letter from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein is authentic, saying the president “did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it”. US lawmakers released the letter, which features a drawing of a woman’s body, as part of a “birthday book” given to Epstein in 2003.The book was part of a trove of documents released by a US House committee, including the late paedophile financier’s will and his personal address book, which includes the names of royalty, celebrities, models and politicians from around the world.The birthday book also contains a message…
For the third time since February, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the battle over its efforts to freeze billions of dollars in foreign-aid funding. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the justices to pause what he described as “an unlawful injunction” entered by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that “precipitates an unnecessary emergency and needless interbranch conflict.” The dispute dates back to the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, when he signed an executive order that directed federal agencies to put commitments and disbursements of foreign-aid funds on hold so that…
Discover the best family-friendly restaurants in Dubai where kids can play and everyone can enjoy great foodLooking for the best family-friendly restaurants in Dubai? Whether you want a relaxed brunch, a fun pool day, or an evening out where the kids can play – Dubai has plenty of spots that make dining with little ones easy and enjoyable. From interactive play areas and soft play zones to tasty menus for all ages, these restaurants offer the perfect mix of fun and flavour for the whole family.Reform Social and GrillA lively spot for families, Reform Social and Grill is perfect for…
Thailand’s top court has ruled that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a year in jail, in yet another blow to the influential political dynasty.The decision relates to a previous case where he was sentenced to years in prison for corruption, but ended up spending less than a day in a jail cell as he was moved to a hospital. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled that this transfer was unlawful – and that the 76-year-old would have to serve his sentence in jail.Thaksin and his family have dominated Thai politics since he was first elected PM in 2001.…
The Supreme Court on Monday paused a ruling by a federal judge in Los Angeles that imposed restrictions on the ability of federal agents to make immigration stops that the plaintiffs say are based on racial profiling. The order by U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong barred agents in the Central District of California – an area with a population of approximately 20 million people – from making such stops without reasonable suspicion that the person being stopped is in the United States illegally. Reasonable suspicion, Frimpong added, cannot rest solely on any combination of four factors: “apparent race or…
U.S. Supreme Court Should a Supreme Court ruling on its emergency docket be deemed binding precedent in the lower courts? Until recently, I would have thought no, the law would not allow it. Rulings on the emergency docket are without the benefit of full briefing or any oral argument. Often there is little or even no explanation from the court. But in some recent rulings, including on Aug. 21, the court indicated that it intends lower courts adhere to shadow docket rulings as it would with decisions on the merits. This, like many of the developments concerning the emergency docket,…
Your new digital beauty bestie is loadingThere’s no shortage of fabulous salons and beauticians across Dubai, but if you prefer some at-home pampering, take note – Europe’s leading Ruuby app is coming to Dubai.Set to launch in October, Ruuby is the luxury beauty concierge app that allows you to discover and book an array of five-star beauty services direct to your door. It’s already the service of choice for beauty lovers across London, Manchester and the South of France, with Dubai set to become its next global location.How it worksOnce you download the app and set up your profile, you’re…