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Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on measuring what the Supreme Court says against what the Constitution itself says. For more content from Akhil and Vikram, please see Akhil’s free weekly podcast, “Amarica’s Constitution,” Vikram’s regular columns on Justia, and Akhil’s new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Constitutionally, all Americans born on American soil under the American flag are born equal. To vindicate this grand constitutional ideal, courts should view with skepticism…
The September issue of the What’s On Dubai magazine is here, and it’s free to read nowBack to school, back to work? Or just moved to Dubai? Not to worry. The What’s On Dubai September issue has landed, and it’s packed with everything you need to get to know the city, whether you are brand new to Dubai, or been here for 10 years. Even better? You can read it online for free.This month, we’re going into detail about the different places around the city, we’ve rounded up the most romantic date night spots, and top places for a glass…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. When a source first told me about the case of Lloyd Gray in late 2024, I jotted down these notes: two Black jurors, a swastika and Gov. Jeff Landry. That was an oversimplification of a deeply troubling issue, but it also got to the heart of a story published this week by ProPublica and Verite News that haunts Louisiana and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.…
A federal judge in California has ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles this summer was illegal.The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities and support immigration enforcement.Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June in response to protests against immigration raids.US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled on Tuesday that the way the government had used the troops violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits the power of the federal government to use military force for domestic matters.He…
Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on our constitutional democracy more generally. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. In July, I suggested that one reason the Supreme Court is issuing so many shadow docket rulings without explanations is that the justices cannot themselves agree on the reasons for the orders. I also argued that such disagreement by itself counsels against granting emergency relief. And…
You may know him for his music, but this rock legend has a hidden talentWhen you think of Bryan Adams, the very first thing that pops into your head is his famous music and tunes. But the iconic singer has more than just a few hits up his sleeve – the rock legend is also a photographer. No, we don’t mean iPhone photography… actual photography.And he is hosting his first ever solo exhibition here in Dubai this September. Taking place at JD Malat Gallery Dubai in Downtown Dubai, #SHOTSBYADAM will feature the singer’s photography series from September 2 to 30.…
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Russian leader Vladimir Putin said his ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping are at an “unprecedented level” as the two met in Beijing on the eve of a massive military parade.Putin described Xi as a dear friend; Chinese state media said relations were exemplary. Russia is to increase supplies of gas to China, while Beijing will offer visa-free travel to Russians during a year-long trial.Xi is also preparing to welcome North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in what appears to be a show of solidarity with both aggressors in the Ukraine war.Xi will host China’s largest-ever military parade on Wednesday to…
Did you take part in the Dubai Mallathon?Dubai’s sports initiative that was the talk of the (mall) streets for the last month has come to an end and set a Guinness World Record while doing so. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, Dubai’s most popular malls were transformed into running tracks for the month of August and they became hugely popular. This gave both fitness fanatics and newbies a chance to exercise while avoiding the Dubai summer heat outside.The Dubai Mallathon was a hugely popular sporting event, encouraging fitness but also community as many people came together to…
Moe ShreifBBC Eye InvestigationsBBCMusa al-Sadr has been missing since 1978Warning: Contains images some may find upsettingA computer scientist at a university in the north of England is studying an image of a corpse – attempting to solve a mystery that has gripped the Middle East for nearly 50 years.”This is what he looks like now?” asks Bradford University’s Prof Hassan Ugail doubtfully.The digitised photo is of a decomposed face and it is about to be run through a special algorithm for our BBC investigation.The original photo was taken by a journalist who saw the body in a secret mortuary in…