Author: Olive Metuge
On this day in 1944, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Korematsu v. United States, holding that the president and Congress did not exceed their war-time powers when they forced certain Americans of Japanese descent to move to relocation camps during World War II. The Supreme Court has not formally overturned that decision, but Chief Justice John Roberts condemned it in a 2018 opinion. “Korematsu was gravely wrong the day it was decided, has been overruled in the court of history, and—to be clear—’has no place in law under the Constitution,’” he wrote. SCOTUS Quick Hits The court could…
Home Daily News Visiting law prof at Harvard agrees to leave… Law Professors Visiting law prof at Harvard agrees to leave US after firing pellet gun near synagogue By Shirley Henderson December 9, 2025, 2:19 pm CST A visiting Harvard Law School professor has agreed to self-deport after his visa was revoked following an incident involving firing a pellet gun near a synagogue. (Image from Shutterstock) A visiting Harvard Law School professor has agreed to self-deport after his visa was revoked following an incident involving firing a pellet gun near a synagogue. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,…
Sponsored: Go laugh out loud at Dubai’s first homegrown comedy clubLooking for a new unique dining spot in Dubai? Head to Pepperoni which brings a playful spin to the city’s foodie and entertainment scene.The new space is located in the city’s newest and coolest foodie district – 25 Jump Street in One Central. It pairs live comedy with a fun menu of Italian-American classics and playful craft cocktails.But don’t just expect a hall with a stage. Pepperoni is a one-of-a-kind concept offering three dynamic spaces designed for different experiences. You can bring a date to impress, chill with colleagues post…
A rush of cold air fills the kitchen on a spring day in the Alaska Native village of Kipnuk as a man dusted in frost steps through the door. Justine Paul, age 34, silently mixes himself a glass of lemonade, drops into a chair and exhales into his lap. Soon, he retreats to his childhood bedroom, where he stares out the window studying how fast the clouds move — the way he’s always sensed a storm before it breaks. A metal baseball bat leans against the doorframe. When the Bering Sea wind bullies the house, Paul wonders if police listen…
Jaroslav LukivandMayeni Jones,JohannesburgAFP via Getty ImagesBekkersdal residents at the scene of the shootingA manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern in South Africa left nine people dead and another 10 injured. Police said seven men and two women were killed in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, after about 12 unidentified gunmen arrived in two vehicles and opened fire at patrons. The shooting happened at about 01:00 local time on Sunday (23:00 GMT Saturday) and the perpetrators “continued to shoot randomly as [people] fled the scene”, police added. South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world.…
Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, in southern Ukraine, killed eight people and wounded 27, Ukraine’s emergency service said on Saturday, as a Kremlin envoy was set to travel to Florida for talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war.The discussions are part of the Trump administration’s months-long push for peace that also included meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin earlier…
Here’s a feel-good story for your Friday morning enjoyment: Judges and justices in Minnesota meet twice a month to “jam” in an old law library with their rock band, the Reasonable Doubts. Plus, a note on what to expect over the next two weeks: We will be sending an abridged version of SCOTUStoday next Monday, Dec. 22 – Wednesday, Dec. 24. Given the holidays, we will not be sending SCOTUStoday on Thursday or Friday. The same pattern will repeat (three abridged editions, then two days off) Monday, Dec. 29 – Friday, Jan. 2. We will then resume our regularly scheduled…
Another year is nearly in the books. In many ways, 2025 was a continuation of trends present in previous years. There was greater adoption and integration of generative artificial intelligence into legal practice and tons of money flowing into the legal tech sphere. It’s gotten to the point where plenty of experts and commentators have wondered whether we could be seeing an AI bubble—and what could happen if that bubble was to burst next year or soon thereafter. It was also a year in which there was more loosening of the traditional bans on nonlawyer practice and ownership of law…
With rain falling and grey skies hanging over Dubai, it’s officially comfort-food weather and hotpot fits the brief perfectlyIf you love interactive dining and cooking your own food, the city’s hotpot scene is calling. From fiery Szechuan broths to mild, nourishing options, there’s something for every palate. Gather your friends or family, pick your favourite broth, and spend a cosy evening cooking at the table – the ultimate warm, feel-good meal for a gloomy weekend.Haidilao Hot PotOriginating from Sichuan, China in 1994, Hai Di Lao is one of the world’s most popular hotpot chains and it’s in Dubai. The chain…
Last week, ProPublica published a five-part series that I wrote with senior research reporter Doris Burke about Albany, Georgia, and its only hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial. We started working on the story five years ago, when COVID-19 was racing around the globe and Albany — small, remote and barely touched by time — had the world’s fourth-highest case rate. We initially set out to write a David-vs.-Goliath narrative about the town’s response to the crisis. But, as I write in the series, there came a turning point at which we realized there were more enduring questions and challenges facing Albany…