U.S. Politics

President Donald Trump signed an executive order restoring sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) to punish any attempt to pursue Americans or U.S. allies. This came after President Joe Biden had reversed the previous sanctions imposed by Trump, allowing the ICC to target American and Israeli leaders.

Supreme Court case involving victims of terrorism suing Palestinian entities

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving victims of terrorism suing Palestinian entities, with the issue being whether a 2019 law violates due process rights. Congress intervened after a lower court ruled U.S. courts lacked jurisdiction. The legal question is on whether the defendants consented to jurisdiction. The PLO and PA argue that Congress forced them to be sued, violating due process.

Dispute Over Mummified Bodies in Guanajuato, Mexico

FBI's Boston Division announces return of artifacts stolen from Japan following Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Mexico's federal archeology agency accuses Guanajuato of mistreating mummified bodies. Turf battle between INAH and Guanajuato over jurisdiction of mummies.

Dismissal of Civil Lawsuits Against Former Libyan Military Commander

U.S. judge dismisses civil lawsuits against former Libyan military commander accused of war crimes due to lack of jurisdiction, despite his U.S. citizenship and ties to Virginia. The commander, Khalifa Hifter, denied orchestrating attacks against civilians.

Fulton County ethics board lacks jurisdiction over complaints against DA Fani Willis

The Fulton County ethics board lacked jurisdiction over complaints against District Attorney Fani Willis due to her status as a state constitutional officer. The complaints alleged improper behavior related to her hiring of special counsel Nathan Wade and their alleged affair.