Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Courts and Justice

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Justify Deportation of Palestinian Activist

District Court Judge Michael Farbiarz, based in Newark, New Jersey, ordered the administration to present a catalogue of every case in which U.S. officials have…

8 May, 2025

International Court of Justice (ICJ) Issues Order on Sudan’s Request for Provisional Measures in Case Against the United Arab Emirates

As Sudan waits for the verdict, the international community remains on edge, watching closely to see whether the ICJ will take immediate action to prevent…

5 May, 2025

ICJ Continues Hearings on UN Request for Advisory Opinion Regarding Israel’s Obligations in Occupied Palestinian Territory

It is important to note that the ICJ’s opinions are advisory in nature, meaning that, while they carry significant legal weight and authority, they are…

1 May, 2025

ICJ Continues Hearings on Legal Status of Israeli Policies in Occupied Palestinian Territory — Day 3 of 5

Once the oral phase concludes, the panel of judges will retire for closed deliberations—a process that may take several weeks. The Court will then publicly…

30 April, 2025

Harvard Takes the Trump Administration to Court

The litigation is likely to involve protracted discovery processes, complex constitutional arguments, and appeals that could reach the Supreme Court. But the stakes are clear.

24 April, 2025

Denmark’s Arms Sales to Israe

The Danish government was sued in 2024 by a group of human rights organizations who argue that arms sales to Israel will have contributed to…

10 April, 2025

Supreme Court Allows Use of US Alien Enemies Act for Deportations, with Rights to Challenge Evidence in Court

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. temporarily blocked a trial judge’s order, which had directed the U.S. government to return a Salvadoran migrant, who was…

9 April, 2025

Uganda/The Resumption of Kizza Besigye’s Trial

As the trial resumes, the eyes of the international community are on Uganda, watching closely to see whether Besigye will receive a fair trial, or…

14 January, 2025

The High Court Battle Over UK Arms Exports to Israel

The arms exports in question do not currently include component parts for the F-35 fighter jet program, which has been a focal point of the…

14 January, 2025

Netanyahu Set to Continue Testifying in Corruption Trial Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

The case involves serious charges, including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, and has been a focal point of political and public debate in Israel.…

24 December, 2024

Netanyahu’s Continued Legal Battles in Court

As Netanyahu continues to face these legal challenges, the eyes of the nation and the world remain fixed on the courtroom, with many wondering how…

23 December, 2024

Netanyahu Testifies in Court, Dismisses Charges as Absurd

Netanyahu’s testimony followed the approval of a postponement request by the Jerusalem District Court.

15 December, 2024