The case of Vincent Simmons, a Black man who spent 44 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, has drawn national attention to the deep flaws within the American criminal justice system. Simmons’ conviction in 1977 was overturned in 2022 by a Louisiana judge, yet his fight for justice continues…
In a landmark ruling that reshaped American constitutional law, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), effectively overturning Roe v. Wade (1973). The Dobbs decision eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion, returning the authority to regulate abortion laws to individual states. This ruling has sparked significant legal, political, and…
The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist of countries experiencing a significant decline in civic freedoms due to executive overreach under the Trump administration. The move has raised concerns among civil rights organizations, legal experts, and global democratic institutions about the potential erosion of constitutional freedoms. What is the CIVICUS Monitor…
The recent diplomatic clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during Zelensky’s visit to the Oval Office has sparked intense debate about the United States’ global image and the potential legal ramifications. The contentious exchange, which revolved around U.S. military aid to Ukraine and the possibility of peace negotiations with Russia,…
The legal profession is home to some of the most brilliant minds in the country, individuals whose expertise shapes policies, influences corporate governance, and defends fundamental rights. Using criteria from Forbes and Best Lawyers—factoring in influence, legal victories, peer recognition, and career achievements—this list highlights ten attorneys making a significant impact in their respective fields.…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing an indefinite delay in his federal corruption trial, but the case against him is far from over. On Friday, February 21, 2025, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho adjourned the trial—originally scheduled for April—while considering whether to dismiss the charges entirely. The judge instead appointing an outside lawyer…