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"UK Court Delays Julian Assange's Extradition to US Pending Further Assurances"
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"UK Court Grants Julian Assange Temporary Reprieve from US Extradition"
The High Court in London has granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to challenge his extradition to the United States, pending satisfactory assurances from the U.S. regarding his rights under the First Amendment and protection from the death penalty. Assange, who has been fighting extradition for over a decade, faces espionage charges for publishing classified documents. His legal team argues that the prosecution is politically motivated, while U.S. prosecutors claim his actions put lives at risk. A further hearing will determine the sufficiency of the assurances, with Assange's health and potential sentence of up to 175 years in prison if convicted being key concerns.
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"US Lawyers Seek to Block Julian Assange's Extradition Appeal in UK Court"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
US lawyers are urging a UK court to block Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the US, arguing that he is being prosecuted for publishing sources' names, not for his political opinions. Assange's supporters view him as a hero persecuted for exposing US wrongdoing, while rights groups fear his prosecution could restrict press freedom. The London court is deciding whether Assange will have further opportunities to argue his case before a UK court, with a verdict expected at a later date. If the ruling is in Assange's favor, a full appeal hearing will be held, but if he loses, his only remaining option would be at the European Court of Human Rights.
"UK High Court Hears Assange Extradition Case Without His Presence Due to Health Reasons"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Julian Assange's US extradition appeal hearing at the UK High Court began without his presence due to health reasons, with his lawyers arguing that he is being prosecuted for ordinary journalistic practices. If he loses this appeal, his only remaining option would be at the European Court of Human Rights. Assange faces 17 charges under the Espionage Act for publishing classified US military documents, and his supporters fear for his health and safety if extradited to the US. The hearing continues on Wednesday.
"Federal Court Blocks Florida Law Barring Chinese Citizens from Owning Property"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Florida from enforcing a law that prohibits Chinese citizens from owning property in the state, stating that the individuals challenging the law are likely to prevail in their claims that it violates federal real estate purchase laws. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, also restricts citizens of other countries from owning property near certain infrastructure. The court's decision has implications for similar proposed laws in other states and has drawn criticism for targeting specific nationalities.
European Court Chief Urges UK Compliance with Rwanda Rulings
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
The president of the European Court of Human Rights emphasizes the legal obligation for countries to comply with its injunctions, amid UK ministers considering ignoring them in relation to the Rwanda bill aiming to halt legal challenges against plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. The bill, which could breach the European Convention on Human Rights, faces opposition in the House of Lords, with the court president's comments adding to the pressure on the government's plan.
US Appeals Court Revives Mexico's $10bn Lawsuit Against American Gunmakers
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A US appeals court has revived Mexico's $10bn lawsuit against US gun manufacturers, allowing the legal battle to proceed after a lower court had dismissed the case in 2022. Mexico alleges that US gunmakers' "deliberate" business practices contribute to the trafficking of over 500,000 guns into Mexico annually, fueling violence and crime. The lawsuit, initially dismissed based on a 2005 law protecting gunmakers, has been ruled to "plausibly allege" claims exempt from the law, marking a victory for Mexico and gun control advocates. The firearms industry denies wrongdoing, urging Mexico to enforce its own laws and prosecute criminals domestically.
US Appeals Court Allows Mexico's $10bn Lawsuit Against Gunmakers
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A federal appeals court has ruled that Mexico can sue US gun manufacturers and a distributor, allowing the country to proceed with its lawsuit alleging that the companies' practices contribute to gun violence in Mexico. The court found that Mexico's claims are exempt from a law that typically protects gun manufacturers from liability. Mexico alleges that the defendants knowingly arm Mexican drug cartels and seeks damages of at least $10 billion. The case will return to a lower court for further proceedings.
US Appeals Court Allows Mexico's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Gunmakers
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com
A US appeals court has revived Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against American gun manufacturers, alleging that they facilitated the trafficking of weapons to Mexican drug cartels. The court overturned a lower-court judge's decision, stating that the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act does not shield the manufacturers from liability over the trafficking of guns to Mexican criminals. Mexico claims that over 500,000 guns are trafficked annually from the US into Mexico, and the lawsuit seeks to hold the gun industry accountable for contributing to gun violence across borders.