Judge Rules Canada's Use of Emergency Powers to Suppress Trucker Protests Unconstitutional

A federal court in Canada has declared Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act against protesters in 2022 as unconstitutional, ruling that there was no national emergency justifying its invocation. The court's decision refutes a previous ruling and has been celebrated by advocacy groups. Despite the ruling, the Canadian government plans to appeal, asserting that the Act was implemented due to a threat to national security. Trudeau, who remains unpopular among Canadians, has not indicated any plans to resign.