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A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia after the 90‑day detention period expired, citing that the government has no viable plan to deport him following a prior mistaken deportation and return to the United States; he was released from detention under the judge’s order.
Alphabet's stock has surged following a court ruling on its monopoly practices, with analysts optimistic about its future growth driven by strong search revenue and AI innovations, despite some caution due to recent price increases.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents can opt their children out of school lessons with LGBTQ+ themes or characters, a decision seen as a win for conservatives amid ongoing debates over education and LGBTQ rights.
Supriya Sule, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), criticized the Maharashtra assembly speaker's decision favoring Ajit Pawar's faction as the real NCP, calling it a "copy-paste" of his ruling in the Shiv Sena case and alleging external influence. Other NCP leaders expressed discontent, while Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray and NCP veteran Chhagan Bhujbal also criticized the decision. The ruling has sparked controversy and dissatisfaction among various political figures in Maharashtra.
Italy's high court has ruled that fascist salutes are legal at rallies unless they pose a threat to public order or risk reviving the country's outlawed fascist party. The ruling comes after a video showed men performing the salute in central Rome, and the court ordered a second appeals trial for eight men convicted of performing the salute at an event in Milan in 2016. The decision establishes that the Roman salute is not a crime unless there is a concrete danger of reconstructing the fascist party or concrete aims of racial discrimination and violence.
JetBlue Airways' attempt to acquire Spirit Airlines was blocked by a judge, citing potential harm to a subset of consumers and a violation of the Clayton Act. The ruling emphasizes consumer harm, setting a precedent for future antitrust cases and potentially lowering the threshold for successfully blocking mergers. Spirit Airlines' stock price declined, and there is speculation about potential appeals and efforts to improve profitability.
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt criticizes a recent ruling in Colorado regarding the 2020 election, calling it "one of the most ridiculous decisions" in history.
Former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal describes a federal appeals court's rejection of Mark Meadows' bid to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court as a "total body slam." The ruling affirms a federal judge's decision and complicates the Georgia racketeering case against Donald Trump and other defendants. Meadows, Trump's former chief of staff, argued that the charges against him relate to his work as a federal official, but the judge ruled that he does not qualify for a transfer because he is no longer a federal official. Katyal believes that an appeal to the Supreme Court is unlikely to succeed, and suggests that Meadows may need to cut a deal with the prosecutor overseeing the case.
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has had his bid to move the Georgia election interference case against him from state to federal court rejected by a federal appeals court. The court upheld a lower-court ruling that Meadows had not proven his alleged conduct was related to his official duties. Meadows, who has pleaded not guilty, was indicted along with Donald Trump and 17 others on charges of illegally conspiring to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia. This decision is another legal setback for Meadows and marks a victory for Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis, who is leading the prosecution.
The NCAA announced that student-athletes who compete during the 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) will lose a season of eligibility if the ruling on transfer rules is reversed. This contradicts an earlier report that stated athletes would not lose eligibility if the ruling was overturned. The TRO allows two-time transfers to play immediately without sitting out a year, and a hearing on the restraining order is scheduled for December 27.
The lawyer representing Kate Cox, a woman affected by the recent Texas abortion ruling, spoke out about the decision, highlighting the potential consequences and implications for women's reproductive rights.
A judge in Wisconsin has reaffirmed a previous ruling that a 1849 law does not prohibit abortion, striking down the state's ban on the procedure. The judge's decision comes after a lawsuit was filed challenging the constitutionality of the ban, arguing that it violated a woman's right to choose. The ruling is seen as a victory for reproductive rights advocates in the state.
The ruling on the German debt brake could have dire consequences for the energy crisis fund, according to Robert Habeck. The Green Party leader warns that the ruling, which limits government borrowing, could hinder the government's ability to finance the energy transition and address the ongoing energy crisis. Habeck highlights the financial implications of the ruling and its potential impact on the country's efforts to combat climate change.
A German ruling has dealt a blow to EU spending plans, potentially impacting the bloc's ability to fund key initiatives. The ruling by Germany's Constitutional Court stated that the European Central Bank's bond-buying program was partially unconstitutional, and called for the German government to ensure that the ECB provides a "proportionate justification" for its actions. This decision could complicate the EU's plans to issue joint debt to fund its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A "Jeopardy!" producer defends the decision to eliminate Lawrence Long from the Champions Wildcard tournament after he answered "King Rainier" instead of "Prince Rainier III of Monaco" in the "Final Jeopardy!" round. Fans expressed sympathy for Long, believing his answer was close enough to be correct. The producers explained that they extensively researched the possibility of accepting "King Rainier" but found no evidence to support it. Despite the controversy, the ruling was deemed tough but correct, as rules are rules.