Tice

• The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against an executive order from the Trump administration that sought to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign visitors. • The ruling, issued on June 30, 2026, restores the right to automatic citizenship for babies born within the United States. • This decision is significant as it prevents the administration from unilaterally redefining citizenship laws via executive action.

• The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that the Constitution guarantees automatic birthright citizenship to virtually everyone born within the United States. • The decision directly rejects an executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to end this longstanding constitutional guarantee. • This ruling is significant as it reinforces the legal interpretation of birthright citizenship and limits the scope of executive power regarding immigration.

• The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that children born in the United States are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment, regardless of their parents' legal or temporary status. • The ruling highlights deep ideological rifts among the justices, with some arguing that the court ignored historical evidence from Reconstruction-era debates. • This decision is critical as it reinforces the legal standard for birthright citizenship, a point of contention regarding the definition of a "relationship" to the country.

• Twenty-three political parties and an Independent MP have submitted a formal letter to Chief Justice Surya Kant regarding the Election Commission of India's (ECI) SIR process. • The communication urges the judiciary to intervene and scrutinize the ECI's actions, citing specific examples of how the SIR process has negatively impacted citizens across various states. • This collective action represents a broad Opposition push to seek judicial oversight when other democratic channels are perceived to have failed.

• The U.S. Department of Justice has seized over 400 web domains used to illegally stream matches for the 2026 World Cup. • This action follows a separate operation by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment and three other groups that shut down 44 domains linked to a piracy ring generating 950 million annual views. • These illegal services heavily targeted viewers in Latin America, specifically Mexico and Colombia, as well as audiences in Spain and the United States.

• Liberal Supreme Court justices issued a blistering dissent against a ruling that expands the president's authority to fire regulators, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor comparing the power to that of the "English crown." • The decision sparks concerns over the independence of federal agencies, though Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook emphasized that the central bank must remain free from political interference to ensure sound economic stewardship. • In a separate victory for Democrats, the Court ruled in Watson v. Republican National Committee that ballots mailed on time can be counted even if they arrive after Election Day.

• The US Justice Department seized 400 domains used for illegal streaming of the 2026 World Cup, marking a massive escalation in anti-piracy efforts. • This operation is five times larger than "Operation Offsides," which targeted 78 domains during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. • Investigators traced the infrastructure to servers in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional takedowns occurring in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.

Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon – a move advocates pushed for to prosecute Israel A new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could block victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from pursuing accountability and hinder future efforts to give the international criminal court jurisdiction in the country, legal experts warned.Lebanon and Israel signed a 14-point framework agreement in Washington on Friday designed to work towards an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading...

• Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the BJP on Saturday, claiming that justice has not been served four years after the murder of Kanhaiya Lal. • Gehlot alleged that the BJP is utilizing the case for electoral advantages while failing to facilitate a speedy trial for the accused. • Despite the involvement of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and a special NIA court, Gehlot asserts there has been minimal progress under the current state and central governments.

• Internal tensions among Supreme Court justices are becoming more visible as the court rapidly releases a series of major opinions. • These public disagreements are surfacing even as several of the term's most significant and high-stakes rulings remain pending. • The friction highlights ideological or procedural divides within the court during a critical period of judicial decision-making.

Sarah Steele had ‘distressing and degrading’ experience under US military justice system after assault by airman in CambridgeA UK justice minister has described the case of a British woman strangled by an American fighter pilot as “really serious” and said the Ministry of Justice would examine it.Sarah Steele, a British academic, has come forward to speak about the “distressing and degrading” experience she had with the US military justice system after she was assaulted by the airman in Cambridge. Continue reading...

• Democrats have blocked the establishment of President Trump's proposed anti-weaponization fund, effectively ending the initiative. • The fund was designed to provide financial and legal support to individuals who claim to be victims of "lawfare" or the weaponization of the justice system. • This move highlights the deep partisan divide over the use of legal proceedings against political figures and the legitimacy of such claims.

Government draft bill to ban abusive practices in England and Wales hailed as ‘historic’ by campaigners Perpetrators of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ against LGBTQ+ people could face up to five years in prison under proposals hailed as a “historic and long overdue” milestone by campaigners.The government has published its draft conversion practices bill, which would ban abusive conversion practices that aim to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity in England and Wales. Continue reading...

• Ukraine has officially opened European Union accession talks, focusing on a set of "Fundamentals" that include democracy, the rule of law, and anti-corruption measures. • Despite this progress, the process is threatened by a persistent power struggle and unresolved judicial reforms within Ukraine's legal system. • The move has been welcomed domestically in Kyiv, while Russia maintains a contradictory stance, claiming it does not oppose Ukraine's integration into the EU.

• House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) announced the committee's official activity schedule for July 2026. • The schedule features a Full Committee Hearing titled “The Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report.” • This hearing is critical for congressional oversight, as it allows lawmakers to review the Federal Reserve's current monetary policy and economic outlook.

Arrests part of Operation Perth investigation into failures in NHS trust’s maternity servicesTwo men have been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in the running of a mortuary service at a hospital trust at the centre of the NHS’s largest inquiry into maternity services.Nottingham University hospitals (NUH) NHS trust will be the focus of a major report on Wednesday into how failings led to the deaths of babies and serious harm to families. Continue reading...

Ensuring fair compensation for those affected by legacies of enslavement and measures to address debt burdens, part of 18-point strategic roadmapA global framework for reparatory justice has been adopted at a conference in Ghana.Heads of state, governments and other officials adopted the strategy on Friday at a gathering in a hotel in the capital, Accra, which was the first major meeting since the adoption of the landmark United Nations (UN) resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. Continue reading...

• On May 15, 2026, in Chișinău, Moldova, 34 Council of Europe member states, the EU, Australia, and Costa Rica adopted a resolution to establish a Steering Committee for a Special Tribunal. • The tribunal is specifically designed to prosecute the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine, filling a critical gap in international legal accountability. • This agreement marks a significant step in the pursuit of international justice by creating a formal mechanism to hold high-level officials accountable for the invasion.

• Experts gathered at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2026 Congress to present the latest clinical trial updates and investigational research. • The event focused on advancing treatment options for patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various other hematologic malignancies. • These findings are significant as they translate high-level conference data into practical clinical applications to improve patient care.

Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in WiltshireA 5,000-year-old monument that was aligned with the summer and winter solstices and may have served as a prototype for the later solar alignment at Stonehenge has been discovered close to the famous neolithic site, in what archaeologists have described as a “once in a lifetime” find.The structure at Bulford, 5km (3 miles) from the world heritage site in Wiltshire, has been carbon dated to around 3000BC, the same time as the earliest phase of construction at Stonehenge and 500 years before its huge trilithon stones were carefully placed to line up with the midsummer and midwinter sun. Continue reading...

Heads of state and participants from more than 80 countries at three-day event in Accra to pursue actionable commitments to reconciliation and restitutionGhana is hosting a conference to advance the continent’s push for reparatory justice after the adoption of the landmark United Nations (UN) resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.Heads of state and government, ministers, civil society representatives, historians, researchers and legal experts representing more than 80 countries are converging in the capital, Accra, for the three-day event, billed Next Steps, which starts on Wednesday. It is the first major gathering on the issue since the resolution was adopted. Continue reading...

Hania Ahmed, 9, died after Punjab police opened fire on suspected robbers as well as her family in ChakwalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe father of a nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan on holiday has demanded justice and to “reduce the harm” of a controversial new police wing whose officers opened fire with machine guns in response to a robbery.Hania Ahmed and her family were visiting her great-uncle Ali Ejaz last week at his home in Chakwal, Punjab province, wrapping up family visits. Continue reading...

Garelli bike recovered by police in Italy after they spotted it without licence plate during roadside checkA moped stolen from a northern Italian town in 1984 has been traced and returned to its rightful owner after four decades.The case of the missing moped – a dark grey Garelli that these days might be classified as vintage – was finally cracked by police in Volpiano, a suburb of Turin, after they spotted a 64-year-old man travelling without a licence plate during a roadside check. Continue reading...

• Three fans attended the Mexico vs. South Africa World Cup opening match dressed as referees. • The group gained attention for holding up three red cards before the match had concluded. • The gesture became a point of irony and curiosity as three players were eventually sent off during the game.

Shirley Firth is hoping those responsible for Lindsay de Feliz’s death in 2019 will finally be convictedA Cambridgeshire mother in her 90s is hoping to finally see justice for her murdered daughter when a retrial into her death is due to open in the Dominican Republic this week.The body of Lindsay de Feliz, 64, a successful author, was found in a shallow grave, close to her home in the north-west of the Dominican Republic, in December 2019. Continue reading...

Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys generalDonald Trump’s Department of Justice has decided to approve the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance, controlled by the Ellison family, and Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of networks like CNN and HBO.The deal was approved by the justice department’s anti-trust division after months of review, and despite the concerns of many people in the entertainment and media industries who believe it will hurt competition by reducing the number of film studios and – most likely – merging two news networks, Paramount’s CBS News and CNN. Continue reading...

With more than 177,000 people forcibly disappeared since 2011, short doc Maybe Tomorrow captures ‘the violence of waiting’ experienced by familyWhen Wafa Mustafa was a child, she remembers her father playing the music of Umm Kulthum non-stop at home in Syria, humming along to the legendary Egyptian singer’s melodic tones. One day, in an effort to encourage his daughter to appreciate music, he asked her to take a pen and paper and write the lyrics of a song she loved. Wanting to impress him, Mustafa chose an Umm Kulthum song called “Aghadan Alqak”, which translates to: “Will I meet you tomorrow?”“The lyrics are literally about someone who’s gone, about the waiting for them and the love you have for them,” says Mustafa. “It feels like I knew what was coming … as if I manifested my life since I was very young.” Continue reading...

Relatives of those killed on flight AI171 are still struggling to obtain answers about what happenedWhen Sagar Patel’s mother boarded Air India flight AI171 on 12 June last year, she called her son as she always did before takeoff. The flight was due to leave Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport in Ahmedabad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, and was destined for Gatwick.“We always had a little traditional thing,” said Patel, a business manager from London. “Once she got on the flight, she would sit down and call me. She’d tell me: ‘Yep, I’m on the flight. See you later.’” Continue reading...