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A federal judge has ruled that Trump is not immune from civil litigation related to his January 6, 2021 actions, allowing a lawsuit by Democratic lawmakers and Capitol Police officers to proceed. The ruling addresses the scope of presidential immunity in civil cases tied to that day's events. This represents a significant development in ongoing legal proceedings stemming from the Capitol riot.
Argentina's Federal Administrative Litigation Chamber upheld an injunction requiring the Milei administration to immediately comply with Law 27,795, which mandates salary restoration for university staff and reinstatement of student scholarships. The ruling comes amid ongoing faculty strikes over compensation cuts. The decision represents a direct judicial challenge to the government's fiscal austerity policies affecting higher education.
A federal judge dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit filed by WhatsApp's former security chief, who had claimed Meta prioritized profits over user safety. The court found insufficient evidence that the executive was terminated in retaliation for raising security concerns. The dismissal narrows the legal grounds available to challenge Meta's internal security practices through employment litigation.
Legal experts debate whether Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship can apply retroactively or only prospectively. The analysis examines constitutional limitations on retroactive enforcement of citizenship policy and ongoing litigation over the order's validity. This represents a developing constitutional question with significant implications for citizenship status of potentially millions.
Malaysia's government denies allegations that PM Anwar Ibrahim sought to delay release of findings from an investigation into the MACC chief, and announced plans for legal action against the source. The claim adds to mounting scrutiny of Anwar's anti-corruption credentials amid broader MACC-related allegations. The government's threat of litigation suggests sensitivity around potential interference in anti-corruption processes.
Gazprom Export has initiated legal proceedings against its former UK subsidiary in a St. Petersburg arbitration court as of March 31, 2026. The specific nature of the claim remains unspecified in available reporting. This action occurs within the broader context of ongoing sanctions and asset disputes affecting Russian energy operations in Western markets.
A federal judge has suspended enforcement of an order halting White House ballroom construction, acknowledging novel legal issues and logistical complications. The ruling includes a 14-day stay to allow the administration to appeal. The decision centers on contested grounds regarding executive property authority and construction oversight.