Essay: Even if January 6 referrals turn into criminal charges – or convictions – Trump will still be able to run in 2024 and serve as president if elected
Following news of the January 6 committee’s criminal referral of Donald Trump to the US Department of Justice STEFANIE LINDQUIST, Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science at Arizona State University, looks – in an article first published on The Conversation – at what it all means…
Smugglers put migrants in suitcases, empty water tanks, US prosecutors allege
Washington DC, US Reuters US authorities unveiled indictments on Tuesday of a lucrative human smuggling operation that allegedly included moving migrants in suitcases and water tanks from the US-Mexico border, as the Biden administration cracks down on groups fueling a record number of border crossings. Eight people, mostly US citizens, were indicted for their roles […]
Southern Baptists say denomination faces US Department of Justice investigation
Nashville, Tennessee, US AP Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention said Friday that several of the denomination’s major entities are under investigation by the US Department of Justice in the wake of its multiple problems related to clergy sex abuse. The SBC’s Executive Committee has received a subpoena, but no individuals have been subpoenaed at this […]
Philippines to review thousands more ‘drug war’ killings
Manila, PhilippinesReuters The Philippines will look into thousands of killings in President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, its justice minister said on Wednesday, after a review of a sample of cases indicated foul play in dozens of deadly police operations. Menardo Guevarra said his Department of Justice would expand its review to the more than […]
Australian nun wins appeal and can stay in The Philippines – for now
An Australian nun who was ordered to leave The Philippines after her visa was cancelled over allegations of being involved in “political activities” has won an appeal of the decision. Sr Patricia Fox – whom President Rodrigo Duterte had personally ordered be investigated over alleged “illegal political activities” – was arrested in April and held briefly in […]