Tag: Supreme Court

The tension over illegal immigration in the United States continues to escalate, with Texas and the federal government clashing over border security.
The PBS Kids show, "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum," recently aired an episode about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Israel's Supreme Court has made two controversial decisions that go against the spirit of national unity in the country.
A planned anti-war protest in Tel Aviv organized by Israeli left-wing groups was canceled after the police denied the event a permit.
In this episode of the Israel Update, law professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya discusses two recent unusual decisions by the Israeli Supreme Court.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron discuss Israel's Supreme Court overturning an amendment to a Basic Law passed by the Knesset, questioning if this is positive.
In Israel Update: Episode 3, Michael Doran and Gadi Taub discuss recent events in Israeli jurisprudence.
Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its own powers and annulled one of its quasi-constitutional Basic Laws, marking a significant constitutional issue.
Dan Senor discusses recent events in Israel like the assassination of a Hamas leader in Lebanon and the Supreme Court's decision on judicial reform, before delving into the significance of Claudine Gay's resignation from Harvard.
The article criticizes a recent decision by Israel's Supreme Court, which overturned a law passed by the Knesset that placed limits on the court's power.
In a recent podcast, the discussion revolves around surprising developments in the Biden administration, including the revelation that Biden is constructing a border wall despite his political stance, and providing $9 billion in debt-relief aid for student loans despite legal setbacks.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who experienced being held hostage in a Texas synagogue, urges diaspora Jews to stand in solidarity with Israelis who are protesting threats to their democracy.
The author argues that the upcoming Days of Awe in Israel, between the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement, may be disastrous for Israeli democracy.
The article discusses the Supreme Court hearings in Israel regarding a law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that allows the Knesset to override Supreme Court rulings.
On September 12, 2023, a historic hearing took place at the Israeli Supreme Court to challenge a law passed by the Netanyahu government.
The article discusses the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the possibility of returning pandemic restrictions, such as school closures and mask mandates.
Protests have been sweeping across Israel for the past 37 weeks, primarily in response to the government's plans to overhaul the courts.
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered outside Israel's Supreme Court ahead of a hearing that will decide whether to overturn a bill that revokes a key part of the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul.
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem to demonstrate in favor of judicial reform, protesting against the Supreme Court's decision to interfere in legislation related to the reform.
This article discusses the tendency of Israeli politicians to blame the Supreme Court for various problems in the country, such as the wave of murders in the Arab community, terrorism, lack of governance, and protection rackets.
Representatives from Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Benny Gantz's National Unity party are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a possible compromise on the judicial overhaul in Israel.
Jewish groups, including Jewish Women International, are supporting gun-rights restrictions for individuals convicted of domestic violence in a Supreme Court case.
The article discusses the threat to Israeli democracy and how it is not coming from Benjamin Netanyahu's government, but rather from the Supreme Court.
Small protests have been taking place across Israel every Saturday, far from the public eye, at remote highway intersections.
Yohanan Plesner, President of the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the challenges facing Israeli democracy as the government pushes for legislation to weaken the judicial branch.