Protest planned over Dutch parliament motion to keep records on migrants | Netherlands
Protests are being planned in the Netherlands in response to a motion accepted by the Dutch parliament to “keep a record of the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people of immigrant background”. general petition calling for motion Anti-racism activists are planning a demonstration against the government's move next Saturday. The government's largest […]
South Korea’s opposition parties submit a motion to impeach President Yoon over sudden martial law
South Korea's opposition parties on Wednesday filed a motion to impeach President Yun Seok-yeol. The president is under pressure to step down after briefly lifting martial law, which prompted a military siege of Congress before MPs voted to lift it. Impeachment of Yun would require the support of two-thirds of parliament and the support of […]
Trump Attorneys File Motion to Dismiss in Manhattan Business Records Case
Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump filed a motion Monday to dismiss a Manhattan business records case, potentially reaching the final stage in an unprecedented prosecution of the former president. In their 72-page motion to dismiss, Trump's lawyers Todd Blanche and Emile Bove argue that “the Presidential Immunity Doctrine, the Presidential Transition Act, and the Supremacy […]
Trump Defense Attorneys Cite Biden’s ‘Extraordinary Condemnation’ Of DOJ In Motion To Dismiss
President Joe Biden acknowledged that his Department of Justice (DOJ) was politically motivated when it pardoned his son, lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump said in a filing Tuesday. In their latest move, reject Trump's lawyers in the New York case pointed to Biden's claim that his son was “selectively and unfairly indicted” in a politically […]
Trump attorneys file motion to dismiss ‘failed lawfare’ case in New York, citing Hunter Biden pardon
Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump have publicly called for the charges against him in New York v. Trump to be dropped “immediately,” saying the “failed law” lawsuit “should never have been filed.” he declared. “President Donald J. Trump respectfully files this motion to dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury's verdict…,” they wrote in a […]
New York judge grants Trump request to file motion to dismiss charges, cancels sentencing indefinitely
Judge Juan Machan on Friday granted President-elect Trump's request to file a motion to dismiss the charges in New York v. Trump, removing the president-elect's sentencing date from the calendar. Marchan said Trump's lawyers have until Dec. 2 to file a motion for removal. Mr Machan said Mr Bragg had until December 9 to respond. […]
Trump Scores Major Win in Business Records Case, Judge Grants Request for Permission to File Motion
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers have been granted permission to file a motion to dismiss in the Manhattan business records case, a major victory for the president and a sign that the matter could be headed for dismissal. Judge Juan Melchan issued a ruling on Friday granting the request filed on Tuesday. The motion to dismiss […]
3rd Circuit Rejects PA’s Motion to Remand Concealed Carry Case
On November 18, 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit remands one of the Second Amendment Foundation's concealed carry policies for 18- to 20-year-olds. The state of Pennsylvania's motion was denied. The three justices were Kent A. Jordan, appointed by George W. Bush, Luis Felipe Restrepo, appointed by […]
Judge slaps down motion to dismiss lawsuit against Deadspin for falsely accusing young Chiefs fan of racism
The lawsuit against Deadspin will move forward after a judge accepts the news organization's claims. may be liable Defamation case against 9-year-old boy accused of racism because of Kansas City Chiefs costume. In November 2023, Deadspin writer Caron Phillips scolded a child who showed up to a Raiders-Chiefs game wearing a Native American headdress and […]
Adams’ legal team files motion to toss part of federal criminal case
Lawyers for Eric Adams asked a federal judge on Monday to throw out parts of the New York mayor's corruption case as Hizzoner pressured FDNY executives to expedite construction of the Turkish tower. He insisted that he had not accepted any bribes. The hastily filed motion says the bribery charge, one of five criminal charges […]