The European Parliament approved new legislation to speed up deportations and allow construction of ‘return centres’ for undocumented migrants.
Year: 2026
ICE Facial Recognition Technology to Be Extended to Local Police Under DHS Plans
A Department of Homeland Security document revealed plans to give local police access to the same facial recognition tools used by immigration enforcement agents.
Spain Court Orders PM Sánchez’s Wife to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges; Passport Confiscated
Spain’s courts ordered Begoña Gómez to stand trial for corruption, confiscated her passport, and barred her from international travel pending proceedings.
DOJ Rebuffs Judge’s Request to Confirm in Writing It Won’t Pursue Anti-Weaponization Fund
The Department of Justice refused to give a judge written assurances about not proceeding with a controversial government fund, intensifying a legal standoff.
Madras HC Closes Plea Challenging TN Police’s URL Blocking Notification After Posts Deleted
The Madras High Court disposed of a petition challenging Tamil Nadu police’s order to block certain URLs on X (Twitter) after the content was removed by users.
Bombay High Court Observes Social Media Access Does Not Entitle Individuals to Publish Defamatory Content
The Bombay HC made a significant observation on the limits of free expression on social media platforms in a defamation matter.
Karnataka Government Notifies New Law Officer Appointments Including 13 Additional Advocate Generals
Karnataka formally appointed new law officers to the High Court and across the state, including a significant expansion of government advocacy roles.
Supreme Court: Bail Cannot Be Granted in Second Application Without Stating Changed Circumstances
The apex court reinforced that courts must identify new grounds or changed circumstances before entertaining a second bail application after earlier rejection.
Calcutta HC Holds Driving Seized Narcotics Vehicle Does Not Amount to Possession Under NDPS Act
The Calcutta High Court granted bail, ruling that physically driving a vehicle containing contraband is legally distinct from possession under the NDPS Act.
Supreme Court Quashes Bail Condition Forcing Accused to Vacate Home to Protect Complainant
The apex court ruled that a bail condition requiring the accused to vacate his own residence to prevent alleged harm to a complainant was unconstitutional.