Supreme court
Trump boosted by Supreme Court confirmation days from US election
The Republican-controlled Senate elevated Amy Coney Barrett to the lifelong position in a 52-48 vote, capping a rapid and deeply contentious process that makes...
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Senate committee approves Trump court nominee as Democrats boycott
The unanimous vote, with all Democrats absent, sets the stage for full Senate approval at the beginning of next week on Barrett, who will tilt the high court firmly to the right.
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US Supreme Court vacancy upends presidential race in key battlegrounds
Many Republicans see her passing as a golden if a controversial opportunity for President Donald Trump to pick another conservative -- his third -- for a lifelong spot on the nine-member bench.
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Biden calls Trump's US Supreme Court push 'abuse of power'
The prospect of an expedited Senate confirmation vote has sparked furious pushback from Democrats desperate to stop Trump moving the court lastingly to the right.
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Trump says will name woman to succeed Ginsburg in Supreme Court
"I think it's going to move quickly actually," Trump told reporters outside the White House Saturday, adding that he thought his choice would be made "next week."
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Supreme Court: final arbiter of justice in the United States
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, anchor of the court's liberal faction, could give President Donald Trump a chance to lock in a conservative majority for decades to come.
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Sri Lanka Supreme Court restores parliament in boost to ousted PM
The heavily guarded court also halted preparations for a snap election in the latest twist in a power struggle that began when Sirisena dismissed Wickremesinghe on 26 October and replaced him with former strongman president Mahinda Rajapakse.
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Trump says America owes Kavanaugh apology after Supreme Court battle
At a White House swearing-in ceremony, Donald Trump stood next to Justice Brett Kavanaugh and said he'd been 'proven innocent' of the sexual assault allegations.
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[WATCH] Court upholds baker's right to refuse to make cake for same-sex couple
A Colorado court ruled in favour of a Colorado baker who refused to bake a custom cake to celebrate the marriage of a same-sex couple because of religious objections.
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Judgment reserved in al-Bashir matter
The matter was heard in the Supreme Court in Bloemfontein yesterday.
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Appeals Court to rule on 'homewreckers'
The court will decide whether the right to claim damages for adultery is still relevant in modern socety.
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Arbitrator to review Zuma spy tapes
Legal teams for the DA, Jacob Zuma and the NPA have agreed Judge Noel Hurt will review spy tape records.
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Zuma spy tapes look set to be released
Zuma’s advocate admitted he had no argument to justify why the tapes shouldn't be released to the DA.
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Berlusconi's hearing begins in Italy's supreme court
Analysts say the departure of Berlusconi will have serious implications on his party.
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Reserved judgments annoy Mogoeng
Mogoeng said these judgments were a recurring problem in the North & South Gauteng High Court.
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‘Leaked JSC document meant for internal debate’
The document was about the JSC’s approach to appointing white judges.
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'Ruling is a victory for all Model-C schools'
The Supreme Cout ruled that all public schools have the final say in admissions.
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Zimbabwe challenges Supreme Court ruling
Zimbabwe has hired a team of South African lawyers to appeal a recent Supreme Court ruling.
