AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCivil Liberties: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court is hearing 25 challenges to a proposed anti-terrorism bill, with petitioners warning its expanded arrest and detention powers could weaken judicial oversight and fundamental rights. Trade Powers: A Canadian-goods importer has sued over President Trump’s 50% tariffs, arguing he misused a rarely invoked 1930 law; it seeks to block the duties and recover payments. Political Accountability: Malaysia’s High Court paused the Bar’s challenge to the decision to discontinue Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s corruption case while a Federal Court appeal proceeds. Election Access: India’s Supreme Court directed election officials to review claims that YSRCP candidates were prevented from filing nominations and hold the final candidate list while they investigate. Constitutional Review: Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court struck down budget-linked changes to the minimum wage, service calculations and junior magistrates’ salaries, but left the overall budget intact. Immigration Rights: Mahmoud Khalil has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block his deportation, challenging the legal basis for his detention. Access to Justice: The Philippines’ Supreme Court and foreign ministry will create a database of foreign divorce laws to make recognition proceedings easier and less costly.
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