Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Updated 3:48 am, Thursday, May 10, 2018 Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2018, file photo, immigration advocates hold a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. Three judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. Now, a lawsuit filed last week in Texas seeks to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and may create a legal clash that could speed the issue’s path to the Supreme Court. less FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2018, file photo, immigration advocates hold a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. Three judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue a program that has shielded hundreds of ... more Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP … [Read more...] about Texas suit could speed DACA’s path to Supreme Court
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De la Rosa warned against prison killings or face separate probe from UN-backed court
THE Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday warned Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa against ordering the summary execution of drug lords inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) because such killings would likely “add to growing momentum inside the United Nations for a separate inquiry.” The rights group reminded the new Corrections that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun a preliminary investigation on the drug war killings and “would likely consider any extension of that deadly campaign into Philippine prisons.” “Any such killings will also likely add to growing momentum inside the United Nations for a separate inquiry,” the HRW said in a statement. “These developments suggest that sooner or later, de la Rosa may be held to account for his ongoing role in the bloody campaign he continues to zealously endorse,” the rights group said. After assuming office as the new BuCor chief, … [Read more...] about De la Rosa warned against prison killings or face separate probe from UN-backed court
12 applicants vie for Supreme Court associate justice post, says judicial council
THE Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) received 12 applications for the position of Supreme Court associate justice, which will become vacant when Presbitero Velasco Jr. retires on August 8. In a statement, the JBC identified the applicants as: Court of Appeals Justices Jose Reyes, Rosmari Declaro Carandang, Ramon Bato, Ramon Hernando, Ramon Garcia, Oscar Badelles, Manuel Barrios, Apolinario Bruselas and Amy Lazaro-Javier; Supreme Court Administrator Midas Marquez; Regional Trial Court Judge Carlos Espero of Davao City; and former Ateneo College of Law Dean Cesar Villanueva. The last day of application was on May 2. Aside from Velasco, also expected to retire in October is Justice Teresita Leonardo-De Castro. JOMAR CANLAS … [Read more...] about 12 applicants vie for Supreme Court associate justice post, says judicial council
Chinese court sentences Anbang founder to 18 years for fraud
A court in Shanghai sentenced the founder of the Chinese insurance company that owns New York City's Waldorf Hotel to 18 years in prison on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently raising billions of dollars from investors, state media reported.Shanghai's No. 1 Intermediate People's Court also ordered the confiscation of 10.5 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in assets from Wu Xiaohui, the former chairman of Anbang Insurance Group, which had gained a reputation for ambitiously expanding into hotels, real estate and insurance from Canada to South Korea.Wu, who founded privately owned Anbang in 2004, has been accused of misleading investors and diverting money for his own use. He was detained last year and regulators seized control of Anbang in February. He was shown on state TV in March admitting guilt.Wu initially had denied his guilt at his one-day trial, according to an earlier court statement.According to Xinhua, Wu concealed his ownership of shares in companies controlled by … [Read more...] about Chinese court sentences Anbang founder to 18 years for fraud
Cambodian court upholds convictions of 11 jailed for opposition protest
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – A Cambodian judge on Thursday upheld the “insurrection” convictions of 11 members and supporters of the country’s now dissolved main opposition party. The decision comes amid growing concern about a crackdown on his critics by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has ruled the country for 33 years, ahead of a general election set for July 29. “The Appeal Court decides to uphold the Phnom Penh Municipal Court’s decision…and continues to detain the 11 individuals,” Judge Plang Samnang said, without giving a reason. The 11 members of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP)were jailed for terms ranging from seven to 20 years in 2014, after they forcibly tried to reopen the country’s only designated protest venue, “Freedom Park”, in July that year. Critics say Hun Sen stepped up pressure on his enemies after his ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) narrowly won a 2013 general election, following the … [Read more...] about Cambodian court upholds convictions of 11 jailed for opposition protest