Federal Judge to Decide on $1.5M Brookside Policing Settlement
A federal judge is set to decide on a $1.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Brookside, Alabama, over alleged predatory policing practices.
Policy & Law
Indonesia Activists Face Prison Over August Unrest, Sparking Free Speech Debate
Indonesian prosecutors seek prison for activists linked to August unrest, sparking free speech concerns.
Gachagua Details Alleged Conversation with Late MP Johana N’geno Before Impeachment
Gachagua claims Ruto threatened Ng'eno over impeachment before his fatal crash.
Boone County Judge Arrested on Abuse of Office Charges Amid Corruption Probe
Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway was arrested on abuse of office charges as part of a public corruption probe involving multiple county officials.
Murder case fuels McDonald-Savit feud, lawsuit in attorney general’s race
Karen McDonald files defamation lawsuit against PAC, accusing it of spreading false claims about her handling of a murder case during her bid for Michigan attorney general.
Singapore to Regulate Blind Box Card Sales Amid Growing Concerns
Singapore is set to introduce regulations for blind box card sales, addressing concerns over risks to young consumers.
Ex-Minister’s Lawsuit Against UNN Over Certificate Forgery Stalled Until April 20
A high-profile legal case involving former Nigerian Minister Uche Nnaji and the University of Nigeria, Nsuka (UNN), has been delayed until April 20.
Civic Space Under Pressure In Kazakhstan: Key Concerns And Recommendations For EU Dialogue – OpEd
Kazakhstan faces growing international scrutiny as its civic space tightens under a rushed constitutional reform and intensified repression of dissent, according to a joint report by the International Partnership for Human Rights and Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law.
Landlords Charge Legal Fees on Renters Even After Eviction Cases Dismissed
Tenants in Massachusetts are being charged legal fees by landlords even when eviction cases are dismissed, according to lawsuits filed by two renters who say the practice violates state law.
El-Rufai sues ICPC, demands ₦1bn over alleged illegal raid on Abuja home
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others over an alleged unlawful raid on his Abuja home.
Utah Joins Growing Chorus of States Rejecting Government-Run ‘Transactional Gold’ Schemes
Utah senators scrapped House Bill 195 on Tuesday, rejecting a plan for the state treasurer to partner with private vendors on a gold-backed electronic payment system. The move marks the second time in two years lawmakers have blocked such a proposal.
Alleged fraud: Court orders final forfeiture of N70m Abuja property to FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of a N70 million property to the Federal Government on Tuesday. Justice James Omotosho ruled the bungalow, linked to alleged kickbacks from Kogi State revenue funds, proceeds from unlawful activity.
Most of Trump’s tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the act does not authorize such presidential action.
McConnell touts $2.6B for Kentucky in swan song federal appropriations round
Sen. Mitch McConnell secured a record $2.6 billion in federal funding for Kentucky projects this fiscal year, his office announced. The haul marks the highest single-year total for the state and the senator during his 41 years in office.
Letters for Thursday, February 19, 2026
Readers in upstate New York called Thursday for nationwide strikes to halt federal immigration enforcement and urged state leaders to revive a defunct regulatory oversight office. The letters also criticized sensational claims about Saratoga Springs drinking water quality.