December 2024

Mary Jane Veloso Clemency Request

The International Association of Democratic Lawyers has called on the Philippine President to grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso, highlighting the exploitation of migrant workers and advocating for her release based on humanitarian grounds. Veloso’s case, marked by her near execution in Indonesia, shines a light on the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers in the face of trafficking and exploitation.

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Biden Blocks Expansion of Federal Judiciary with Veto

President Joe Biden has blocked a proposed addition of 66 new federal judgeships, citing “hurried action” by the House of Representatives as a key reason. The veto underscores the ongoing debate over judiciary reform amidst rising concerns of court backlogs. Find out more about the implications and reactions in this developing story.

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