legal challenges
Coverage of legal challenges in the Nexus archive.
- Zimbabwe’s Senate approves bill to delay the presidential election and overhaul the vote
Zimbabwe’s Senate approved constitutional amendments to remove direct presidential elections, delay the next election to 2030, and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years. The bill replaces popular elections with selection by lawmakers, extends parliamentary terms to seven years, and faces criticism over requiring a referendum for term extensions. Critics have reported arrests and legal challenges, while the ruling ZANU-PF party supports the changes.
- Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads
The 2024 Texas Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and attorney general Ken Paxton features anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads and legal disputes. Both candidates accuse each other of being too lenient or overly aggressive toward Texas Muslims, framing Islam as a political issue.
- Trump Administration Offers Conflicting View of Civil Rights Cuts
In March of last year, Ms. McMahon dismissed about half of her department’s civil rights office, but reversed the decision in December due to legal challenges and an increasing backlog of school discrimination complaints.
- US Fed holds rates steady, Powell to remain on the Board
The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain interest rates at their current level. Jerome Powell announced he will remain on the Federal Reserve Board until legal challenges against the institution led by Donald Trump are resolved.
- Texas tells Camp Mystic, where 27 died in floods, to revise safety plans
Camp Mystic in Texas, which experienced a fatal flash flood last summer resulting in 27 deaths, submitted an inadequate emergency plan to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The camp faces legal challenges and investigations but plans to reopen in May.
- Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true ‘Full Self-Driving’
Elon Musk admits Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature requires hardware upgrades for millions of owners, which could lead to legal challenges after years of promising near-complete autonomy through software updates.
- Albertans find it harder than expected to break from Canada. Good
Albertans seeking independence from Canada face significant political and legal obstacles, making separation more challenging than anticipated. The oil-rich province's separatist movement is encountering resistance, complicating efforts to break away.