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President Javier Milei has over 200 candidates for judicial appointments, but none are from the Buenos Aires federal judiciary, raising concerns about representation in the judicial system.

The speech by the President of the Supreme Federal Court emphasizes the need for judges to demonstrate impeccable behavior in both public and private life.

The president of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Edson Fachin, emphasized the necessity for judges to maintain an irreproachable standard of conduct in both their public and private lives during a speech on judicial ethics.

The CNJ reports that 126 judges have faced compulsory retirement as punishment since 2006, coinciding with a recent ruling that abolishes this punishment for criminal offenses by judges.

In Brazil, while judges and some federal employees enjoy a 20-day paternity leave, most workers, including public servants, are still entitled to only five days after the birth of a child.

The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil is reviewing appeals from individuals convicted of participating in a 2022 coup attempt that involved spreading disinformation.

A recent Datafolha survey reveals that 79% of Brazilians believe it is unacceptable for federal judges to rule on cases involving clients of their relatives.

The composition of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has become a public debate topic, underscoring tensions between political loyalty and legal expertise.

The Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil is set to judge federal deputies accused of irregularities in handling parliamentary amendments, with the trial commencing on October 10.

Judge Gastón Salmain has faced judicial setbacks as the Federal Chamber dismissed his request to remove two judges overseeing his bribery case.

Federal Deputy Erika Hilton proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate compulsory retirement for judges convicted of violence against women and children.

The article discusses how Brazilian municipalities are contesting population data from the IBGE in order to secure a larger share of federal funds, with judges sometimes altering these figures.

In a legal move, Ricardo Jaime's attempt to disqualify judge Fernando Canero on grounds of perceived bias has been rejected by the Federal Oral Court No. 7.

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is set to announce its verdict in the trial concerning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil will begin trial proceedings on January 24 against those accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

President Trump has removed another U.S. attorney appointed by federal judges, escalating tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary over the appointment of top federal prosecutors.

Four Colombian nationals were arrested for allegedly defrauding migrants by pretending to be immigration judges and federal agents.

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil is reviewing a law from Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo aimed at eliminating political and ideological indoctrination in classrooms.

Conservatives and legal experts criticize new ethics guidelines for federal judges that permit them to speak out on certain issues, viewing it as a hypocritical expansion of judicial power.

The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Berlin's rent cap, causing confusion among economists who argue that such measures may reduce housing availability.

STF ministers were alerted that the Federal Revenue identified breaches of confidentiality concerning relatives of court judges.

Federal judge Gastón Salmain of Rosario has been processed for requesting bribes and is now attempting to shift blame to the whistleblower who accused him, seeking intervention from higher courts.

The Argentine government plans to send proposals for around 50 federal judges to the Senate in March, following a recent labor reform vote that established a new majority in the chamber.

An analysis reveals that hundreds of US federal judges have determined over 4,400 instances of illegal detentions of immigrants by President Trump's administration since October.

Readers express support for the Brazilian Federal Police in their investigation of Supreme Court judges.

The DOJ is considering impeachment referrals for federal judges perceived as activist after receiving complaints from U.S. attorneys.

U.S. federal judges have dismissed all sexual assault claims against Neil Gaiman due to lack of jurisdiction over incidents that occurred in Australia.

U.S. federal judges have dismissed three lawsuits accusing British fantasy writer Neil Gaiman of sexual assault against his children's babysitter in New Zealand four years ago.

A 63-year-old man is under investigation by the Federal Police in Minas Gerais for allegedly sending threatening audio messages to federal judges and INSS servers.

US federal judges have dismissed multiple lawsuits against Neil Gaiman, filed by a former nanny who accused him of sexual assault.

The Federal Judicial Center has removed a climate-centric section from its judges’ manual following allegations of bias in a Fox News Digital report.

The article discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's request for the federal government to allow Alberta more say in judicial appointments, similar to Quebec's arrangement, while also challenging recent bilingualism requirements for judges.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has refuted allegations that government housing projects for judges were intended to sway their decisions.

Columnist Gunnar Schupelius criticizes the Federal Administrative Court's ruling on climate goals, warning of negative impacts on industry and energy supply, stating that judges should not dictate politics.

The article discusses how a handful of federal judges and journalists are the only barrier against Trump's assault on the longstanding checks and balances of the US system.

A handful of federal judges and some journalists are the only barriers against Trump's blitzkrieg against the system of checks and balances that has governed the U.S. for nearly two and a half centuries.

In August 2023, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court allowed judges' relatives to engage in cases that may involve conflicts of interest, overturning a previous restriction in the Civil Procedure Code.

Minister Edson Fachin announced that Minister Cármen Lúcia will be the rapporteur for a new code of ethics at the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court, in response to criticism of judges' conflicts of interest and their public engagement.

The article discusses the need for the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court to adjust the conduct of judges damaging its reputation and highlights the responsibility of the other branches of government in this erosion.

Twenty-two state attorneys general are calling for the House Judiciary Committee to broaden its investigation into alleged climate policy influences on federal judges to include scrutiny of a key judicial reference manual.

The German Federal Constitutional Court calls for a significant salary increase for public servants, raising questions about current compensation for teachers, judges, and police officers, as well as their retirement benefits.

Ann-Katrin Kaufhold discusses her new role as Vice President of the Federal Constitutional Court and reflects on her busy summer and the process of appointing judges.

The U.S. Department of Justice rejects the notion that federal judges can appoint neutral monitors to oversee the release of the so-called Epstein documents, complicating matters for the Trump administration.

Federal judges have affirmed the legality of California's newly drawn congressional maps, paving the way for the upcoming elections.

The House Judiciary Committee has initiated an investigation into possible undue influence from a climate law group on federal judges handling environmental cases.

Sen. Ted Cruz called for the impeachment of two federal judges during a Senate hearing, arguing that their actions warrant such a rare measure.