Episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Commissioner Stephen Schenck speaks with Amjad Mahmood Khan, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers Association USA, about the current situation facing Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminalizing-faith-the-persecution-of-ahmadiyya/id1552052001?i=1000741586857&l=fr-FR

Uber is facing criticism over its legal strategy to limit low‑income drivers and riders from suing the company, raising broader questions about access to justice and corporate accountability. The issue revolves around Uber’s use of mandatory arbitration clauses and class-action waivers in its contracts, which effectively prevent many individuals from taking disputes to court. (stanfordlawreview.org) What’s Happening In Continue reading

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a high‑profile legal battle over Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics, allowing a controversial funding restriction to take effect while related lawsuits continue. Reuters On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated lower court injunctions that had temporarily barred the Continue reading

A highly unusual federal criminal trial is now underway involving a sitting judge in Wisconsin accused of interfering with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest at her own courthouse. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is facing trial on charges that she obstructed a federal proceeding and concealed an individual to prevent arrest — allegations that Continue reading

In a bold legal move, Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s High Court challenging the country’s newly enacted law that bans people under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The case marks a major escalation in the debate over online safety, youth access, and free expression. Reuters The legislation, which took effect on December 10, Continue reading