In light of President Donald Trump’s pardon, the US Court ​of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed an appeal from former Honduran president ‌Juan Orlando Hernandez, and vacated a previous judgement against him on Wednesday. The court found that the pardon rendered the appeal of the conviction moot, and dismissed it. For the same reason, The post US federal court dismisses appeal from former Honduras president appeared first on JURIST – News.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that starting January 1, 2027, Greece plans to ban access to social media for children under the age of 15. The proposed ban is expected to be legislated in Greek Parliament through mid-2026. Leaders have made no public announcement as to which online platforms will be effected. The post Greece prime minister announces plan to ban social media for children under 15 appeared first on JURIST – News.

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned the massive wave of Israeli military strikes across Lebanon that reportedly killed hundreds and injured thousands, including civilians. Türk called the attacks “appalling,” stating: The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific. Such carnage, within hours of agreeing to The post UN castigates massive wave of Israel strikes in Lebanon appeared first on JURIST – News.

The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Wednesday enjoined the Trump administration’s removal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians in the US, allowing thousands to remain under the designation while the case continues in litigation. Ethiopia was first designated for TPS in 2022 due to escalating humanitarian concerns in the country. The post US federal judge postpones end to temporary protected status for Ethiopians appeared first on JURIST – News.