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A Global Judicial News Report: February 2026

by Polina Solovyeva and Michelle Kaminsky, J.D.

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

Pictured above: The U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., where a majority of the Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. (Credit: iStock/YinYang) In the News International […]

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A Global Judicial News Report: March 2026

by Polina Solovyeva

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

Pictured above: The Palazzo della Consulta in Rome, home of Italy’s Constitutional Court. On March 22 and 23, Italians will vote on constitutional reforms affecting the judiciary, among other measures. […]

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Sanctioned Judge Speaks: A Conversation with ICC Judge Kimberly Prost

by Kimberly Prost and David Collins

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

ICC Judge Kimberly Prost reflects on the sanctions imposed on her by the United States, the practical consequences for judges carrying out their duties, and the broader implications for judicial […]

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The Global Rise of Climate Litigation

by Michelle Kaminsky, J.D.

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

The latest United Nations Environment Programme report charts the continued growth of climate litigation worldwide and the widening range of issues now reaching courts. Climate change is increasingly shaping court […]

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A Global Judicial News Report: April 2026

by Polina Solovyeva

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales Sue Carr warned that government plans to reduce jury trials and allow more judge-only trials could pose serious security risks to judges. Read […]

Inside the Constitutional Court of South Africa in Johannesburg

A Global Judicial News Report: May 2026

by Polina Solovyeva

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

The Constitutional Court of South Africa, pictured above, recently ruled that asylum seekers whose claims have already been rejected cannot submit repeat applications. Read more below. (Credit: iStock: Jacek_Sopotnicki) In […]

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A Conversation With Former U.S. Immigration Judge George Pappas

by George Pappas and David Collins

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

An immigration attorney-turned-judge reflects on his time on the immigration bench amid a wave of judge dismissals. In recent months, the dismissal of a significant number of U.S. immigration judges […]

Abstract sketch-style illustration of a decision tree with arrow icons, used as feature art for an article on when judges may speak publicly.

When May Judges Speak?

by Michelle Kaminsky, J.D.

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

A recent advisory opinion addresses when federal judges may speak publicly — and the limits that still define their role. As public criticism of courts intensifies in the United States […]

Illustration of a monarch butterfly emerging from a chrysalis, symbolizing stages of transformation; feature art for an article on the judicial career cycle.

The Judicial Career Cycle — How Stress and Well-Being Are Experienced at Different Stages

by Carly Schrever

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

Carly Schrever examines how judicial officers at different points in their careers describe their experience of the role and the sources of stress and satisfaction they encounter. Drawing on data […]

Cover of the Canadian Judicial Council's 2024-2026 research report, "Work and Health Among Federally Appointed Canadian Judges."

New Canadian Study Links Judicial Well-Being to Workload, Safety, and Court Resources

by Eric Surber

Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publication

A national study of Canada’s federally appointed judges offers a detailed look at the pressures of judicial work — and the institutional changes that may help address them. While judges […]