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When May Judges Speak?
Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publicationA 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 […]
In Conversation
Mexico’s Judicial Elections: Reform or Government Takeover?
by Amanda Driscoll, Michael J. Nelson and Julio Ríos-Figueroa
Vol. 109 No. 3 (2026) | To Know Courts Is to Love Them?A panel of scholars examines Mexico’s judicial reforms, exploring how direct elections, political control, and institutional design are reshaping the judiciary, its independence, and public trust in the courts. The […]
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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 publicationAn 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 […]
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A Global Judicial News Report: May 2026
Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publicationThe 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 Global Judicial News Report: April 2026
Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publicationLady 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 […]
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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 publicationICC 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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A Global Judicial News Report: March 2026
Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publicationPictured 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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A Global Judicial News Report: February 2026
by Polina Solovyeva and Michelle Kaminsky, J.D.
Judicature International (2026) | An online-only publicationPictured 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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The Supreme Court and the People: Communicating Decisions to the Public
by Barry Sullivan and Ramon Feldbrin
Vol. 109 No. 2 (2025) | Communicating to the PeopleAs courts around the world face the challenge of reaching the public, some are finding new ways to make their decisions clearer and more accessible. This article explores how Canada, Germany, […]
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A Global Judicial News Report: Year-End 2025
Judicature International (2025) | An online-only publicationSpain’s Supreme Court in Madrid, where Prosecutor General Alvaro Garcia Ortiz was recently convicted of leaking confidential information. (Credit: istock/Fernando Valero Lopez) In the News International Courts 🌐 — ICC Under […]