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Spanish court bars Ceuta officials over illegal deportation of Moroccan minors

A Spanish court in Ceuta has sentenced two former officials to nine years of disqualification from holding public office over the illegal repatriation of 55 unaccompanied Moroccan minors in 2021. The court's ruling applies to Salvadora Mateos, the former government delegate in Ceuta, and Mabel Deu,......

Morocco implements alternative sentences to modernize justice system and reduce prison overcrowding

Courts across Morocco have begun applying alternative sentences as part of a new law aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and modernizing the justice system. By September 4, just two weeks after the law came into effect on August 22, Moroccan courts had issued 107 alternative rulings. Variety of alternative......

Federal court halts Trump's use of wartime law for Venezuelan deportations

A federal appeals court has dealt a significant legal blow to former President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy. In a 2-1 ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the administration could not invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite the deportation of alleged......

Moroccan authorities intercept 60 kilograms of hashish at Bab Sebta crossing

Moroccan customs officials, in collaboration with the national police, successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 60 kilograms of hashish at the Bab Sebta border crossing on Tuesday morning. The operation, part of Morocco's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, highlights the country’s......

How to avoid common mistakes when submitting documents to USCIS

Understanding the requirements for USCIS document submission is critical for individuals pursuing legal status in the United States. Even minor errors can lead to significant delays or outright denials. Below are seven common mistakes and strategies to prevent them, offering guidance for applicants,......

Former NJ bowling alley owner convicted in murder-for-hire plot targeting prosecutors and judges

A former New Jersey bowling alley owner, already imprisoned for arson, has been convicted of conspiring to murder prosecutors and judges involved in his previous case. Conviction for murder plot Steven Smink, 62, of Philadelphia, was found guilty earlier this month of first-degree conspiracy to commit......

DNA results reveal grandfather fathered four grandchildren in Moroccan incest case

The case of incest in Ain Aouda, Morocco, has taken a horrifying turn as DNA results confirmed that a 60-year-old grandfather fathered four of his grandchildren. The shocking revelation has sparked outrage across the country, highlighting the devastating consequences of generational sexual abuse. DNA......

Morocco accelerates implementation of alternative sentencing law

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly rejected recent reports suggesting delays in the implementation of Law 43.22 on alternative sentences. In a statement, the DGAPR clarified that significant progress has been made to ensure the law’s effective......

Morocco takes Pegasus defamation case to Germany’s highest court

Morocco is pursuing a legal battle against German media outlets over allegations linked to the Pegasus spyware controversy, with the case now reaching Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) in Karlsruhe. The court will hear arguments on November 11, marking a significant legal test......

Son of Norman Reedus charged in alleged assault on woman in Chelsea

Mingus Reedus, the 25-year-old son of acclaimed actor Norman Reedus, has been charged with assault and criminal obstruction of breathing following an alleged attack on a 33-year-old woman in Chelsea, New York. Reedus was released on his own recognizance after appearing before a Manhattan judge, with......

Morocco launches alternative sentencing law to reshape criminal justice system

Morocco has enacted its alternative penalties law, marking a transformative shift in the nation’s criminal justice approach. Effective as of Friday, the legislation introduces non-custodial sentences for certain offenses, aiming to alleviate prison overcrowding while fostering rehabilitation and......

Morocco’s prison authority refutes Spanish media claims about ‘pardoned’ terrorist

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly denied allegations published by the Spanish newspaper La Gaceta regarding a Moroccan national recently arrested in Spain. In a statement issued Thursday, the DGAPR dismissed the claims as “completely unfounded.” Allegations......

High Court rules against Noel Clarke in libel case over Guardian misconduct reports

A High Court judge has dismissed Noel Clarke’s libel claim against the Guardian’s publisher, ruling that the newspaper’s 2021 reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct by the actor and filmmaker was both substantially true and published in the public interest. Verdict upholds public......