The Supreme Court rejected a request from California Republicans to block the state’s new congressional map. This decision allowed California to proceed with districts designed to benefit Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. The court issued a one-sentence order without public dissents. Background on Redistricting California voters approved Proposition 50 in November 2025. The measure…
Venezuela’s Supreme Court acted quickly on January 4, 2026. It appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president. This move followed the U.S. detention of President Nicolás Maduro. The court cited the need for continuity during Maduro’s forced absence. Additionally, the ruling draws from Article 223 of the Venezuelan Constitution. It ensures national security and…
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the death sentence imposed on Maryam Sanda for the killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in 2017. Sanda is the daughter-in-law of a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Court Rejects Appeal in 4–1 Decision In a 4–1 judgment, a five-member panel of justices dismissed her appeal….
