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A San Diego attorney is using artificial intelligence to level the playing field against powerful federal agencies, freeing up his time to focus on the human stories that win cases. His approach has already helped secure justice for wrongfully detained children and families who lost loved ones in custody.
Kanagawa police are canceling 2,700 traffic violations and refunding $240,000 after discovering officers falsified enforcement documents. One driver's question sparked the investigation that's now making thousands of violations right.
Nigeria's largest city is revolutionizing its justice system with technology and reforms that promise to resolve civil cases in 12 to 18 months and tenancy disputes in just three to six months. The changes are already reducing prison overcrowding and helping thousands access justice faster.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton hosted its second annual Reconciliation Powwow, bringing together dozens of dancers and supporters to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. The event celebrates a decade of progress while tackling the over-representation of Indigenous women in Canada's justice system.
India's Gujarat High Court prioritized a young rape survivor's wellbeing by approving urgent medical care and ensuring comprehensive support. The ruling demonstrates how legal systems can respond with both speed and compassion when protecting vulnerable children.
A new human rights organization is tackling Ghana's overcrowded prisons and delayed trials with legal support for vulnerable inmates. The "Righting the Scales" campaign brings together government, legal experts, and civil society to fix systemic gaps in justice delivery.
A federal judge ruled that a five-year-old boy and his father must be released from immigration detention by Tuesday, ending a case that sparked nationwide concern. The decision brings relief to a family separated from their mother and offers hope that the justice system can protect vulnerable children.
Nigeria's legal professionals are joining forces with anti-corruption agencies in a historic partnership that puts lawyers on the front lines of fighting corruption. The collaboration focuses on training, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust in the justice system.
The UAE Ministry of Justice just launched a digital system that processes international legal requests in five minutes instead of a week. The transformation eliminates all paperwork and boosts cooperation response rates to 90%.
Seven Walbunja men accused of illegally trafficking abalone walked free after prosecutors withdrew all charges when surveillance evidence fell apart. After two years of stress and a $2 million investigation, justice finally arrived for the Indigenous fishermen fighting for their cultural rights.
Chief Justice Surya Kant inspired Goa with a powerful message about balancing justice with humanity during a drug awareness campaign. His words reminded thousands that effective law enforcement must honor dignity while protecting communities.
A new profession is emerging to combat the deepfake crisis: reality notaries who use digital forensics to prove what's real in court. By 2030, these experts could be the only thing standing between innocent people and fabricated evidence.
An Asian man in Lagos got his money back after corrupt officers demanded payment during a routine stop. A specialized police complaint unit tracked down the officers and returned every dollar within 72 hours.
After social media wrongly identified a New Zealand doctor as a convicted rapist, the truth emerged: he was acquitted years ago in an unreported retrial. The case highlights why New Zealand is now considering better public access to court records.