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America's largest offshore wind farm is back on track after a legal victory, with turbines set to start powering 660,000 homes by late March. Despite costly setbacks, the project is 70% complete and customers are protected from future cost increases.
Nigeria just made history by becoming the first African nation to defeat a powerful European contractor in court, saving taxpayers $6.2 million. The victory proves that standing firm on quality standards pays off.
In a major legal victory for American businesses, the Supreme Court ruled that most of President Trump's tariffs were illegally imposed, paving the way for over $175 billion in refunds to companies. The decision marks a significant win for small businesses and importers who have been fighting these trade policies for years.
A federal judge has ordered the release of $5 billion to build electric vehicle charging stations across America after the Trump administration illegally froze the funds. The victory means thousands of delayed charging projects can now move forward, creating jobs and expanding access to clean transportation in every state.
A state judge ruled that Trinidad Chambliss can return to Ole Miss for a sixth season after finding the NCAA acted in bad faith when denying his eligibility request. The quarterback just led the Rebels to their best season in program history.
A Washington church just won a landmark legal victory protecting harm reduction services under disability law. The ruling could help communities nationwide save lives through programs like syringe exchanges.
After three decades of waiting, 110 Nigerian university workers wrongfully fired in 1996 will finally receive their compensation. The Court of Appeal ordered the Central Bank to immediately release $1.4 million held since 2018.
Thirty-six police officers in India, aged 39 to 45, won court approval to skip a physically demanding training course they felt was too strenuous for their age. The ruling respects their choice to forgo promotions rather than risk their health.
A federal judge in Oregon just ruled that immigration agents must get warrants before arresting people, stopping a practice critics called "arrest first, justify later." The decision protects immigrants from being detained without proper legal authority.
A federal judge ordered the release of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father after they spent nearly two weeks in an ICE family detention center in Texas. The young boy is now back home in Minnesota with his family.
A Caribbean island just proved governments can't ignore climate impacts anymore. Eight residents took the Netherlands to court and won a landmark human rights victory.
Germany's highest administrative court has ordered the government to strengthen its climate protection plans, ending a two-year legal battle. Environmental groups are celebrating the binding decision that requires real action by March.
A German woman who was rejected for apartment viewings under her Pakistani name but accepted under German names just won her discrimination case. The country's highest court just sent a powerful message that housing discrimination has real consequences.
A court in Madurai, India has acquitted 56 people who faced charges after participating in peaceful protests to support jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport. The ruling brings closure to a seven-year legal journey for those who stood up for their cultural heritage.
A federal judge in Minnesota forced immigration authorities to release an Ecuadoran man after the agency repeatedly ignored court orders requiring a timely bond hearing. The rare move highlights how judicial oversight can protect individual rights even during aggressive enforcement operations.
A federal court ruled that Vineyard Wind can resume building its nearly complete offshore wind farm, finding the government's stop-work order lacked justification. The decision marks the fourth major legal win for renewable energy projects challenged by federal construction freezes.
A family in rural Alabama can finally breathe easy after a judge ordered a massive limestone quarry to stop operations until it meets strict conditions to protect the community. After a year of constant dust, noise, and sleepless nights, Brad and Brittney Vice won't have to choose between their family's health and their home.
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.
After two decades of resistance, women farmers in Indonesia won a groundbreaking legal victory that forced the government to revoke a zinc mine's permit. Their win set a nationwide precedent proving environmental permits can be challenged in court.
A Dutch judge ordered a website offline after it tricked hundreds of people into paying five times the normal price for public transport cards. The ruling marks a major win for consumer protection and rail travelers across the Netherlands.
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