Court Conundrums

Former President Trump argued for presidential immunity in Supreme Court, facing opposition from prosecutors on his actions during the 2020 election challenges. Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro began his prison sentence for contempt related to the January 6th riot. Hong Kong's new national security law, passed by Beijing loyalists, sparks fears of reduced autonomy and civil liberties, especially its impact on global free speech. The Supreme Court permitted Texas' law empowering police to arrest migrants, sparking debates on state versus federal powers in immigration control. Brazilian police push for criminal charges against ex-President Bolsonaro for alleged COVID-19 vaccination card falsification. US Congress passed fiscal spending bills, but delays may occur before the partial shutdown deadline. Two Mississippi deputies sentenced for torturing Black men, while Marvel actor Jonathan Majors faces a defamation lawsuit from Grace Jabbari after a recent assault case. The Bulletin Brief: Trump argues infront of the Supreme Court for Presidential immunity, and Navarro begins his sentence (NBC) (AP) HK Legislative Council passes political suppression law (NBC) (Reuters) Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce immigration law (AP) (NBC) Former Brazil President faces criminal charges (NYT) Congress passes final spending bill (AP) Goon squad cops sentenced to jail for torture (CBS) Jonathan Majors sued for defamation and assault by ex-girlfriend (NBC)