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Ninth Circuit reinstates no-fly list challenge
July 27, 2012 by Jamie Reese
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Thursday reinstated a challenge brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the no-fly list maintained by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA). The appeals court, without deciding on the merits of the case, decided the case.... [more]
Ninth Circuit hears arguments in no-fly list challenge
May 12, 2012 by Keith Herting
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard arguments Friday from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) which is appealing a dismissal of a challenge over the no-fly list maintained by the Transportation Safety Association (TSA). The lower court dismissed the case claiming that the.... [more]
UN rights chief said Libya may have committed war crimes [this day at law]
April 21, 2012 by Meagan McElroy
On April 21, 2011, UN High Commissioner of Human Rights Navi Pillay claimed that the use of violent force against protestors by the Libyan national army may have constituted war crimes after an investigation into possible human rights abuses by both the army and rebel forces within the country. In.... [more]
Ninth Circuit ruled those on 'no-fly' list could challenge status [this day at law]
August 18, 2011 by Dwyer Arce
On August 18, 2008, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that those placed on the government's "no-fly list" can challenge their inclusion on the list in federal district courts. The issue came before the court in a case brought by a woman on the list, in which a district court had.... [more]
ACLU filed lawsuit challenging US 'No Fly List' [this day at law]
June 30, 2011 by Dwyer Arce
On June 30, 2010, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Oregon against the US government challenging the status of 10 US citizens and legal residents on the government's "No Fly List." Due to their status, the plaintiffs were.... [more]
The President Does Not Need Congressional Approval for Libya No-Fly Zone (Yet) [op-ed]
March 22, 2011 by Adrienne Lester
JURIST Contributing Editor Michael J. Kelly, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Research and International Programs at Creighton University School of Law says that, for now, President Obama has the legal authority to commit U.S. military forces to establish the no-fly zone over Libya....... [more]
Libya officials could face prosecution for civilian attacks: ICC
March 18, 2011 by LaToya Sawyer
International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo warned Libyan government officials on Friday that war crimes prosecution could result for any indiscriminate attacks against civilians in Benghazi. Last week, the UN was called upon to impose a no-fly zone over Libya in.... [more]
Arab League calls for UN no-fly zone over Libya
March 13, 2011 by Drew Singer
The League of Arab States on Saturday adopted a resolution calling for the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Libya. The Arab League declared that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has been using aircraft to combat civilian protesting, and it is the UN's responsibility to.... [more]
ACLU files lawsuit challenging US 'No Fly List'
July 1, 2010 by Sarah Miley
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the US government challenging the status of 10 US citizens and legal residents on the government's "No Fly List." Due to their status, the plaintiffs are prohibited from flying to or from the US or over US airspace..... [more]
UK PM announces increased airport security measures
January 20, 2010 by Carrie Schimizzi
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the country's plans for enhanced airport security measures and anti-terrorism efforts to the House of Commons on Wednesday. The new security provisions include increasing intelligence information-sharing with foreign agencies and extending the Home Office....... [more]
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