The changes come ahead of a presidential election next year and are part of a pattern of challenges to democratic institutions across the Western Hemisphere.
Tag: Law and Legislation
South Korea Inches Toward Same-Sex Equality, but Broader Bill Is Stalled
Christian conservatives in the country have campaigned tirelessly for decades to prevent legislation that would offer protections to L.G.B.T.Q. people.
Israeli Lawmakers Move to Rein In Judges as Protests Rock Jerusalem
Two contentious bills were approved in an initial vote in Parliament on Monday, including one that would reduce the power of the Supreme Court.
Israeli Parliament Votes to Deport Citizens Convicted of Terrorism
Amid a surge in violence, lawmakers voted to allow the authorities to deport convicted Palestinians, including Israeli citizens, who also receive money from the Palestinian Authority for their actions. Opponents called the law, aimed at Arabs, discrimi…
What to Know About Israel’s Planned Judicial Reform
The government says its plan is a much-needed reform to curb the influence of an overreaching judiciary; critics say it will undermine the country’s democratic institutions.
Thousands Protest in Israel Over Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul
As Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pressed ahead with plans to limit judicial influence, Israelis thronged to unusually large rallies.
The Fight Over Fox Hunting: A Cold War on England’s Muddy Fields
Some groups still ride out even though the hunting of foxes using dogs was banned in 2004. They are confronted by anti-hunt activists in a very British clash of class, tradition and town versus country.
Biden’s Fight Against ‘Junk Fees’
Why the Biden administration is trying to crack down on those sneaky fees charged by hotels, rental cars, internet providers and more.
U.S. Aims to Curb Investment in China Amid Security Concerns
The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would restrict U.S. dollars from flowing to China.
Greece Moves to Block Far-Right Party as Election Nears
A new law targets a party founded by an imprisoned former official of the neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn. But critics say its reach could be wider.