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Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

Indonesia issued a second round of summons letters on Thursday to Google and Meta for allegedly flouting a days-old ban on social media access for under-16s. The Communication and Digital Ministry said it had "issued a second summons letter to Google (YouTube) and Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads)

'Muted' international response as Senegal enacts same-sex relations law

'Muted' international response as Senegal enacts same-sex relations law

While recent restrictions by a number of African nations on LGBTQ rights have elicited fierce criticism, international reaction has been more tepid as Senegal doubled its penalty for same-sex relations this week. Senegal's president signed the law, which appeared in the country's official gazette out

Court rejects challenge to Montana ballot measure to curb corporate spending in elections

A legal challenge by industry groups to intercept a ballot initiative intended to curb corporate spending in state elections was denied this week by the Montana Supreme Court. In a 7-0 decision, the court denied a petition from a coalition that includes the Montana Mining Association, Montana Chamber of

Montana Supreme Court dismisses constitutionality challenge to ‘The Montana Plan’ initiative

The Montana Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge from a coalition of business and industry groups over a proposed ballot initiative seeking to limit corporate spending in Montana elections. In a unanimous decision, the court said reviewing the constitutionality of an initiative is “disfavored” because Montanans have a right to

Montana Supreme Court denies Gov. Gianforte's request to expedite property tax lawsuit

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected Gov. Greg Gianforte's request to expedite a lawsuit against the major property tax relief bill passed at the 2025 Legislature. While the governor urged the high court to take the case to minimize potential disruptions to the property tax system,

Pres. Trump's pick for Montana federal judge faces questions over trial experience

Pres. Trump's pick for Montana federal judge faces questions over trial experience

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A federal judge opening in Montana moved into the Senate review process as President Trump nominated Bozeman attorney Katie Lane to fill the seat Judge Susan Watters is preparing to leave. The Senate Judiciary Committee considered nominations for the U.S. District of Montana, and Lane testified last

Department of Justice sued over withholding law enforcement identities

A new lawsuit alleges a Montana Department of Justice agency is violating the Montana Constitution by refusing to produce the names of law enforcement officers. Filed last month in Lewis and Clark County District Court, the complaint alleges a policy change at POST, the Public Safety Officer Standards and Training