#ruleoflaw — Public Fediverse posts
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Same Shit, Different Hat: A Timeless Fashion Statement in Political Extremism by Lawson Akhigbe
Ah, the internet has done it again. While the rest of us are busy arguing over pineapple on pizza or whether socks with sandals constitute a war crime, some genius has distilled centuries of ideological garbage into one glorious, four-panel roast. Behold the meme that slaps you harder than your uncle at Thanksgiving: "Same Shit, Different Hat." -
Same Shit, Different Hat: A Timeless Fashion Statement in Political Extremism by Lawson Akhigbe
Ah, the internet has done it again. While the rest of us are busy arguing over pineapple on pizza or whether socks with sandals constitute a war crime, some genius has distilled centuries of ideological garbage into one glorious, four-panel roast. Behold the meme that slaps you harder than your uncle at Thanksgiving: "Same Shit, Different Hat." -
‘The Harshest Critics of the Elks Used to Be the Elks Themselves!’
This article was originally published in Vol. 6 No. 2 of our…
#Hungary #HU #Europe #Europa #EU #anti-Semitism #Antisemitism #centraleurope #citizenship #conservatives #criticism #democracy #elks #freedomofexpression #germany #hír #hungary #interference #leftists #liberals #Magyarország #media #OrbanGovernment #politicalparties #politicalphilosophy #Politics #press #righttovote #roma #RuleofLaw
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⚖️ The Supreme Court refused to force a proof-of-citizenship measure onto Michigan’s November ballot after supporters failed to meet signature requirements. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/supreme-court-denies-right-wing-groups-bid-to-force-michigan-proof-of-citizenship-measure-on-november-ballot/
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⚖️ The Supreme Court refused to force a proof-of-citizenship measure onto Michigan’s November ballot after supporters failed to meet signature requirements. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts...
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‘The Harshest Critics of the Elks Used to Be the Elks Themselves!’ https://www.byteseu.com/2362410/ #AntiSemitism #antisemitism #CentralEurope #citizenship #conservatives #criticism #Democracy #elks #FreedomOfExpression #Germany #Hungary #interference #leftists #liberals #Media #OrbánGovernment #PoliticalParties #PoliticalPhilosophy #Politics #press #RightToVote #Roma #RuleOfLaw
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‘The Harshest Critics of the Elks Used to Be the Elks Themselves!’
This article was originally published in Vol. 6 No. 2 of our print edition. In the…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #anti-Semitism #antisemitism #CentralEurope #Citizenship #conservatives #Criticism #Democracy #elks #freedomofexpression #Hungary #interference #leftists #liberals #Media #Orbángovernment #politicalparties #politicalphilosophy #politics #press #righttovote #Roma #RuleofLaw
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. https://www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372/?TAP=2954&source_id=TrumpKennedyCenter
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. https://www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372/?TAP=2954&source_id=TrumpKennedyCenter
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372...
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372...
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372...
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A new path to power for the far right: Don’t moderate. Stay radical. – POLITICO
A new path to power for the far right: Don’t moderate. Stay rad…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Belgium #borders #DonaldTrump #Elections #ElectionsinEurope #EricZemmour #Europeanpolitics #Extremism #Farright #France #Germany #GiorgiaMeloni #hungary #Islam #Italy #MarineLePen #MaximilianKrah #NationalPolitics #poll #Portugal #Rights #RuleofLaw #SarahKnafo #SocialMedia #ViktorOrban #World
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Cane, the Conference, and the Curious Case of Self-Sabotage by Lawson Akhigbe
Behold the main character of British politics in 2026: a white, elderly gentleman, clearly leaning on a sturdy wooden cane for support, accredited badge swinging proudly from his neck at the Reform UK conference. Mouth open in mid-roar, eyes locked in righteous fury, he has somehow decided that the greatest threat to civilisation in that moment is a young woman holding a handbag. The crowd of fellow pensioners and patriots looks on with varying degrees of encouragement. Somewhere in the background, the usual sea of white hair and earnest lanyards nods along -
The Safe Place for Bigotry and Crime by Lawson Akhigbe
It has no postcode. It does not appear on Google Maps. There are no street signs pointing towards it. Yet, whenever one of its inhabitants is caught saying something outrageous or doing something politically or legally questionable, suddenly we are told that the offending words or conduct belonged there.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/05/the-safe-place-for-bigotry-and-crime-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Moths to the Flame: Why Do Populist Movements Always Attract Such “Enterprising” Characters? By Lawson Akhigbe
There is an eternal, almost Newtonian law of modern politics: wherever a politician loudly proclaims they are "standing up for the forgotten working man," you will inevitably find a discreet corner table in a private Mayfair club where someone is eagerly trying to launder foreign money. -
Who Voted for Lord Denning? – When the Street Cross-Examined the Bench by Lawson Akhigbe
The slogan gained prominence in the aftermath of the Birmingham pub bombings and the subsequent conviction of six Irish men the now infamous Birmingham Six. Their case quickly became a lightning rod for allegations of coerced confessions, police misconduct, and a justice system more interested in closure than correctness. -
Reform UK’s Brexit immigration impact
Reform UK’s perspective on Brexit and immigration is central to its identity: Brexit was meant to deliver control over borders and lower overall migration, but post-2016 (especially post-2021) governments primarily Conservative, failed to use that control effectively, leading to a non-EU migration surge that the party labels the “Boriswave.” Reform argues this undermined the Brexit promise, strained public services, housing, wages, and cultural cohesion, and necessitates far tougher policies.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/28/reform-uks-brexit-immigration-impact/
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Friday, August 28, 2026
Explosions, jet-powered drones rock Kyiv as rare hours-long Russian aerial attack continues into evening . . . . . Baltics assessment of Russia threat 'unchanged' after CIA director's Moscow visit . . . . . Russian disinformation tests its Ukraine election playbook . . . . . Kyiv records 13 air raid alerts in single day, most since full-scale invasion began, as explosions continue overnight . . . . . and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/friday-august-28-2026/
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Amnesty urges European action on Kavala, says Turkey’s defiance threatens rights system
Osman Kavala Amnesty Internationa…
#Europe #EU #AKParty #AKP #AmnestyInternational #civilsociety #CouncilofEurope #Democracy #ECtHR #EkremImamoglu #Erdogan #European #EuropeanCourtofHumanRights #FigenYüksekdağ #GeziParkprotests #Humanrights #judicialindependence #Justice #Law #oppression #OsmanKavala #politicalprisoners #RuleofLaw #SelahattinDemirtaş #turkey #türkiye
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Anarchism in judicial robes, by Owei Lakemfa
My mind raced back to British jurist, Lord Denning who famously declared in 1964: “Justice has no place in darkness or secrecy. When a judge sits on a case, he himself is on trial… If he is suspicious, biased, or unfair, then the judge is the one who is condemned in the eyes of public opinion.” But these words of wisdom seem not to have any meaning to Justice Lifu, shockingly, a former lecturer of Public and International Law, University of Ibadan. For me, what was more distressing was that despite the uproar, Justice Lifu seemed oblivious of the damage he had done to the body polity, the judiciary and his thirty five years post-call to bar history.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/26/anarchism-in-judicial-robes-by-owei-lakemfa/
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Russian drone strikes border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova . . . . . "He's sort of like Hitler" — Trump's ex-Ukraine envoy Kellogg warns Putin won't stop at Donbas . . . . . US snubs joint UN rebuke of Russian strikes against Ukraine — again . . . . . and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/wednesday-august-26-2026/
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European rights court orders Turkey to free Osman Kavala, says conviction is null and void
The …
#Europe #EU #aggravatedlifesentence #AKParty #AKP #civilsociety #CouncilofEurope #Democracy #ECHR #ECtHR #Erdogan #European #EuropeanCourtofHumanRights #freedomofassembly #freedomofexpression #GeziParkprotests #Humanrights #judicialindependence #Justice #Law #oppression #OsmanKavala #politicalprisoners #receptayyiperdogan #RuleofLaw #turkey #Turkishjudiciary
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The Tragedy of Victory Reviewers: Alfred Ilenre
The Tragedy of Victory is a book written by Brigadier General Alabi Isama, providing the inside knowledge and information about the separatist war in Nigeria from 1967- 1970https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/23/the-tragedy-of-victory-reviewers-alfred-ilenre/
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The Inquisitor’s Gavel: Oshiomhole, MOWAA, and the High Cost of Political Spite by Lawson Akhigbe
Central to the indictment was the breathless lamentation over the demolition of the old Benin Central Hospital. Listening to the rhetoric, one would assume the facility was a pristine sanctuary of modern medicine arbitrarily flattened to make way for art. -
The Invisible Invasion: Britain’s Immigration Panic and the Arithmetic It Cannot Face By Lawson Akhigbe
Black people account for roughly four percent of the population of England and Wales. More of them are in the EastEnders cast than are arriving on the asylum route in any given year. Yet Britain has contrived to make this the defining political question of the age. We should talk about that. -
Most. Corrupt. Racist. Incompetent. President of the USA
In his farewell address to the American people in 1989, Ronald Reagan spoke of America as a "shining city upon a hill"—a beacon of freedom, opportunity, democracy, and prosperity. The phrase itself was borrowed from a much older tradition, but Reagan made it uniquely American. The United States was not merely a powerful nation; it was an example to others. A place where institutions mattered, where the rule of law prevailed, and where anyone, regardless of background, could aspire to succeedhttps://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/16/most-corrupt-racist-incompetent-president-of-the-usa/
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1/2 Het is de hoogste tijd dat #MinPresJetten" zijn hoofd uit het kontgat van afwisselend #NaziTrump en #GenocidalNetanjahu haalt en beziet hoe de wereldorde is veranderd door de mislukte illegale aanvallen op #Palestine #Lebanon #Syria #Iran door de #LeadersOfTheFreeWorld. En #empathy #RuleOfLaw en #ethics weer bovenaan zijn waarden-lijstje zet. https://substack.com/home/post/p-210909250 door https://middleeastreport.substack.com
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(Peru) The cost of investigating those in power: the case of Harvey Colchado
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The Law Is a Blunt Instrument by Lawson Akhigbe
In the fearful months and years following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, Western democracies faced an unenviable dilemma. Their citizens demanded protection from an enemy that recognised no borders, wore no uniforms and deliberately targeted civilians.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/12/the-law-is-a-blunt-instrument-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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Navigating the Void: Why Nigeria Needs a Corporate Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) Framework
In a standard DPA regime, a company that self-reports and cooperates can avoid the "corporate death penalty" of a criminal conviction. In Nigeria, we are currently forced to rely on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. While the ACJA provides for Plea Bargaining, it is a fundamentally different animal from a DPA: -
When Tactical Brilliance Meets Strategic Confusion: Washington’s Iran Problem by Lawson Akhigbe
But wars are not graded like Olympic gymnastics. There are no medals for technical execution if the end result leaves your opponent intact, emboldened, or—worse—adapted. -
Sulyok Releases 22-Page Submission Challenging Planned Constitutional Change
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has published the submission he sent to the Venice Commission, asking the Council of…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission #constitution #CouncilofEurope #EuropeanUnion #FundamentalLaw #Hungary #Hungarynews #NAIH #Parliament #RuleofLaw #TamásSulyok #TASZ #VeniceCommission
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Sulyok Releases 22-Page Submission Challenging Planned Constitutional Change https://www.byteseu.com/2173570/ #constitution #CouncilOfEurope #EuropeanUnion #FundamentalLaw #Hungary #HungaryNews #NAIH #Parliament #RuleOfLaw #TamasSulyok #TASZ #VeniceCommission
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I love this phrase:
"presumption of regularity”
It is in the lawsuit, filed by former CIA Director John Brennan against the DOJ and Trump administration, it states that the Trump/DOJ can no longer be trusted - the DOJ "no longer deserves the presumption of regularity”.
For lawyers, the phrase “presumption of regularity” has a specific legal meaning.
It refers to the longstanding principle that government officials are generally presumed to perform their duties lawfully and in good faith unless compelling evidence suggests otherwise.
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Lithium Before Democracy: A Serbian Strongman and His German Shadow
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
"I didn’t recognize myself;" For Ukrainian soldiers with facial wounds, US surgeons help restore dignity ----- High probability of Russian missile launch from Oreshnik site over next day ----- What we know about Starobilsk strike Russia turned into propaganda flashpoint ----- Putin repeats maximalist war claims as battlefield reality shifts ..... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/06/saturday-june-13-2026/
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What climate pollution?
The UN to ensure Australian compliance with international law
The right to a healthy environment as mandated by international law"A UN special rapporteur has intervened in Australia's decision to extend Woodside's North West Shelf gas project by another 40 years. Australia did not adequately consider the climate impacts of extending its largest gas project, an independent United Nations expert has told the Federal Court."
"We are living a triple planetary crisis, not only climate change, but also biodiversity loss and toxic pollution...The project's emissions — the third-highest in Australia — were likely causing irreversible damage to the World Heritage site, Murujuga, home to some of the world's oldest known rock carvings."
"As recently as last month, Australia was one of 141 countries to endorse a landmark resolution by the International Court of Justice, which found that states had a legal imperative to consider climate in their environmental impact assessments." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/un-special-rapporteur-woodside-north-west-shelf/106724220
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USCIS Makes Major Change Compelling Aliens To Return Home For Proper Processing Of The Adjustment Of Statuses
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formally announced a major change that will compel aliens seeking the adjustment of status to return to their respective countries and go through the consular processing via the Department of State. The change marks the USCIS’ return to the law’s original intent to ensure that aliens navigate America’s immigration system properly.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the USCIS’ official announcement. Some parts in boldface…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the country.
Officers are directed to consider all relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary form of relief.
“We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly. From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances. This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes. When aliens apply from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into the shadows and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency,” said USCIS Spokesman Zach Kahler.
“Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers, or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose. Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over. Their visit should not function as the first step in the Green Card process. Following the law allows the majority of these cases to be handled by the State Department at U.S. consular offices abroad and frees up limited USCIS resources to focus on processing other cases that fall under its purview, including visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications, and other priorities. The law was written this way for a reason, and despite the fact that it has been ignored for years, following it will help make our system fairer and more efficient.”
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? If you are an American citizen, do you agree with the USCIS’ change of policy and processes with regards to aliens who are already present in the United States while seeking to adjust their respective statuses? Do you think this latest change will somehow bring down the number of illegal immigrants/aliens present in America? Do you think it makes sense for aliens in America to go back home to their respective countries to apply for change of status at the U.S. consular?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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