Over the weekend, tens of thousands protested across Germany against center-right leader Friedrich Merz for proposing tough new migration rules backed by the far-right AfD party. Merz’s motion in parliament to turn back more migrants with AfD’s support sparked outrage and accusations of breaking a post-Nazi promise to not work with far-right parties. Despite the rejection of the bill for tougher migration rules, the controversy has heightened concerns about mainstream parties’ stance on the far right ahead of the Feb. 25 election.
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Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban
Supreme Court Rejects Gun Rights CasesA split Supreme Court declined to hear two gun rights cases concerning high-capacity magazines and state bans on AR-15s, with three conservative justices expressing disagreement. Justice Clarence Thomas emphasized the critical importance of addressing assault weapon bans, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh indicated the court may revisit this issue in future terms. The Maryland law, enacted after the Sandy Hook shooting, aims to restrict certain firearms and magazines, sparking debate over...
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