Bulletin Brief

Trump argues in front of the Supreme Court for Presidential immunity, and Navarro begins his sentence (NBC) (AP)

HK Legislative Council passes political suppression law (NBC) (Reuters)

Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce immigration law (AP) (NBC)

Former Brazil President faces criminal charges (NYT)

Congress passes final spending bill (AP)

Goon squad cops sentenced to jail for torture (CBS)

Jonathan Majors sued for defamation and assault by ex-girlfriend (NBC)

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In Must Know News…

• Former President Trump argued before the Supreme Court Tuesday for presidential immunity related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Prosecutors argue that actions challenging the peaceful transfer of power do not fall under said immunity. Meanwhile, former Trump aide Peter Navarro officially started his prison sentence for contempt of congress during the January 6th riot. 
• Hong Kong's Legislative Council, dominated by Beijing loyalists, passed a new national security law granting extensive powers to suppress political opposition. Critics argue this law will further lessen Hong Kong's autonomy and civil liberties, a concern shared by international observers who fear its extraterritorial reach and vague terms could impact global free speech.
• The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law granting police broad authority to arrest migrants suspected of illegal border crossing on Tuesday, despite the Biden administration's claim that the legislation infringes on Federal jurisdiction. This law highlights a series of ongoing legal disputes over state versus federal powers in immigration control. 

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In Other Notable News…

• Federal police in Brazil pushed for criminal charges to be brought against former President Jair Bolsonaro. They claim that he tried to falsify his COVID-19 vaccination card to enter the US. 
• US Congress passed the year’s last fiscal spending bills as the Friday partial shutdown deadline looms The bill received congressional approval, but lengthy processes may cause a hold-up. 
• Two former Mississippi deputies were sentenced to over 15 years in prison for torturing two Black men in 2023. Four other members of the quote “goon squad” will be sentenced later this week. 
• Grace Jabbari sued ex-boyfriend and Marvel actor Jonathan Majors for defamation and assault yesterday, only 3 months after Majors was found guilty of assaulting and harassing her. 

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