By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Legal Showdown as Former Police Commissioner Fights Back
Just two days after a courtroom defeat, former Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher is back in the spotlight as her legal team prepares to return to court following a suspension reversal by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
Harewood-Christopher signed the PSC’s reinstatement letter at 6:21 p.m., just hours after new Minister of National Security Roger Alexander placed her on leave, effectively ending her tenure — the very day her contract expired and she turned 62.
Her attorney, Pamela Elder, S.C., has promised legal recourse:
“The next step is court. I would like to see the Minister’s letter of revocation.”
The suspension stemmed from allegations surrounding unauthorized procurement of sniper rifles and accessories. While she was detained for two nights, no charges were filed. Elder contends the Ministry had no legal authority to override the PSC’s decision.
BOLIVIA: Evo Morales Blocked from Running Again
Bolivia’s Constitutional Court has barred former President Evo Morales from running for office again, affirming that more than two presidential terms violate the constitution.
The ruling follows years of controversy surrounding Morales’ third and fourth terms. His third term had been permitted under legal technicalities, and the 2019 elections — intended for his fourth term — were disputed, leading to his exile.
This latest decision solidifies Bolivia’s term limits and closes the door on Morales’ political comeback in the 2025 elections.
UNITED STATES: Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Citizenship Order
The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating over Donald Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship, a move that could impact thousands of children born to non-citizen parents.
Trump’s executive order, challenged in multiple federal courts, faces scrutiny under the 14th Amendment, which grants automatic citizenship to those born on U.S. soil.
Federal judges in Maryland, Washington, and Massachusetts had issued injunctions, saying the directive likely violates the Constitution.
The Court’s final ruling could redefine constitutional interpretations of citizenship in the United States.
