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July 31, 2020 11:42 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Try to Make it Easier for Trump to Resist Grand Jury Subpoena: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Although agreeing to reject…
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July 31, 2020 9:47 am | By Sarah MedeirosFalsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (7/31 Update)
Donald Trump resumed his daily coronavirus press briefings last week – and they continue to serve as a platform for self-aggrandizement while falling woefully short with regard to accurate and useful information on the pandemic. This week, more of his…
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July 31, 2020 9:00 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Immediately Proceed with Federal Executions: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Supreme Court justices…
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July 30, 2020 3:00 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Try Again to Exempt Church From COVID-19 Health Rules: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Supreme Court justices…
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July 29, 2020 10:54 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Supreme Court Justices Limit The Rights of Pension Holders To Sue For Breach Of Fiduciary Duty: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. In June 2020, Justice Brett…
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July 29, 2020 10:48 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Casts the Deciding Vote to Reverse District Court Ruling to Suppress Evidence Obtained in Violation of the Fourth Amendment: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. In June 2020, Trump Eleventh…
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July 29, 2020 10:25 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Grant Qualified Immunity to Official Accused of Judicial Deception: Confirmed Judges Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Ninth Circuit judge…
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People For in Action
July 28, 2020 4:03 pm | By Charlie EverettPFAW Courts Experts Brief Members on SCOTUS Term and the Fight to Protect Our Courts
On July 23, People For the American Way held a virtual member briefing to discuss the Supreme Court’s decisions and alarming trends following its 2019-2020 term. PFAW President Ben Jealous joined PFAW Executive Vice President of Policy and Program Marge…
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July 26, 2020 6:13 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Would Allow California Jail to Worsen COVID Risk: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. In a June 2020…
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July 26, 2020 6:02 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Rules Against Asylum Seeker Who Didn’t Have an Attorney to Explain What Was Required of Her: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. With Trump judge Danielle…
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July 26, 2020 5:51 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judges Give Immunity to Officials Who Disclosed Confidential Information About Sexual Abuse: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. With the support of…
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July 24, 2020 10:00 am | By Sarah Medeiros
Falsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (7/24 Update)
COVID-19 has continued to ravage our nation for six months now, and for the duration of those six months, Donald Trump has lied, evaded, and dismissed the severity – and even the existence – of the crisis. This week, Donald…
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July 23, 2020 5:39 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Immediately Deport Man Threatened with Persecution: Confirmed Judges Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Sixth Circuit judge…
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July 23, 2020 5:35 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Claims that Trump Expansion of Expedited Removal of Immigrants Cannot be Challenged in Court: Confirmed Judges Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump DC Circuit judge…
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July 23, 2020 4:43 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Uphold Kentucky Law that Bans Most Second Trimester Abortions: Confirmed Judges Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Sixth Circuit Judge…
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July 23, 2020 3:59 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Dismiss Individual’s Claim that Guard Repeatedly Threatened his Life with a Knife: Confirmed Judges Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Sixth Circuit Judge…
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July 23, 2020 3:42 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Uphold Conviction of Man Forced to Wear Shackles During Trial: Confirmed Judges Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Sixth Circuit judge…
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July 23, 2020 3:14 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Casts the Deciding Vote to Give Qualified Immunity to Officers Who Violated Fourth Amendment: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. In June 2020, Trump Eleventh…
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July 23, 2020 3:13 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Uphold Extended Detention and Search After Traffic Stop: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
Trump Fifth Circuit judge James Ho cast the deciding vote to affirm a lower court decision to reject a motion to suppress the results of a search that resulted from the extended detention and search of a woman’s car after…
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July 23, 2020 3:10 pm | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judges Uphold Deportation of Immigrant who was Deprived of Protections of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Sixth Circuit judges…