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June 17, 2021 5:04 pm | By Paul GordonSupreme Court’s Narrow Ruling in Fulton Leaves LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Laws Intact
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Fulton v. Philadelphia, ruling for Catholic Social Services in a highly anticipated foster adoption discrimination case. However, the narrow nature of the ruling means that, at least for now, federal, state, and local governments…
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June 16, 2021 11:47 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Stops Biden from Pausing Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands and Waters, Blocking Efforts to Cut Fossil Fuel Pollution and Conserve Public Lands
In yet another example of Trump judges interfering with Biden Administration initiatives, Trump district court Judge Terry Doughty issued a preliminary injunction against President Biden’s temporary suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters, harming Biden…
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Op-Ed
June 15, 2021 3:04 pm | By Ben JealousTHE NATION: The Right’s War on History and Truth
This op-ed by People For the American Way President Ben Jealous was published in The Nation on June 15, 2021. History is contested because the telling of history is powerful. President Joe Biden brought eloquent leadership to a national commemoration…
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June 15, 2021 7:41 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Prevent Damages Suit Challenging Federal Prison Officials’ Constitutional Violations and Negligence: 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 Eleventh Circuit…
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June 14, 2021 6:21 pm | By Paul GordonCelebrating the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson
June 14, 2021 is a historic moment to celebrate: the day Ketanji Brown Jackson—the first of President Biden’s circuit court nominees—was confirmed to the D.C. Circuit in a bipartisan 53-44 vote. This begins the repair work to the federal appellate…
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Op-Ed
June 14, 2021 12:31 pm | By Ben JealousBlack Churches Have Moral Authority to Defend the Black Vote
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. During the civil rights movement’s struggle against discrimination and voter suppression in Jim Crow America, the Black Church was a source of refuge and resolve. Today, a new wave of voter suppression…
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June 11, 2021 11:11 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Reverse Ruling that “No Beards” Policy Discriminated Against Black Firefighters with Disability: 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 Second Circuit…
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June 11, 2021 8:21 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Vacate Injunction Against Restrictive Abortion Law: 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 Eighth Circuit…
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People For in Action
June 10, 2021 10:57 am | By People For StaffFor the People Act (S. 1) Gets a Boost from Lawmakers, Activists
People For the American Way was proud to play an instrumental role in turning out hundreds of activists to rally in support of S.1, the For the People Act, on June 9. The event also marked the delivery to the…
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June 10, 2021 9:36 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Try to Approve Republican Legislators’ Intervention to Help Defend North Carolina Voter ID Law in Federal 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 Fourth Circuit…
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News and Analysis
June 9, 2021 3:59 pm | By Paul GordonWith a Democratic President, Sen. Kennedy Changes His Standards for Circuit Nominees
At a June 9 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Second Circuit nominee Eunice Lee and Tenth Circuit nominee Veronica Rossman, Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy announced that he will not vote for any circuit court nominee if he doesn’t know the…
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June 9, 2021 7:38 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Try to Rule that Failure to Provide Miranda Warnings Does Not Violate the Constitution and Allow Lawsuits Against Police: 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…
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Op-Ed
June 7, 2021 5:08 pm | By Ben JealousPower and Pride to the People!
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. Happy Pride month to Black LGBTQ readers and to all of us who love LGBTQ people! June has become the traditional month for Pride celebrations in honor of the gay and transgender people,…
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June 7, 2021 3:54 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Refuse to Rehear Challenge to Alabama Voter ID Law as Racially Discriminatory: 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 At least three…
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June 4, 2021 7:58 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Rule that State Must Pay Tuition at Religious High School: 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 Second Circuit Trump…
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News and Analysis
June 2, 2021 7:39 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Permit Police Search of Apartment Without Valid Consent: 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…
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Op-Ed
June 1, 2021 10:47 am | By Ben JealousDon’t Let Senate Republicans Keep Us From Learning the Truth About the Attack on the Capitol
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. Republicans in the U.S. Senate are a threat to our democracy. Here’s the latest proof: Republicans are using the Senate’s filibuster rules to stop Congress from creating a commission to investigate the deadly…
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June 1, 2021 9:45 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Grant Immunity to Police Officer Who Shot Unarmed Man After he Opened Front Door for him: 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 Eighth Circuit…
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May 28, 2021 5:29 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Important Part of Congressional COVID Relief Law and Indicates it is Unconstitutional: 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…
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May 27, 2021 4:15 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Federal Prison Guard for Ordering Cruel and Unusual Punishment: 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 Third Circuit…