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March 5, 2020 10:45 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices’ Votes Uphold Death Sentence Despite Constitutional Errors: 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 justice Brett…
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People For in Action
March 4, 2020 3:58 pm | By Marge BakerJudicial Nominee Stephen Schwartz Wants to Undo the New Deal and the Social Safety Net
On June 7, 2017, President Trump nominated Stephen Schwartz to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. While that nomination never got a final vote, Schwartz was nominated to fill a different vacancy on the same court…
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News and Analysis
March 4, 2020 2:28 pm | By Rio TazewellOne Year Since Monumental Democracy Reform Bill Passes The House
Many people may have missed it in the nonstop chaos that has come to characterize the Trump era, but almost exactly one year ago, the House of Representatives passed the most sweeping and substantial set of democratic reforms passed in either chamber…
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People For in Action
March 3, 2020 5:13 pm | By Charlie EverettActivists Rally at the Supreme Court to Protect Consumers
On March 3, People For the American Way staff and members joined coalition partners and activists for a rally at the Supreme Court to urge the Court to protect millions of American consumers from the financial industry and big banks.…
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News and Analysis
March 3, 2020 4:35 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Claims States Can’t Be Sued for Voting Rights Act Violations: 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 the February 2020 decision in…
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News and Analysis
February 28, 2020 4:44 pm | By Lizet OcampoThe Nevada Caucus Proved It: Prioritizing Latino Voters Is a Winning Strategy
This post originally appeared on Medium. As the presidential primary season barrels toward Super Tuesday, Bernie Sanders’s strong showing among Latino voters — a major factor in his Nevada caucus win — remains a surprise to some. This is true…
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News and Analysis
February 26, 2020 12:03 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Vote to Immunize Agents for Cross-Border Killings: 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 justices Brett Kavanaugh and…
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People For in Action
February 26, 2020 10:49 am | By Marge BakerTrump’s Stephen Vaden Judicial Nomination Represents Yet Another Assault on the Integrity of Our Courts
On January 31, 2019, President Trump nominated Stephen Vaden to the U.S. Court of International Trade. The Senate Judiciary Committee held Vaden’s hearing on November 13, 2019 and reported him to the full Senate on January 16, 2020. Floor votes…
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News and Analysis
February 26, 2020 9:00 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Approve Improper Removal of Juror: 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 Fifth Circuit judge…
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News and Analysis
February 26, 2020 8:15 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Would Deny Discovery Requests in Sex Discrimination Case: 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 January 2020, Trump Sixth…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2020 4:39 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judges Uphold Man’s Imprisonment Although Police Ignored Request for Counsel: 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 Subdiaz-Osorio v. Humphreys,…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2020 1:16 pm | By Paul GordonNinth Circuit Trump Judges Uphold Abortion Gag Rule: 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 the continuation of…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2020 12:53 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Readler Dismissed a Lawsuit Against a Police Officer for Excessive Force: 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. Ohio police officer Paige…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2020 8:40 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Excuse Lower Court’s Abuse of Discretion: 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 the January 2020 ruling…
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Op-Ed
February 24, 2020 3:23 pm | By Airiel HerreraGordon: A Disgraced Senate and President Have No Business Confirming Judges
In a new op-ed featured in The Hill, PFAW Senior Fellow Paul Gordon ties the Republican Senate’s role in Trump’s sham impeachment cover-up to their role in confirming Trump’s dangerous judicial nominees. By doing so, these senators are further enabling…
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News and Analysis
February 24, 2020 1:06 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Excuses Suppression of Evidence of Innocence in Rape Case: 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 judge…
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News and Analysis
February 24, 2020 9:15 am | By Elliot MincbergSotomayor Slams Trump, Conservative Justices for Bias: 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 strong dissent in…
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News and Analysis
February 22, 2020 8:00 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Would Ignore New Evidence to Deny Reopening of Asylum Claim: 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 January, Trump judge Eric…
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News and Analysis
February 21, 2020 11:43 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Claims Court Can’t Enforce Award in Worker Disability Case: 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 Fifth Circuit Judge James…
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People For in Action
February 21, 2020 11:03 am | By Amara-Nycole SealyThe 2020 CBC Convening: A Fair Census, Voting Rights and Expanding the Electorate
On Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 4, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held the 2020 National Black Leadership Summit: An Emergency Convening in Washington, D.C. More than 600 Black leaders attended the event to discuss the 2020 census and the…