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June 25, 2020 9:28 am | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Would Have Reversed NLRB Recognition of Union Election: 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. After a unit of…
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June 24, 2020 5:08 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Denies Prisoner’s Bail Release Despite High Coronavirus 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. Despite his advanced age and…
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June 24, 2020 2:56 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Rao Tells Lower Court to Obey Trump and Dismiss Charges Against Flynn: 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 judge Neomi Rao…
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June 24, 2020 11:42 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Affirms Dismissal of Racial Discrimination Case by Black Man Who Was Fired on His First Day on the Job: 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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June 23, 2020 4:11 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Uphold Denial of Asylum to Indian Man Fleeing Political 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 Second Circuit judge…
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People For in Action
June 23, 2020 12:20 pm | By Sarah MedeirosPFAW President Ben Jealous Discusses His 2020 Goals During Member Telebriefing
On June 18, People For the American Way hosted a telebriefing to introduce new PFAW President Ben Jealous and give our members the opportunity to hear from him about his goals and vision for the next chapter at PFAW. Jealous…
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June 22, 2020 4:20 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Uphold Deportation Order Despite BIA’s Failure to Consider Error Claims: 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 Daniel…
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June 22, 2020 3:46 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Affirms Dismissal of Man’s Case Against Prison That Delayed Delivery of Parkinson’s Disease Medication: 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 Seventh Circuit Judge…
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June 21, 2020 3:35 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Uphold Deportation of 20-Year Resident: 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 Eric…
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June 20, 2020 3:07 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Bar Lawful Permanent Resident from Returning to U.S.: 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 judge Richard…
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June 19, 2020 2:30 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Make Dangerous Bump Stocks Legal: 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 Tenth Circuit judge Joel…
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June 18, 2020 1:34 pm | By Paul GordonGorsuch and Kavanaugh Would Have Upheld Trump’s Elimination of DACA: 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. To the surprise of…
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June 17, 2020 2:37 pm | By Bettina RamonJoe Biden Rebukes Trump and McConnell’s Court-Packing During NAACP Town Hall
On June 10, former Vice President Joe Biden participated in an NAACP town hall to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and police violence on Black Americans. Journalist Ed Gordon moderated the event. In their opening remarks, NAACP President and CEO…
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People For in Action
June 17, 2020 10:14 am | By Charlie EverettCourts Activists Gather for Virtual Rally to Protect Our Health Care and Our Rights
On June 15, People For the American Way, Alliance for Justice, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the NAACP, Demand Justice, and other fair court allies hosted a virtual rally to oppose the nominations of D.C. Circuit nominee…
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People For in Action
June 16, 2020 6:08 pm | By Bettina RamonThe Georgia Primary Illustrates the Need for Election Protections
It may have been baseball legend Yogi Berra who famously coined the phrase “It’s déjà vu all over again.” But on June 9, many Georgia voters expressed a similar refrain after enduring lines as long as seven hours and confusion…
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People For in Action
June 15, 2020 8:55 am | By Ben JealousAmerica Will Be!
A Message from New People For the American Way President Ben Jealous: This is a critical time for our nation. People For the American Way is uniquely equipped to meet this moment. These challenging times demand more of all of…
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June 12, 2020 10:13 am | By Sarah MedeirosFalsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (6/12 Update)
Amid dropping poll numbers and ongoing protests against police violence, Donald Trump was relatively quiet about the pandemic this week. On Twitter, he promoted conspiracy theories about antifa’s involvement in the protests, ranted about “law and order,” and insulted presumptive…
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People For in Action
June 12, 2020 10:05 am | By Rio TazewellPFAW Joins Speaker Pelosi at Vote For Our Lives Virtual Rally
On June 9, PFAW joined the Declaration For American Democracy coalition, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and other partner organizations for a virtual rally on voting rights. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Reverend Dr. William Barber II, civil…
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News and Analysis
June 11, 2020 2:20 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Stays District Court Order Easing Ballot Requirements During Pandemic: 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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News and Analysis
June 11, 2020 2:01 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Grants Qualified Immunity Despite Evidence That Officer Lied to Get Search Warrant: 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…