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June 30, 2020 1:41 pm | By Ben JealousPFAW Mourns the Passing of Carl Reiner
People For the American Way extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of comic genius Carl Reiner, who died Monday night at the age of 98. Reiner was an award-winning producer, director, and actor who took the responsibilities…
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June 29, 2020 5:16 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Eliminate CFPB Independence: 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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June 29, 2020 3:17 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Justices Would Uphold Abortion Restrictions and Invite Challenges to Key Abortion Precedent: 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 June 2020…
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June 29, 2020 10:16 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Gorsuch, Kavanaugh Vote to Allow States to Set Restrictive Immigration Employment Policies: 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 Kansas v. Garcia…
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June 29, 2020 9:47 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Affirms Dismissal of Retaliation Case by Black Woman who was Fired After Her Discrimination Complaint: 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 judge…
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June 29, 2020 7:55 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Stop, Reverse Preliminary Injunction to Control 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. Trump Eleventh Circuit Judges…
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June 28, 2020 10:53 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Would Allow Enforcement Of Anti-Immigrant Proclamation Without Government Proving Irreparable Harm If Not Enforced: 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 May 2020, Trump Ninth…
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June 27, 2020 10:50 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Would Allow Detainees To Remain In Overcrowded Detention Centers During COVID-19 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. In May 2020, Trump Ninth…
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June 26, 2020 11:13 am | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Branch Would Prevent Black Immigrant From Presenting Evidence of Innocence at 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. Jamaican citizen Oniel Russell…
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June 26, 2020 10:43 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Would Allow Wrongful Termination of Employee Who Reported Sexual Harassment: 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 May 2020, Trump Ninth…
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June 26, 2020 9:11 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Uphold Qualified Immunity for Deputy Who Kept Innocent Man Imprisoned: 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 26, 2020 9:00 am | By Sarah MedeirosFalsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (6/26 Update)
On June 19, PFAW closed in observance of Juneteenth to encourage our staff and members to reflect on structural anti-Black racism and deepen our commitment to anti-racist action. To not distract from these efforts, we suspended last week’s “Falsehoods and…
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June 25, 2020 2:27 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Claims That Former Michigan Governor is Immune for Enabling Flint Water Crisis: 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 25, 2020 10:17 am | By Elliot MincbergWhistleblower Hearing Shows Current DOJ Is Worse than in Watergate
The House Judiciary Committee heard riveting testimony on June 24 from two career lawyers at the Department of Justice (DOJ) who have courageously blown the whistle on DOJ’s blatant politicization under William Barr. As Chair Jerrold Nadler pointed out, we…
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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…