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April 25, 2024 6:10 pm | By Paul GordonSupreme Court Hears Trump’s Claim That He Is Above the Law
“No one is above the law” is a core constitutional principle. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Donald Trump’s challenge to that principle in Trump v. United States. What is this case about? This case stems from efforts…
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April 24, 2024 6:17 pm | By Paul GordonSupreme Court Debates Emergency Abortion Care
Oral arguments were held today in Moyle v. United States. This is one of the two abortion-related cases before the Supreme Court this term. What is this case about? This is about far-right efforts to deny abortion care even in…
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April 18, 2024 4:37 pm | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: Trump’s desperate attempts to sidestep his anti-abortion extremism.
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and to…
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April 12, 2024 2:42 pm | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: Stephen Miller Edition
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and to…
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April 5, 2024 10:46 am | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: Trump’s Dictatorial Tendencies and Disdain for Checks and Balances
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and to…
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April 4, 2024 12:35 pm | By Elliot MincbergBiden Judges Cast Important Votes in March on Affirmative Action, Gun Safety, Discrimination and Other Issues
Biden judges were involved in 16 key decisions in March, casting important votes in both district and appellate courts across the country. These included rulings on affirmative action, gun safety, the controversial New Jersey primary ballot structure, Texas’s aggressive border…
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March 28, 2024 2:36 pm | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: The Relentless Attacks on the Transgender Community by MAGA Republicans
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and to…
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March 21, 2024 12:40 pm | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: “A Sledgehammer to What Remains of the American Dream.”
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and to…
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March 14, 2024 8:23 am | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: Mike Pompeo edition
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us all of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and…
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March 11, 2024 10:04 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Biden Judges Cast Key Votes on Trump Immunity, Workers’ Rights, Environment, and Other Issues in February
In February, Biden judges cast key votes in nine significant appellate rulings across the country. These included the unanimous ruling by two Biden judges and a conservative judge rejecting former President Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, which…
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March 7, 2024 12:05 pm | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: Dictator Envy Edition
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us all of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and…
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March 7, 2024 11:26 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Strikes Down 55 Year-Old Minority Business Program
Judge Mark Pittman, nominated to the Northern District of Texas by Donald Trump, issued a nationwide injunction striking down the current federal Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and requiring that the agency provide benefits to white businesses. The March 2024…
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March 5, 2024 4:19 pm | By Paul Gordon
Answering Important Questions About the Supreme Court’s Recent Trump Ballot Ruling
The Supreme Court just weighed in on Colorado’s attempt to keep Trump off the presidential election ballot. And, while the ruling seemed clear to the Justices, it’s caused a bit of head scratching for the rest of us. To help…
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March 5, 2024 10:09 am | By Elliot MincbergBiden Judge Writes Decision Upholding NLRB Ruling That Corporation Improperly Harmed Workers’ Rights
Judge Veronica Rossman, nominated by President Biden to the Tenth Circuit court of appeals, wrote a decision upholding a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finding that a corporation violated workers’ rights by making profit-sharing payments only to…
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March 4, 2024 6:01 pm | By Paul GordonFive Ways Mitch McConnell Dramatically Impacted Our Courts
In late February, Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that he will step down from his position as Republican leader later this year. McConnell has been one of the most consequential political figures of the 21st century. He set out to empower…
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March 4, 2024 3:49 pm | By Elliot MincbergBiden Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Allow Woman to Bring Her Medical Leave Discrimination Case to a Jury
Judge John Lee, nominated by President Biden to the Seventh Circuit court of appeals, cast the deciding vote in a 2-1 decision that reversed summary judgment for an employer and allowed a woman to bring to a jury her case…
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February 29, 2024 1:41 pm | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: MAGA Republicans and Their Ongoing Attacks on the Right To Vote
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us all of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and…
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February 29, 2024 10:59 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Biden Judge Rejects Corporations’ Efforts to Remove Fraud and Global Warming Cases Away from State Court
Judge Toby Heytens, nominated by President Biden to the Fourth Circuit court of appeals, wrote a unanimous decision rejecting attempts by BP and 20 other energy corporations to remove away from state courts several cases charging them with fraud in…
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February 27, 2024 9:16 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Biden Judge Upholds Finding of Discrimination and Labor Law Violations Against Corporations
Judge Cindy Chung, nominated by President Biden to the Third Circuit court of appeals, wrote a unanimous decision upholding a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling against two corporations for firing an employee because of complaints of racism and committing…
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February 22, 2024 3:44 pm | By Peter Montgomery“Trumptastrophe”: Trump’s Hatred of the Media
Welcome to our weekly “Trumptastrophe” series that serves to remind us all of the destructive policies, decisions, and actions we encountered during the Trump presidency and the threats that he and others in the MAGA movement still pose – and…