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News and AnalysisFebruary 26, 2020 9:00 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump 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 AnalysisFebruary 26, 2020 8:15 am | By Diane Laviolette
Trump 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 AnalysisFebruary 25, 2020 4:39 pm | By Paul Gordon
Trump 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 AnalysisFebruary 25, 2020 1:16 pm | By Paul Gordon
Ninth 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 AnalysisFebruary 25, 2020 12:53 pm | By Paul Gordon
Trump 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 AnalysisFebruary 25, 2020 8:40 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump 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-EdFebruary 24, 2020 3:23 pm | By Airiel Herrera
Gordon: 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 AnalysisFebruary 24, 2020 1:06 pm | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump 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 AnalysisFebruary 24, 2020 9:15 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Sotomayor 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 AnalysisFebruary 22, 2020 8:00 am | By Diane Laviolette
Trump 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 AnalysisFebruary 21, 2020 11:43 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump 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 ActionFebruary 21, 2020 11:03 am | By Amara-Nycole Sealy
The 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…
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News and AnalysisFebruary 20, 2020 3:26 pm | By Diane Laviolette
Trump Judge Ignores Well-Settled Statutory Interpretation to Deny Spousal Visa: 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 in a 2-1…
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People For in ActionFebruary 19, 2020 4:09 pm | By Megan Clendenon
Democratic Candidates Talk Courts at Presidential Forum
On February 8, eight former and current Democratic presidential candidates gathered in New Hampshire to participate in the Our Rights, Our Courts presidential forum hosted by Demand Justice, Center for Reproductive Rights, NARAL, and All Above All Action Fund. The…
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Op-EdFebruary 14, 2020 3:49 pm | By Airiel Herrera
Mincberg: Joni Ernst’s Judicial Votes Threaten Iowans’ Health and Safety
In a new op-ed in the Iowa Cedar Rapids Gazette, PFAW senior fellow Elliot Mincberg and Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic demonstrate Senator Joni Ernst’s complicity in endangering Iowans’ health and safety through the votes she has taken on Trump…
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People For in ActionFebruary 14, 2020 1:32 pm | By Jen Herrick
Mitch McConnell Must Take the For the People Act Out of His Legislative Graveyard
The House of Representatives passed the For the People Act on March 8, 2019. Nearly a year later, there’s been no Senate action on it or the Udall-Merkley companion bill. This is unacceptable in any year. It’s especially troubling with…
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People For in ActionFebruary 14, 2020 10:22 am | By Jen Herrick
Congress Must Enact Substantial Reforms As Surveillance Authorities Expire
The PATRIOT Act has threatened our privacy rights since Congress rushed to pass it after the 9/11 attacks. We still lack necessary privacy protections despite surveillance reforms passed in the years since. With three of the most problematic provisions set…
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News and AnalysisFebruary 13, 2020 2:44 pm | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judge Claims that Fire Department’s Immunization Policy Could be Invalid as Applied to Religious Firefighter: 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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News and AnalysisFebruary 13, 2020 12:54 pm | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judges Try to Prevent Withdrawal of Guilty Plea Despite Court Error: 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 Fourth…
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News and AnalysisFebruary 12, 2020 5:26 pm | By Paul Gordon
Trump Judges Bush and Larsen Let Airline Fire Employee Who Made Public Safety Complaints: 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 January 2020…