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May 1, 2020 10:00 am | By Sarah MedeirosFalsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (5/01 Update)
The prolonged social isolation necessary for lessening the spread of COVID-19 is having negative effects on all of us, but Donald Trump’s responses are causing millions of people great harm. This week’s round-up showcases the way that the pandemic has…
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April 29, 2020 3:29 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judges Deny Disclosure of Information About Challenging Prison Conditions: 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 Elizabeth…
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April 29, 2020 11:19 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Affirm Dismissal of Antitrust 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 Ninth Circuit judge…
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April 29, 2020 11:12 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Affirm Deportation: 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…
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April 28, 2020 7:09 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Nelson Would Deny Asylum to Man Who Was Not Given an Adequate Interpreter : 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. Ninth Circuit Trump judge…
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April 28, 2020 5:46 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Narrowly Defines Racially “Hostile Work Environment” to Dismiss Employee’s 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. Judge Kenneth Lee was…
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People For in Action
April 28, 2020 12:41 pm | By Bettina RamonProgressives, SCOTUS and 2020
In the 2020 presidential election, it’s critical that progressives support a candidate who understands the importance of our courts – and who sits on them. The Democratic nominee needs to speak out against the narrow-minded elitists being pushed by the…
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April 28, 2020 12:35 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judges Deny Access to Grand Jury Records In Unsolved Lynching 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 March 2020, Trump Eleventh…
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April 28, 2020 12:17 pm | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judge Favors Insurance Company Over Homeowner in Labor Cost 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 Sixth Circuit judge Chad…
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April 28, 2020 11:23 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Overturn NLRB Remedies for Company’s Unfair Labor Practices: 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 Chad…
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April 28, 2020 11:09 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Deprive More than 25,000 Immigrants of Any Right to Seek Asylum: 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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News and Analysis
April 27, 2020 11:15 am | By Bettina RamonCoronavirus’s Disproportionate Impact on Incarcerated People
During this unprecedented emergency, People for the American Way has continued to work to safeguard vulnerable communities. We are pushing our lawmakers for solutions to address these inequities, and to help our members stay aware and up-to-date, we are sharing…
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News and Analysis
April 24, 2020 10:10 am | By Sarah Medeiros
Falsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (4/24 Update)
This week Donald Trump’s lies and misdirections backfired, further emphasizing the harm he is causing to millions of Americans. This public health crisis requires a true leader, not someone who is willing to sacrifice human lives in order to retain…
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April 24, 2020 6:00 am | By Diane Laviolette
Trump Judge Would Allow Officers to Ignore an Arrestee’s Serious Medical Needs: 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 March 2020, Trump Ninth…
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April 23, 2020 5:20 pm | By Elliot MincbergErickson Becomes Second Trump Judge to Allow State to Ban Abortions Using COVID-19 as Excuse: 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 Eighth Circuit judge Ralph…
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April 23, 2020 3:39 pm | By Paul GordonJudges Bennett and Nelson Cut Short Habeas Petitions Filing Deadline: 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 judges Mark Bennett…
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April 23, 2020 12:35 pm | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judge Would Uphold Deportation Despite Evidence of Torture, Death 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 Second Circuit judge Richard…
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April 23, 2020 10:33 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Excuses Police Brutality Without 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. Trump Sixth Circuit judge…
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News and Analysis
April 22, 2020 4:02 pm | By Sarah Medeiros#ProtectOurVote: PFAW Joins Virtual Town Hall on Election Protections
Right now, our democracy is under threat. The public health crisis of COVID-19 is unlike any challenge to our election systems that we’ve ever seen. States need adequate funding to implement serious voting procedure reforms right away, not only for…
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News and Analysis
April 22, 2020 2:05 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Would Violate Asylum Seekers’ Due Process Rights: 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 Bridget…