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News and Analysis
February 25, 2020 8:40 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump 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-Ed
February 24, 2020 3:23 pm | By Airiel HerreraGordon: 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 Analysis
February 24, 2020 1:06 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump 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 Analysis
February 24, 2020 9:15 am | By Elliot MincbergSotomayor 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 Analysis
February 22, 2020 8:00 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump 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 Analysis
February 21, 2020 11:43 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump 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 Action
February 21, 2020 11:03 am | By Amara-Nycole SealyThe 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 Analysis
February 20, 2020 3:26 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump 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 Action
February 19, 2020 4:09 pm | By Megan ClendenonDemocratic 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-Ed
February 14, 2020 3:49 pm | By Airiel HerreraMincberg: 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 Action
February 14, 2020 1:32 pm | By Jen HerrickMitch 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 Action
February 14, 2020 10:22 am | By Jen HerrickCongress 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 Analysis
February 13, 2020 2:44 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump 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 Analysis
February 13, 2020 12:54 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump 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 Analysis
February 12, 2020 5:26 pm | By Paul GordonTrump 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…
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People For in Action
February 12, 2020 11:10 am | By Megan ClendenonDemocratic Presidential Candidates Address Courts and Abortion at February Debate
On Friday, February 7, Democratic presidential hopefuls converged on St. Anselm College in New Hampshire for the first of three presidential debates being held this month. Six of the seven candidates were able to share their thoughts on federal judges…
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News and Analysis
February 11, 2020 2:50 pm | By Paul GordonMother and Daughters May Face Genital Mutilation Due to Trump Judge Thapar: 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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Op-Ed
February 11, 2020 1:51 pm | By Airiel HerreraAndrew Gillum: “We can’t afford a voting rights foe on the 11th circuit”
In a new op-ed for the Tampa Bay Times, Andrew Gillum explains his opposition to Andrew Brasher, Trump’s judicial nominee for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Gillum points to Brasher’s bad track record on voting rights as Alabama’s solicitor…
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News and Analysis
February 11, 2020 10:52 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge’s Dissent Ignores 6th Amendment Rights in Ineffective Counsel 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 Ninth…
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News and Analysis
February 11, 2020 10:47 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Sides with Comcast in Disability 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 Ninth…