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June 12, 2020 10:13 am | By Sarah MedeirosFalsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (6/12 Update)
Amid dropping poll numbers and ongoing protests against police violence, Donald Trump was relatively quiet about the pandemic this week. On Twitter, he promoted conspiracy theories about antifa’s involvement in the protests, ranted about “law and order,” and insulted presumptive…
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People For in Action
June 12, 2020 10:05 am | By Rio TazewellPFAW Joins Speaker Pelosi at Vote For Our Lives Virtual Rally
On June 9, PFAW joined the Declaration For American Democracy coalition, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and other partner organizations for a virtual rally on voting rights. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Reverend Dr. William Barber II, civil…
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News and Analysis
June 11, 2020 2:20 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Stays District Court Order Easing Ballot Requirements During 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. Trump Sixth Circuit Judge…
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News and Analysis
June 11, 2020 2:01 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Grants Qualified Immunity Despite Evidence That Officer Lied to Get Search Warrant: 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
June 11, 2020 12:44 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Retaliation 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. Trump Sixth Circuit judge…
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Op-Ed
June 10, 2020 1:13 pm | By Diallo BrooksA Bittersweet Juneteenth
This post originally appeared on OtherWords.org. Our ancestors were emancipated on Juneteenth, but we're still fighting for true freedom in this country. Americans may or may not know there’s more than one Independence Day in the United States. In addition…
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News and Analysis
June 5, 2020 10:45 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Stop Court Order to Protect People in Jail and Beyond from COVID-19: 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 John…
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News and Analysis
June 5, 2020 10:16 am | By Sarah Medeiros
Falsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (6/5 Update)
Donald Trump’s cruelty, corruption, and leadership failures are deeply connected to the anger and pain millions of Americans feel following the fatal anti-Black violence and police brutality against Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and others. It’s important…
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People For in Action
June 4, 2020 10:14 am | By Megan ClendenonPFAW Encourages All Americans to Participate in National Day of Mourning
On June 1, leaders of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, NAACP, National Urban League, and National Action Network released…
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News and Analysis
June 3, 2020 2:12 pm | By Bettina RamonBiden Assails McConnell, Senate for Confirming Judicial Nominees During Pandemic
On June 2, former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at Philadelphia’s City Hall to condemn Donald Trump’s shameful response to the nationwide protests against police brutality following George Floyd’s killing. Biden’s speech also addressed how we might move forward as…
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News and Analysis
June 2, 2020 11:27 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Are Enabling Police Violence
As protests continue around the country sparked by the brutal killing of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers, one important question concerns the accountability our justice system provides for police violence against African Americans. The answer is: clearly not…
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News and Analysis
June 1, 2020 1:13 pm | By Elliot MincbergKavanaugh, Other Trump Judges Try to Mandate Special Preference for Churches During 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. Trump Supreme Court justice Brett…
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News and Analysis
May 29, 2020 10:00 am | By Sarah Medeiros
Falsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (5/29 Update)
This week, the United States hit the sobering milestone of 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19. Although the actual toll is likely higher than the recorded numbers, we are devastated by the lives cut short by the pandemic. The impact is…
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News and Analysis
May 28, 2020 12:40 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Casts The Deciding Vote In Favor of Florida Governor’s Political Party: 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 April 2020, Trump Eleventh…
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News and Analysis
May 27, 2020 5:41 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Upholds Police Search as Consensual Despite Language Translation 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 a March decision,…
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News and Analysis
May 27, 2020 5:30 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Rules For School Principal Who Threatened Undocumented Parent: 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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News and Analysis
May 27, 2020 1:58 pm | By Paul Gordon, Elliot MincbergCaptured Courts: Trump Judges’ Records Prove Harms of GOP Court-Packing
The Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Committee’s extensive Captured Courts report, which was released on May 27, outlines the harm that Trump and Senate Republicans’ court-packing efforts is causing to all Americans in voting rights, money in politics, workplace discrimination, gun violence,…
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News and Analysis
May 27, 2020 11:52 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Keep Man in Prison Despite Conviction Based on False Evidence: 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 D.C. Circuit judge Greg…
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News and Analysis
May 27, 2020 10:37 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Argues for Dismissal of Case Against Police Officers Who Violated Fourth Amendment 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. In his dissent, Trump…
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News and Analysis
May 27, 2020 10:13 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Scudder Sides with Big Bank in Case Challenging Mortgage Handling Failure: 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 Seventh Circuit judge…