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May 29, 2020 10:00 am | By 74285Falsehoods 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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May 28, 2020 12:40 pm | By 65271Trump 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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May 27, 2020 5:41 pm | By 28188Trump 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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May 27, 2020 5:30 pm | By 28188Trump 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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May 27, 2020 1:58 pm | By 28188, 28186Captured 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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May 27, 2020 11:52 am | By 28186Trump 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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May 27, 2020 10:37 am | By 28186Trump 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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May 27, 2020 10:13 am | By 28186Trump 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…
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May 27, 2020 9:39 am | By 28186Trump Judge Tries to Reduce Damages Award to Bank Employees by $1.8 Million: 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 Ryan…
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May 26, 2020 10:18 am | By 65271Trump Judges Deny City Ability to Bring Case Against Wells Fargo For Discriminatory Loan 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. In April 2020, Trump Eleventh…
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May 25, 2020 9:00 am | By 73556, 62609Coronavirus’s Disproportionate Impact on LGBTQ 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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May 22, 2020 9:50 am | By
Falsehoods and Failures: Trump During COVID-19 (5/22 Update)
During his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump told a reporter that fear is “real power.” His preference for Machiavellian machinations has never been more evident than during the coronavirus pandemic as he continues to do everything in his power to…
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May 22, 2020 9:46 am | By 28186Trump Judge Tries to Dismiss Employees’ Overtime Lawsuit: 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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May 20, 2020 2:50 pm | By 28186Trump Judge’s Dissent Defends Investment Firm in Securities Fraud 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 Second Circuit judge Richard…
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May 20, 2020 11:25 am | By 28186Trump Judge Sides with Police Who Shot a Mentally Ill Man: 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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May 20, 2020 7:52 am | By 28188Trump Judge Gives Immunity to Police Officer Who Shot Unarmed Man: 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. Eighth Circuit Trump judge…
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May 20, 2020 6:00 am | By 65271Trump Judge Casts The Deciding Vote to Deny Asylum Claim Without Government Meeting Its Burden Of Proof: 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 Ninth…
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May 19, 2020 1:07 pm | By 65271Trump Judge “Guts Victims’ Rights” in Jeffrey Epstein Abuse 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 April 2020, Trump Eleventh…
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May 19, 2020 11:41 am | By 28186Kavanaugh, Gorsuch Make it Easier to Deport Permanent Legal Residents: 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…
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May 19, 2020 11:26 am | By 28186Trump Judge’s Dissent Tries to Uphold EPA Rule Eliminating Restrictions on Dangerous Emissions: 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 Neomi…