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Sen. Rick Scott’s Travel Warning for Florida Is a Veiled Threat to Socialists
The logic-defying statement by Scott echoed similar remarks he made in May.
Lawsuit Says Virginia’s Disenfranchisement Laws Violate Post-Civil War Statute
The lawsuit claims nonviolent felonies cannot be used to disenfranchise voters in the state.
Kevin McCarthy Backs Trump Loyalists’ Efforts to Expunge His 2 Impeachments
The Constitution does not provide a mechanism for expunging past impeachments, or even say that it's possible.
Democrats to Supreme Court: Allegations on Thomas, Alito Must Be Investigated
The Democrats urged Chief Justice John Roberts to create an investigative arm of SCOTUS.
Church Committee Had Dramatic Impact on NSA, CIA and FBI Abuses, New Book Shows
It's "probably the most important congressional investigation in modern American history,” says James Risen.
Supreme Court Rejects Novel Theory That Could Have Upended US Elections
The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that the “independent state legislature” theory is not a sound legal doctrine.
Audio of Trump Bragging About Secret Docs “Even More Damning” Than Indictment
“The defendant in his own words — essentially narrating his crime,” tweeted a New York University law professor.
Alito Ruled to Curb EPA’s Power After His Wife Leased Land to Oil and Gas Firm
Alito’s wife has an agreement to receive 3/16ths of the oil and gas sales from the lease.
Wagner Revolt in Russia Pitted One “Bloody Nationalism” Against Another
It remains to be seen whether more military or elite factions will break from Putin, says Nina Khrushcheva.
Alito’s Career Was Boosted by Founder of Law Firm Arguing in “Moore v. Harper”
Alito has a close relationship with Charles Cooper, whose law firm is representing petitioners in the pivotal case.