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As Supreme Court Rapidly Erodes Rights, Senator Cornyn Says “Now Do ‘Plessy'”
The Republican senator later tried to clarify the remark, which some said served “to deflect and distract.”
“Crisis of Our Democracy”: AOC Calls for Supreme Court Justices to Be Impeached
“The Supreme Court has dramatically overreached its authority,” the lawmaker said.
Ilhan Omar Urges Impeachment Investigations Into Right-Wing Justices
Omar called for Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett to face inquiries.
Brutal Supreme Court Rulings Rain Down on Another January 6 Hearing
Though largely lost amid the dung bombs raining down from the high court, the January 6 hearings have been remarkable.
Compromise Gun Bill Passes Senate, Expected to Pass House on Friday
The bill is expected to pass the House and be signed into law by President Joe Biden.
To Build the World We Desire, We Must Dream Deeply Together
“This is a great time to get with your people,” says Tanuja Jagernauth.
Calls to Expand Supreme Court Grow After Justices Strike Down New York Gun Law
Lawmakers say that expanding the High Court is the only way to combat the far right’s court packing.
Supreme Court Upends New York Gun Law, Making It Easier to Publicly Carry Guns
In his dissent, Justice Stephen Breyer said the Court “burdens States’ efforts” to adequately address gun violence.
Subpoenas Are Flying — and Anything That Gets Trump in a Twist Is a Good Thing
Trump is now blaming Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for the thrashing Trump has absorbed in these hearings.
Appeals Court Rules Against BDS Movement, Says Boycotts Aren’t Protected Speech
The en banc ruling reverses a previous appeals court finding that favored a newspaper contending with the anti-BDS law.