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Judge Blocks Pentagon “Escort” Policy for Journalists Entering the Building
The restrictive policy on the press “surely is a perverse reading of the First Amendment,” Judge Paul Friedman said.
FBI Report Describes Graffiti as a Tactic of “Anarchist Violent Extremists”
The report also adds new ambiguous justification for FBI action such as “making claims” against business or governments.
Federal Judge Says Anti-Trump Group’s “86-47” Flag Is Protected Political Speech
The judge concluded that the organization intended the numbers to mean Trump “should be removed from office.”
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Defeats 15-Term Incumbent in Colorado Primary
Kiros’s platform includes Medicare for All, universal child care, and abolishing ICE.
Death Toll Climbs, Thousands Missing Amid Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts
It’s believed more than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US to Caracas hours before the earthquakes have died.
After SCOTUS Loss, Trump Pushes Congress to Pass Birthright Citizenship Bill
Trump's new demand suggests that he and his allies will continue attacking birthright citizenship for years to come.
To Trump’s Chagrin, Supreme Court Narrowly Protects Voting by Mail
Meanwhile, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down Trump’s executive order that would erect obstacles to voting.
Trump’s and Commerce Secretary’s Sons Set to Profit From Tungsten Mining Deal
“They’re not even trying to hide their brazen corruption anymore,” wrote US Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia.
SCOTUS Rules Trump Can’t Change Birthright Citizenship Through Executive Order
The 6-3 ruling means that the 14th Amendment protection of citizenship rights for children born in the US remains.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict
“Today’s ruling ends [Trump’s] quest to avoid accountability for his actions,” Carroll’s lawyer said.