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With the Passing of Justice Ginsburg, Democracy Just Got Harder, Again
The seating of another right-wing justice would be a full-scream nightmare turn during this gruesome administration.
Trump Names Anti-Abortion Senators to List of Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton are on the list.
Trump Petitions Supreme Court to Let Him Block Users on Twitter Again
Trump's lawyers, including the solicitor general, argue his Twitter use is personal, not official business.
Federal Judge Sets Out to Bring Down Law Shielding Police From Legal Liability
In a 72-page opinion, a federal judge challenged the Supreme Court to abolish the qualified immunity defense.
201 Trump Judges Are Busy Defining the Political Landscape for the Decades Ahead
Those 201 judges are serving without the consent of the governed because Trump lost the popular vote by 2.8 million.
Manhattan DA Seeks Trump’s Tax Returns to Investigate Possible Fraud
Prior to Monday, it was believed the investigation was centered solely upon alleged hush-money payments Trump had made.
Abel Cedeño and Queer Youth of Color Are Still Caged for Self-Defense
U.S. courts routinely imprison queer people of color who defend themselves against anti-queer, anti-trans attackers.
DOJ Conducts First Execution Since 2003 Just Hours After Supreme Court Ruling
More than 2,600 individuals on death row have been exonerated since 1989.
Supreme Court Affirms Tribal Jurisdiction on Oklahoma Reservation Lands
“Wishes don’t make for laws,” wrote Gorsuch, rebutting efforts to wish away treaties that establish tribal jurisdiction.
A Bad Day for Trump Is a Good Day for the Country
The Supreme Court has affirmed that the president of the United States is not above the law. Trump is infuriated.