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Exception to Double Jeopardy Would Affect More Than Just Manafort
“Gamble v. United States” has implications for criminal and racial justice beyond Manafort and current politics.
Supreme Court Approves Indefinite Detention of Immigrants
ICE can continue incarcerating any immigrant — legal or undocumented — for years at a time.
Self-Funding Candidates Represent Themselves, Not Constituents
Politicians best represent those who fund them. Self-funders like Trump will always put their own interests first.
Congress Is Unlikely to Stop Trump’s “Emergency,” But Lawsuits Could
If Congress doesn’t act, it will be up to the courts to halt Trump’s illegal power grab.
Supreme Court Rules Against High Fines and Civil Asset Forfeiture
In a major victory for civil liberties, the Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to limit civil assest forfeiture.
SCOTUS Halts Louisiana Abortion Law for Now, But Fate of “Roe v. Wade” Uncertain
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a restrictive Louisiana anti-choice law from going into effect Thursday.
Kavanaugh’s Presence at SOTU Represented Failure of US Democracy
Ana María Archila made headlines when she confronted Sen. Jeff Flake over his support for Kavanaugh's nomination.
Vermont’s GOP Governor Says He’ll Sign Legislation Protecting “Roe”
Vermont would become the latest state to protect abortion rights against the threat of a US Supreme Court ruling.
Partisan Gerrymandering Back at the Supreme Court
Will the justices finally curb the practice of using control of redistricting to rig electoral maps?
Will the Supreme Court Keep LGBTQ Workers From Being Fired?
Employees can already be fired for being LGBTQ in 26 states.