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fromThe Nation
6 hours ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
#steve-bannon
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Supreme Court throws out ruling upholding Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction | Fortune

Steve Bannon's Supreme Court order may lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for defying a congressional subpoena.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal

The Supreme Court has allowed the Justice Department to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress case, following his four-month prison sentence.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon regarding his failure to testify about the Jan. 6 insurrection.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Supreme Court throws out ruling upholding Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction | Fortune

Steve Bannon's Supreme Court order may lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for defying a congressional subpoena.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

US Supreme Court clears path for Steve Bannon criminal case dismissal

The Supreme Court has allowed the Justice Department to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress case, following his four-month prison sentence.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon regarding his failure to testify about the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Can You Name That Political Memoir? A Slate Quiz.

Political memoirs from current and former officials reflect personal experiences and ambitions, often blending blandness with moments of controversy and career revival.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
#birthright-citizenship
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

But What About the Constitution?' Amy Coney Barrett Warns of Messy' Outcome If Trump Wins Birthright Case

Justice Barrett questioned the implications and practicalities of ending birthright citizenship during oral arguments.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Goes Off on Key Constitutional Tenet: One of the Many Great Scams of Our Time!'

Trump claims birthright citizenship is exploited by wealthy foreigners and contradicts the 14th Amendment's original intent.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

But What About the Constitution?' Amy Coney Barrett Warns of Messy' Outcome If Trump Wins Birthright Case

Justice Barrett questioned the implications and practicalities of ending birthright citizenship during oral arguments.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Goes Off on Key Constitutional Tenet: One of the Many Great Scams of Our Time!'

Trump claims birthright citizenship is exploited by wealthy foreigners and contradicts the 14th Amendment's original intent.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship faces strong skepticism from the Supreme Court justices.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JUST IN: Supreme Court Sides With Steve Bannon, Leading to Possible Dismissal of His Contempt of Congress Conviction

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Steve Bannon, potentially leading to the dismissal of his contempt of Congress conviction.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

If Trump Was Trying To Intimidate the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship, It Backfired Miserably

Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship faces strong skepticism from the Supreme Court justices.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JUST IN: Supreme Court Sides With Steve Bannon, Leading to Possible Dismissal of His Contempt of Congress Conviction

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Steve Bannon, potentially leading to the dismissal of his contempt of Congress conviction.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Two Trump moves last week could kill off future accountability for his deeds | Jan-Werner Muller

The Trump administration's legal opinion undermines the Presidential Records Act, allowing potential destruction of evidence and signaling a desire to avoid accountability.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
US Elections
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters Say You Owe Them Money. Trump's DOJ Might Agree.

A class action lawsuit has been filed by Jan. 6 insurrection participants claiming $18 million from the federal government for alleged injuries sustained during the riot.
Law
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#donald-trump
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Donald Trump's lawbreaking is going to get so many people killed. He should be impeached. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump exhibits contempt for the law, halting vital funding programs like PEPFAR and freezing domestic federal grants and loans.
#trump
fromPBS News
5 days ago
US politics

Trump isn't immune from civil claims that his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge rules

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromPBS News
5 days ago

Trump isn't immune from civil claims that his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge rules

President Trump is not immune from civil claims related to inciting the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
#judicial-misconduct
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
#election-law
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Supreme Court's Big Voting Case Embraces an Approach It Rejected Just Three Years Ago

Watson v. RNC questions whether absentee ballots arriving after Election Day disenfranchise voters, challenging the structure of American democracy.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Supreme Court's Big Voting Case Embraces an Approach It Rejected Just Three Years Ago

Watson v. RNC questions whether absentee ballots arriving after Election Day disenfranchise voters, challenging the structure of American democracy.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
#justice-department
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Law

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Thousands of federal prosecutors have resigned or been fired under Pam Bondi, who has weaponized the Justice Department for political vendettas.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries Suggests God Booted Pam Bondi From DOJ: Vengeance Is Mine, Saith the Lord'

Well, this is Holy Week and vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. We put these things in God's hands, and it tends to work out.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Filibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice

Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
#pam-bondi
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Congressional Democrats turn their sights to Pam Bondi after Kristi Noem's firing

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Political World Celebrates Pam Bondi's Firing After Terrible' Stint at DOJ

Pam Bondi was fired as Attorney General, receiving bipartisan support for her departure due to mishandling the Epstein files.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Congressional Democrats turn their sights to Pam Bondi after Kristi Noem's firing

Five House Republicans joined Democrats to subpoena Attorney General Bondi over Epstein documents, with Democrats introducing impeachment articles and calling for her removal alongside Stephen Miller.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
US politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's easy to miss but lower courts are doing their job in restraining Trump | David Kirp

Federal judges play a crucial role in upholding constitutional rights against political resistance, as seen in historical and contemporary contexts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Rule Of Law Joins America's Dead Pets On The Rainbow Bridge - Above the Law

Trump attorney John Lauro claimed the DOJ improved under Attorney General Pam Bondi, contradicting legal observers who view current conditions as a constitutional crisis threatening prosecutorial independence.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?

The Trump administration uses criminal charges to intimidate dissenters, exemplified by Congress member LaMonica McIver's prosecution for protesting immigration enforcement.
Law
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: "The Emperor Has No Clothes"

Representative Raskin told federal judges that threats against them stem from public misunderstanding of judicial roles, urging the judiciary to clarify that judges interpret law rather than implement political preferences.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judicial Nominee's Twitter Fingers Come Back To Haunt Her - Above the Law

Kara Westercamp faced scrutiny for her controversial social media history during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for a judicial nomination.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Opinion: Disqualified but not forgotten

An athlete was disqualified for displaying portraits of Ukrainians killed in the war, as the IOC ruled the helmet violated rules against political expression.
#jeffrey-epstein-investigation
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Federal Circuit Dissents Plummet After Pauline Newman's Ersatz Impeachment - Above the Law

Dissenting opinions reveal judicial disagreement and can vindicate alternative legal reasoning over time, as demonstrated by Judge Pauline Newman's dissents on the Federal Circuit being later affirmed by the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Enraged Democrats threaten Bondi with impeachment, contempt after "outrageous" briefing

Attorney General Bondi faced bipartisan subpoena for Epstein files testimony but conducted an unsworn briefing, prompting Democrats to introduce impeachment articles for obstruction and evasiveness.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

I didn't know that anything had officially changed walking in there. And then being told that I had to provide a passport that I've never had or a birth certificate that's usually tucked away somewhere safe just to cast my vote - which I've done before - it was frustrating.
US politics
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
#immigration-policy
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

From 'Hold Me In Contempt' To 'Elect Me To Congress' - Above the Law

Former Justice Department attorney Julie Le, who criticized the immigration system's workload demands, is now running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District as a Democrat challenging Ilhan Omar.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Op-Ed | The Trump administration believes that it has the right to decide what the rule of law is | amNewYork

A federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to third countries rather than their home countries, ruling it violates U.S. law protecting against torture and persecution.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

From 'Hold Me In Contempt' To 'Elect Me To Congress' - Above the Law

Former Justice Department attorney Julie Le, who criticized the immigration system's workload demands, is now running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District as a Democrat challenging Ilhan Omar.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The Trump administration believes that it has the right to decide what the rule of law is | amNewYork

A federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to third countries rather than their home countries, ruling it violates U.S. law protecting against torture and persecution.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
#epstein-files
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

House Democrat moves to impeach AG Pam Bondi over handling of the Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted bipartisanly to subpoena Attorney General Bondi over withheld Epstein files, prompting impeachment articles charging obstruction of Congress, dereliction of duty, and DOJ weaponization.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

House Democrat moves to impeach AG Pam Bondi over handling of the Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted bipartisanly to subpoena Attorney General Bondi over withheld Epstein files, prompting impeachment articles charging obstruction of Congress, dereliction of duty, and DOJ weaponization.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Invoking the Great Task of Ensuring "the Government of the People Shall Not Perish from the Earth," Judge Moss Sentences Paul Hodgkins to Eight Months Sentence

Judge Randolph Moss just sentenced Paul Hodgkins to eight months in prison for his role in the January 6 riot. Hodgkins will face two years of probation and pay the $2,000 restitution agreed on in his plea agreement (though will not be fined). The sentence was about what I expected, and a fair sentence for someone who pled guilty first and engaged in no violence (and even tried to calm other rioters).
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Democrats Should Launch a "Nuremberg Caucus" to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime

Cory Doctorow proposes a 'Nuremberg Caucus' to document Trump administration crimes and establish accountability through public trials, arguing healthy democracies must prosecute those who attempt authoritarian rule.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

People Are Leaving Congress Because the Job Sucks

A record-sized number of U.S. lawmakers are leaving Congress or seeking other offices in 2026, many choosing new campaigns rather than departing due to vulnerability.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Gov. Says He's Considering' Clemency for Pro-Trump Official Convicted of Election Breach

Governor Jared Polis is considering clemency for Tina Peters, who is serving a nine-year sentence for a 2021 unauthorized breach of voting systems.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote

WASHINGTON -- Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finalized an agreement with House Republicans Tuesday to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein this month, bowing to the threat of a contempt of Congress vote against them. Hillary Clinton will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 26 and Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27. It will mark the first time that lawmakers have compelled a former president to testify.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: House Committee Votes to Hold Bill and Hillary Clinton In Contempt of Congress

The House Oversight Committee voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing depositions in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senate Democrat Tells NBC: Trump Has Committed 10 Times More Impeachable Offenses in His Second Term' Than His First

Donald Trump committed far more impeachable offenses in his second-term first year than during his entire first term, including major corruption and national security breaches.
#jack-smith
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

As Judicial Threats Spike, Mike Johnson Talks About 'Making An Example' Of Them - Above the Law

Mike Johnson's endorsement of impeaching federal judges fuels increased threats and normalizes reprisals that endanger judicial independence.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Polls Undercut Dem Strategy to Avoid Discussing Trump Impeachment in Midterms

Swing-district Democratic candidates should prioritize economic and affordability messaging and avoid emphasizing Trump's conduct or impeachment.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Senator Says DOJ Is Investigating Her

The Department of Justice is investigating Sen. Elissa Slotkin for participating in a video urging service members and intelligence officials to refuse illegal orders.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Dems Who Who Urged Troops to Reject Illegal Orders

A federal grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers after the Trump DOJ sought charges over a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Joins With Dems on Constitutional Amendment to Give Congress Power to Reject Trump Pardons

A proposed constitutional amendment would let Congress review and potentially nullify presidential pardons via a two-thirds congressional vote within 60 days.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Congressional Democrats will intensify oversight of large corporations, supplementing administration probes with piercing corporate investigations and targeting AI, healthcare, crypto, utilities, trade, and pricing.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Democrats have a constitutional power they aren't using to fight back: state resolutions | Sidney Blumenthal

Democratic state legislatures can revive pre-17th Amendment orders of instruction to pressure senators and counter attempts to impose a police state.
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