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fromAbove the Law
1 hour ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
#higher-education
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
#supreme-court
fromEsquire
2 days ago
US politics

We Really Need the Older Supreme Court Justices to Hang on for a Few More Years

LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

We Really Need the Older Supreme Court Justices to Hang on for a Few More Years

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's health raises speculation about his potential retirement, impacting future court nominations and political dynamics.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Sonia Sotomayor Warns That Texas May Execute an Innocent Man

The Supreme Court has shifted from protecting capital defendants' rights to facilitating executions, exemplified by the denial of Rodney Reed's appeal.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Brooklyn judge vacates 1979 rabbi murder conviction

Justice Guy Mangano concluded that new evidence and serious credibility problems with key testimony had so undercut the trial record that the guilty verdict could not stand.
Brooklyn
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

Isaiah Jamon Andrews, 20, of Kern, Washington, is suspected of fatally shooting a 20-year-old man at a hotel in Seattle on October 15.
Boston food
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US supreme court to weigh whether Trump can deny birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump can deny birthright citizenship to children born on US soil, impacting many families annually.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

One of the Most Famous Trials in U.S. History Disproves Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

The Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed in the Supreme Court.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal challenges based on the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, impacting immigrant rights and constitutional interpretations.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, rooted in the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US supreme court to weigh whether Trump can deny birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump can deny birthright citizenship to children born on US soil, impacting many families annually.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario announces inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet | CBC News

An inquest will investigate the circumstances of Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death after she fell from a balcony while police were present.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Prosecutors used hip-hop lyrics to help sentence a man to death: This only happens to rap music'

James Broadnax, who is 37, describes how he writes: 'I've been here umpteen days never forgetting To forget the absence of my fate. Sloppy ciphered sentences become rage, Provoking thoughts into words spoken Across this blank page.'
Music
Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
US politics
fromMission Local
2 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.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Admin Unlawfully Revoked Migrants' Status, Judge Finds

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully revoked legal status for migrants using a Biden-era app to reside in the U.S.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
US politics
fromMission Local
2 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.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Admin Unlawfully Revoked Migrants' Status, Judge Finds

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully revoked legal status for migrants using a Biden-era app to reside in the U.S.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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.
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2 days ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
Boston food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Murder suspect mistakenly released from East Bay jail recaptured in St. Louis, police say

A murder suspect mistakenly released from jail in Contra Costa County has been recaptured in St. Louis after six months on the run.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Evidence related to 1 of complainants in Stronach sex assault trial 'fatally flawed': judge | CBC News

An Ontario judge found the evidence of a complainant in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial to be unreliable and fatally flawed.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

15 attorney killings remain unsolved, Baja California Bar Association says

Fifteen attorney killings in Baja California remain unsolved, raising concerns about safety and police response.
#ai-in-law
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
#trump
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US Elections

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US politics

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.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Law

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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 Elections
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court raised concerns of intimidation regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.01.26 - Above the Law

Trump is involved in legal matters, including birthright citizenship arguments and a recent criminal conviction.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Monday briefing: What a new Guardian podcast reveals about the US justice system

The case against Alexander Villa has long been contested, with troubling questions about how his conviction was secured, including confessions that were later recanted and evidence that appears shaky or missing.
UK news
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

2 government attorneys resign over use of fake AI citations

Two New Orleans attorneys resigned after using AI to create fake case citations in a court filing, leading to sanctions from a federal judge.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

The ruling upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction, the latest rebuke to a major shift that advocates warn would push 170,000 people in federally subsidized housing back into homelessness.
US news
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
#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.
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.
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Justice system in crisis, victims' advocate says

London's victims' commissioner reports the criminal justice system is in crisis, with victims experiencing traumatic delays and losing trust in police and courts.
#prosecutorial-misconduct
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
5 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.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Pam Bondi's Many, Many, Many Failures

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended in bipartisan disapproval, particularly regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson issued a one-page ruling Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

The more than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse and thousands of emails and photos showing Epstein associated with prominent figures.
Law
US politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
Law
fromPoynter
4 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 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.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days 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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Court Overturns 2017 Conviction of Morgan Hill Teen's Accused Killer

An appeals court overturned Antolin Garcia Torres's 2012 murder conviction in the Sierra LaMar case, barring prosecutors from using certain legal theories in any retrial.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
#luigi-mangione
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
Law
fromLawSites
6 days ago

Survey Finds Majority of Federal Judges Have Used AI in Their Work, But Daily Use Remains Rare

Over 60% of federal judges have used generative AI tools, but few use them regularly in their judicial work.
US news
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

AI Mistake Throws Innocent Grandmother in Jail for Nearly Six Months

An innocent Tennessee grandmother was arrested and jailed for nearly six months after AI facial recognition misidentified her as a bank fraud suspect in North Dakota, with police failing to verify the algorithm's match before pursuing charges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

He died a convicted murderer. Can a DNA test clear his name?

Every state now has a legal avenue where people can request DNA testing of evidence after being convicted. But in many cases, it's not clear if those statutes apply once convicts have died, said Brandon Garrett, a law professor at Duke University.
US news
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.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Law
from48 hills
1 week ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
#wrongful-conviction
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 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.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

Drawing from years in public defense and her work co-founding Partners for Justice, she explains why the criminal legal system often punishes instability rather than crime - and how policy choices, not individual morality, frequently determine who enters the system.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Federal Judges Threatened For Doing Their Jobs Speak Up - Above the Law

Federal judges face escalating violent threats and harassment for making constitutional rulings, including swatting attacks and assassination attempts, undermining judicial independence.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The system sucks. This job sucks': ICE lawyer admits to judge that agency is violating court orders

Federal immigration enforcement has repeatedly violated court orders, causing wrongful detentions and exposing systemic failures and internal exhaustion within the government.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns

Criminal court system faces collapse due to unprecedented Crown Court trial backlogs, requiring comprehensive, immediate reforms rather than selective measures.
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