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Media industry
fromAxios
15 hours ago

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to insufficient evidence of actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

US judge dismisses Trump's $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Media industry
fromAxios
15 hours ago

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to insufficient evidence of actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

US judge dismisses Trump's $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
#defamation-lawsuit
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Team Trump Fires Back After Judge Throws Out Wall Street Journal-Epstein Story Lawsuit

Trump's defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed, but he plans to appeal and refile the lawsuit.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Team Trump Fires Back After Judge Throws Out Wall Street Journal-Epstein Story Lawsuit

Trump's defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed, but he plans to appeal and refile the lawsuit.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Attorneys used AI to write court filings, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges

Three attorneys in California face discipline for submitting AI-generated court filings with nonexistent legal citations.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
14 hours ago

Trump Admin Lawyer Applies To Be Law School Dean, Suggests It Might Help Investigations Go Away - Above the Law

Joshua Kleinfeld's application for dean at George Mason University raises ethical concerns amid ongoing investigations into the university's DEI policies.
#trump
fromJezebel
1 week ago
US Elections

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Commentary: Trump says in his social media post he was a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in

President Trump's social media post attempts to portray him as a doctor, but lacks traditional representations of medical professionals.
Left-wing politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment - San Jose Spotlight

Trump's threats against Iran were followed by a ceasefire, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment from Silicon Valley lawmakers.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

What Trump Wants in His Next Attorney General

The next attorney general for Trump must show unwavering loyalty, but this requirement leads to inevitable failure.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Nothing Wrong!' Right-Wing Legal Star John Yoo Defends Trump Revenge Tour Prosecutions

John Yoo defends Trump's actions as necessary to prevent future political weaponization of the Justice Department against Republican presidents.
US Elections
fromJezebel
1 week ago

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

The Senate GOP lacks votes to pass Trump's voter disenfranchisement bill, leading him to pursue executive orders instead.
#california-governor-race
fromFortune
15 hours ago
SF politics

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor, rocking wide-open contest | Fortune

SF politics
fromIntelligencer
14 hours ago

Swalwell Implosion Creates Whole New Race for California Governor

Eric Swalwell's campaign collapse due to misconduct allegations has reshaped California's gubernatorial race, opening opportunities for other candidates.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
15 hours ago

Is Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor losing steam? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan faces challenges in the California governor's race, including low polling, internal tensions, and a controversial fundraising strategy.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

The California Republican gubernatorial race has intensified with fierce competition between candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead of the 2026 election.
SF politics
fromFortune
15 hours ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor, rocking wide-open contest | Fortune

Swalwell's exit from the California governor race creates uncertainty as rivals vie for his supporters amid serious allegations against him.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
11 hours ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
fromThe Atlantic
20 hours ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time

Under President Trump's leadership, we have a generational opportunity for a reformation. My goal is to focus on turning the train around and driving in the opposite direction.
Washington DC
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
3 days ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Federal Judges Deny Anthropic Relief in Claude Military AI Ban, Set May Oral Arguments

The D.C. Circuit upheld the Pentagon's blacklist of Anthropic's Claude AI models, allowing continued barring from military contracts during litigation.
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money

A ProPublica investigation has found that most of these bills are part of a coordinated effort, orchestrated by a constellation of groups that share staff or have funding ties to the prominent conservative activist Leonard Leo.
Non-profit organizations
#eric-swalwell
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
SF politics

Eric Swalwell Could Face Removal From Congress, Loses Endorsements as More Accusers Come Forward

Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

CNN Legal Expert Warns Prosecutors to Avoid Landmine in Swalwell Sexual Assault Case

Prosecutors must carefully investigate allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, focusing on consent and corroborating evidence.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
12 hours ago

House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct toward an employee.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell prompt calls for his resignation and have significantly impacted his gubernatorial campaign.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Fighting assault allegations, Rep. Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

Eric Swalwell suspends his California gubernatorial campaign amid false sexual assault allegations from four women, vowing to fight the claims outside of his campaign.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell Could Face Removal From Congress, Loses Endorsements as More Accusers Come Forward

Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations and declining support while insisting on continuing his campaign for California governor.
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromFox News
21 hours ago

President Trump's birthright citizenship fight is about history, not hysteria

Critics of Trump's birthright citizenship executive order label it as revisionist, but this characterization is challenged by legal scholars and historical context.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
Right-wing politics
fromFox News
21 hours ago

President Trump's birthright citizenship fight is about history, not hysteria

Critics of Trump's birthright citizenship executive order label it as revisionist, but this characterization is challenged by legal scholars and historical context.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

CSU professor acquitted of assaulting U.S. agents during immigration protest

A professor was acquitted of assaulting federal officers during a protest against an immigration raid, feeling a sense of responsibility to fight the charges.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Liberal judge Chris Taylor wins election to Wisconsin supreme court US politics live

Chris Taylor's election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court solidifies a 5-2 liberal majority, impacting future voting rights and election challenges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
12 hours ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
#voting-rights
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago
US Elections

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

President Trump signed an executive order imposing federal controls on mail-in voting, claiming it addresses fraud concerns.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in ballots; California leaders say they'll fight

President Trump signed an executive order imposing federal controls on mail-in voting, claiming it addresses fraud concerns.
#california
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

LA's top prosecutor goes scorched earth on California AG Rob Bonta over rampant California fraud

California faces significant fraud issues, with federal prosecutors criticizing state efforts to combat it.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
US Elections
fromKqed
1 week ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

LA's top prosecutor goes scorched earth on California AG Rob Bonta over rampant California fraud

California faces significant fraud issues, with federal prosecutors criticizing state efforts to combat it.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
US Elections
fromKqed
1 week ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

How Alito Became the Angry Man of the Supreme Court

Samuel Alito's recent comments indicate a shift towards expressing personal preferences in judicial decisions amidst a polarized Supreme Court environment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump-Appointed Judge Fines Mike Lindell for Frivolous' Arguments vs. Smartmatic, History of Noncompliance'

Mike Lindell was held in contempt by a federal judge for failing to pay sanctions related to his frivolous lawsuit against Smartmatic.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

California Republican party delegates did not endorse a candidate for governor as neither top candidate received 60% support.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Arizona's criminal case against Kalshi was halted by a federal judge after the Trump administration stepped in

Federal Judge Michael Liburdi's decision to back the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission came after a week of arguments regarding the legality of prediction markets. A lawyer for the CFTC stated that a state criminal case would be a flawed approach to resolving contentious issues surrounding these markets.
Law
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Trump's Awful No Good Day At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Trump's attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship, which did not favor the administration.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Terrible, Hidden Stakes of One of the Thorniest Supreme Court Cases of This Term

Pitchford v. Cain highlights the complexities of racial discrimination claims in jury selection within the constraints of modern habeas corpus law.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Oh It Was Bad!' CNN Legal Expert Twists Knife on Trump After SCOTUS Blowout'

The Supreme Court's questioning indicated strong skepticism towards Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Alito Wing of the Supreme Court Sure Sounds Sold on Trump's Voter Fraud Lies

The Supreme Court may eliminate state laws allowing late ballot counting, risking disenfranchisement and chaos in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Trump's Awful No Good Day At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Trump's attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship, which did not favor the administration.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Terrible, Hidden Stakes of One of the Thorniest Supreme Court Cases of This Term

Pitchford v. Cain highlights the complexities of racial discrimination claims in jury selection within the constraints of modern habeas corpus law.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Oh It Was Bad!' CNN Legal Expert Twists Knife on Trump After SCOTUS Blowout'

The Supreme Court's questioning indicated strong skepticism towards Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Alito Wing of the Supreme Court Sure Sounds Sold on Trump's Voter Fraud Lies

The Supreme Court may eliminate state laws allowing late ballot counting, risking disenfranchisement and chaos in upcoming elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Let's Hang 'em!' GOP Congressman Calls for Rapists to Be Executed During Discussion on Eric Swalwell

Rep. Andy Ogles called for the execution of rapists by hanging during a discussion about Rep. Eric Swalwell's sexual assault allegations.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

CA Supreme Court orders Riverside County Sheriff Bianco to pause probe, preserve seized ballots

California Supreme Court halts sheriff's investigation into election fraud allegations while reviewing legal challenges against ballot seizure.
#trump-administration
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing re-filing.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He's Pardoned Dozens

Salomon Melgen defrauded Medicare of $42 million and was later granted clemency by President Trump after serving time for his crimes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.09.26 - Above the Law

Anthropic's request for a stay regarding autonomous weapons was denied, indicating challenges in the legal arguments presented.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

One Justice Just Took Surprise Aim at Brett Kavanaugh. There May Be a Bigger Strategy at Play.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticizes Justice Kavanaugh's support for race-based detentions, highlighting his lack of understanding of the impact on affected individuals.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Michael Avenatti Moved From Prison To Halfway House

Michael Avenatti was sentenced in 2021 to 30 months over his Nike extortion scheme, which prosecutors said was for $25 million. He received another 48 months for theft and defrauding a client in 2022.
Law
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
#fraud
fromemptywheel
3 days ago
US politics

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US Elections

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
Law
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Federal appeals court supports injunction against ICE in L.A. Press Club lawsuit

A federal judge ruled to limit DHS's use of force against journalists and protesters during ICE raids, affirming First Amendment rights.
#election-integrity
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
US politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
US politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Huntington Beach MAGAs want to take their revolution to Sacramento

Michael Gates is campaigning for California attorney general, emphasizing his success in reducing crime and homelessness in Huntington Beach.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Donald Trump Just Gave California Democrats a Big, Fat Gift

California Democrats face a dilemma with multiple candidates diluting their vote, risking a Republican lockout in the primary.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Elie Honig Shreds Trump DOJ's Bogus Argument' That Pam Bondi Can't Comply With Subpoena

A subpoena is simply a command to a witness to provide relevant information, if they have any. As we sit here right now, former attorney general Pam Bondi has the exact same information that she had a week ago when she was still the sitting AG.
US politics
#election-law
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 week 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 week 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 politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Acting AG turns stomachs with disturbing affection for Donald Trump: "It's a cult" - LGBTQ Nation

Todd Blanche faced backlash for expressing extreme loyalty to President Trump, highlighting concerns about the relationship between the Attorney General and the presidency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Democrat Trump Tried to Indict Over Illegal Orders' Video Doubles Down After Whole Civilization' Threat

Elissa Slotkin condemns Trump's threats against Iran, emphasizing the legal and ethical obligations of military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

Judge Blocks Trump's Demand for Admissions Data in 17 States

The ruling found that while the Trump administration has 'the basic authority' to collect and analyze admissions data disaggregated by race and gender, they do not possess the authority to do so under the circumstances presented here, given the arbitrary and capricious nature in which the ACTS was promulgated.
US politics
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week 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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Veteran GOP Lawyer Rips Trump Over Certainly Not Constitutional' and Unconservative Election Takeover Push

The president lacks constitutional authority to nationalize elections; such a move would violate state powers and federalism under the Tenth Amendment.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump lawyers urge Supreme Court to block California's new election map while upholding Texas'

Trump administration lawyers urged the Supreme Court to block California's election map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander after earlier defending a Republican-favored Texas map.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A federal judge dismisses the DOJ's effort to get voter data from California

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's bid for California's unredacted voter file, calling the request unprecedented, illegal, and a chilling 'fishing expedition'.
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