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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoA hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich
Trump's proposed bill could significantly increase wealth inequality in the U.S.
Federal judges are contemplating contempt charges against Trump's administration for ignoring court rulings.
fromAbove the Law
2 months agoJudge Who Handcuffed And Harassed Field Trip Student For Sleeping Could Face Consequences - Above the Law
The case highlights the delicate balance judges must maintain between authority and impropriety in wielding their power, especially when addressing juvenile defendants.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months agoProposal to limit courts' contempt power, part of spending bill, is 'terrible idea,' Chemerinsky says
The provision in the House's budget bill would limit federal courts' ability to hold government officials in contempt, and is described as a ‘terrible idea’ by Chemerinsky.
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#immigration-policy
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months agoHow falsehoods drove Trump's immigration crackdown in his first 100 days
Trump invoked archaic immigration laws and challenged judges in his first 100 days.
He falsely portrayed immigrants as an invasion linked to crime rates.
The use of national security to bypass judicial review differs from previous administrations.
fromBoston.com
3 months agoFederal judge drops contempt case against ICE agent over arrest outside Boston courthouse
While you might disagree with the enforcement of our federal immigration laws, there is simply no legal basis for you to hold federal officers in criminal contempt for carrying out their sworn duties.
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#rule-of-law
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fromAbove the Law
4 months agoHundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law
The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
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fromAbove the Law
4 months agoHundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law
The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
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