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#us-sanctions
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Could This Supreme Court Restrain Trump Even if It Wanted?

Presidential seizure of property to end labor strikes is limited to congressional authority, reaffirmed by the Supreme Court's ruling against Truman's order.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Brazil's Lula slams US over Bolsonaro-linked sanctions DW 07/19/2025

"Lula described the US sanctions as 'interference of one country in another's justice system,' stressing it was 'unacceptable and violates the basic principles of respect and sovereignty between nations.'"},{
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How far-right social media impacted Germany's highest court DW 07/18/2025

The Federal Constitutional Court is seen as the "guardian of Germans' basic rights" and only court to decide on banning a political party.
Germany news
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

OPINION: Politicising Germany's Constitutional Court is a dangerous game

The postponement of judge elections highlights a political crisis and the risk of politicization of Germany's Constitutional Court.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Protecting fair and impartial courts is a key tenet of ABA advocacy

Judicial independence and security are central to the ABA's advocacy for the federal judiciary.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DOJ launches unusual lawsuit against entire federal district court in Maryland

The Justice Department is suing federal judges for alleged judicial overreach, asserting it aims to halt perceived overreach in immigration cases.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Amy Coney Barrett Has Become a Trump Administration Villain

Amy Coney Barrett's independent rulings have led to private criticism from Trump despite publicly defending her.
Her actions reflect a complex relationship with conservative ideals on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Supreme Court Thinks It Protected the Economy From Trump. It's Delusional.

The Supreme Court's handling of Trump's legal violations poses risks to judicial independence and democratic principles.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Decides Trump v. Wilcox

The Supreme Court's recent decision marks a dangerous shift towards a unitary executive, undermining the independence of agencies established by Congress.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Has Died at 85

Justice David Souter's independent thinking significantly influenced the Supreme Court, contrasting sharply with more recent nominees.
His passing reflects both a personal loss and a shift in judicial philosophy in American politics.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Amy Coney Barrett Has Become a Trump Administration Villain

Amy Coney Barrett's independent rulings have led to private criticism from Trump despite publicly defending her.
Her actions reflect a complex relationship with conservative ideals on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Supreme Court Thinks It Protected the Economy From Trump. It's Delusional.

The Supreme Court's handling of Trump's legal violations poses risks to judicial independence and democratic principles.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Decides Trump v. Wilcox

The Supreme Court's recent decision marks a dangerous shift towards a unitary executive, undermining the independence of agencies established by Congress.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Has Died at 85

Justice David Souter's independent thinking significantly influenced the Supreme Court, contrasting sharply with more recent nominees.
His passing reflects both a personal loss and a shift in judicial philosophy in American politics.
#legal-ethics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: Chesebro Disbarred, 40.8% Tax On Lawyers & Lit Funders, DOJ Whistleblower Calls Out Bove & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Ethics Roundup: FBI Arrests Judge - AG Hints at More, Prosecutors Resign, Trump Org Fires Ethics Atty & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: Chesebro Disbarred, 40.8% Tax On Lawyers & Lit Funders, DOJ Whistleblower Calls Out Bove & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Ethics Roundup: FBI Arrests Judge - AG Hints at More, Prosecutors Resign, Trump Org Fires Ethics Atty & More - Above the Law

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Chief Justice Roberts warns against heated political words about judges

Roberts stated that political rhetoric against judges can lead to serious threats or violence, stressing the need for caution from elected officials.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump's DOJ Launches Its Most Innovative and Menacing Assault on the Court System Yet

Trump's DOJ has employed unconventional legal tactics that threaten the rule of law itself.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

European Union backs ICC after US sanctions on court judges

The European Union deeply regrets the United States sanctions placed on four judges at the International Criminal Court, emphasizing the need for judicial independence and justice.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump administration sanctions International Criminal Court judges

The ICC is politicized and falsely claims unfettered discretion to investigate, charge, and prosecute nationals of the United States and our allies, Rubio wrote.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Poland votes for new president in high stakes run-off election

"The campaign has highlighted stark ideological divides, with the outcome expected to determine whether Poland continues along a nationalist path or pivots more decisively towards liberal democratic norms."
Europe politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Florida Republicans Ron DeSantis & Byron Donalds continue attacking Naples Pride's family-friendly drag shows

You have to be an adult to enter a strip club, but Clinton-appointed Judge John Steele wants sexually-explicit drag shows to take place next to a popular children's playground in Naples.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Exasperated Judge Smacks Down Trump Executive Order by Dropping 26 Exclamation Marks in Ruling

The cornerstone of the American system of justice is an independent judiciary and an independent bar willing to tackle unpopular cases, however daunting. The Founding Fathers knew this! Accordingly, they took pains to enshrine in the Constitution certain rights that would serve as the foundation for that independence.
Law
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

9 EU states urge migration law rethink at Europe's top court DW 05/26/2025

The open letter from nine EU states aims to reinterpret the European Convention on Human Rights to facilitate the expulsion of foreign national criminals, raising major concerns.
Europe politics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

J.D. Vance Believes It's Legal If It's Popular

Team Trump claims an extraordinary mandate from its narrow 2024 victory, aiming to diminish judicial power and assert executive control.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

If leaders stay silent, the US won't survive Trump's next 100 days | Robert Reich

The Trump regime poses a significant threat to civil liberties and the rule of law in the United States.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Democrats seek to insulate security for judges from executive branch politics

Congressional Democrats aim to protect judicial independence by transferring control of the U.S. Marshals Service to the federal judiciary.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Shows Some Judges Actually Have A Good Sense Of Humor - Above the Law

Judge Goodwin Liu's graduation speech highlighted the importance of legal independence while humorously critiquing the Trump administration.
Law
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Judges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo's rule

Nicaragua's government has undermined judicial independence, requiring police approval for court-ordered property seizures and evictions.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Junk judge John McConnell is helping destroy democracy, just like Hannah Dugan

US District Judge John McConnell's involvement with a homeless services provider poses serious conflicts of interest regarding his recent ruling against the Trump administration's policies.
NYC politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump Is Baiting the Courts

Authoritarian leaders use public opinion and popular yet illegal policies to weaken judicial power and undermine democracy through a tactic called court-baiting.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue

"Dugan faces up to six years in prison if she's convicted on both counts; her defense team maintains her innocence and looks forward to being vindicated in court."
Law
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge over alleged obstruction

Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan indicted for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, igniting a political clash over immigration enforcement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Top Law School Faculty Issue Letter Defending Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Duke Law faculty robustly defends academic freedom and judicial independence in response to government overreach.
Government threats undermine the legal profession's integrity and judicial independence.
#judiciary
fromTruthout
3 months ago
US politics

Federal Judges Ruling Against Trump Report Intimidation Campaign of Unsolicited Pizza Deliveries to Their Homes

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Former Judges Condemn Trump Administration's Arrest of Wisconsin Judge

Over 150 judges condemn actions of Trump administration against judiciary, viewing them as intimidation tactics.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
US politics

Federal Judges Ruling Against Trump Report Intimidation Campaign of Unsolicited Pizza Deliveries to Their Homes

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Former Judges Condemn Trump Administration's Arrest of Wisconsin Judge

Over 150 judges condemn actions of Trump administration against judiciary, viewing them as intimidation tactics.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.
Social justice
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago

Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal system

Justice Sonia Sotomayor urges lawyers to defend democracy and fight against attacks on the legal system.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Kings County Supreme Court celebrates unity of Constitution during national Law Day * Brooklyn Paper

The Kings County Supreme Court marked Law Day, focusing on the Constitution's promise to embrace diversity and unity among the various cultures and identities in America.
Brooklyn
#rule-of-law
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Social justice

Hundreds of lawyers converge on Foley Square in break-the-glass' moment for the rule of law in second Trump era | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Social justice

Hundreds of lawyers converge on Foley Square in break-the-glass' moment for the rule of law in second Trump era | amNewYork

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemned attacks on judges that threaten the Constitution and the rule of law.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Policies Draw Outrage at May Day Protests Across the U.S.

Protesters denounced the administration's effort to roll back workers' rights, a particular sore spot on a day dedicated to celebrating organized labor.
Black Lives Matter
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table - Above the Law

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan reflects a concerning government overreach and has unified diverse political factions in defense of judicial independence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Abused her Position': MSNBC Contributor Says Arrest of Judge Dugan Could Actually Help Republicans'

Brendan Buck highlighted the significance of the judge’s behavior and suggested that the situation might ultimately benefit Republicans despite contrasting mainstream media perspectives.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump Administration to Judges: 'We Will Find You'

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan represents a broader attempt to intimidate the judiciary and undermine judicial independence.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

So, We've Entered The 'FBI Arresting Judges' Stage Of Dystopia - Above the Law

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin judge amid tensions over courthouse arrests by ICE.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Mark Your Calendar: National Law Day Of Action - Above the Law

The legal industry is facing unprecedented challenges to its independence and fairness.
A National Law Day of Action is being organized to address these threats.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Trump admin and Gov. Hochul in war of words over explosive claims she threatened president with her power over NY appeal judges

Governor Hochul allegedly claimed, "I control the judges" during a meeting with Trump, raising concerns about judicial independence.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Judge Orders Daily Updates on Trump Administration's Efforts to Retrieve Wrongly Deported Man

Federal judge orders daily updates on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting judicial concerns over executive power and immigration enforcement.
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