#judicial-overreach
#judicial-overreach
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fromAbove the Law
1 month agoTrump Administration Goes Full Sovereign Citizen And Sues ALL THE JUDGES! - Above the Law
The complaint states that the Maryland court's standing order of requiring a two-day break for habeas relief petitions is an unprecedented interference with presidential powers.
US politics
fromSCSJ
2 months agoStatement: Judge Jefferson Griffin Concedes NC Supreme Court Race
"Jefferson Griffin's concession is a long-overdue acknowledgment of the will of the people of North Carolina," said Jeff Loperfido, Chief Counsel for Voting Rights at SCSJ. "While we remain deeply troubled by the North Carolina Supreme Court's decision to retroactively disqualify lawful ballots, we are relieved that this relentless effort to undermine the voices of eligible voters has finally come to an end. This case should serve as a warning: efforts to rewrite election outcomes after the fact are unlawful, erode public trust and threaten the very foundation of our democracy."
Social justice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoAlarm as Republicans in Congress back Trump and Musk's attacks on US judges
Trump and Musk are attacking judges who challenge their policies, backed by House Republicans.
Musk's financial influence is expected to shape the Republican landscape for 2026.
There's a concerted effort among GOP leaders to curb judges seen as obstructive.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months agoTrump Admin Demands SCOTUS Teach Uppity Trial Judges A Lesson ... By Un-Personing Babies - Above the Law
The Trump administration's recent petition illustrates hypocrisy regarding judicial overreach after years of pursuing nationwide injunctions.
The rise of universal injunctions challenges the Executive Branch's ability to enact actions constitutionally.
Media industry
fromTruthout
5 months agoMississippi Judge Orders Newspaper to Delete From Its Website Editorial Critical of City Officials
A Mississippi judge's order to erase a critical editorial violates First Amendment press freedoms, raising concerns over governmental transparency and media independence.
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