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Three examples of how Trump's lawlessness is spreading — and how the other branches are failing

Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general, Stephen Miller is backing a new birthright citizenship executive order, and Judge Emily Marks won't dismiss the SPLC indictment.
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Eleventh Circuit, on an 8-5 vote, holds that Florida's anti-drag law is likely constitutional
A majority of the court, however, disagreed with Judge Andrew Brasher that the court should rule on whether the statewide injunction entered in the case…
 • Chris Geidner
Todd Blanche doesn't believe in the rule of law. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis don't care.
Blanche's Sunday night moves should not save his nomination. The reaction from the pair of soon-departing Republican senators is not oversight and not…
 • Chris Geidner
Jeanine Pirro's motion to dismiss the Reflecting Pool case is going to have ripple effects
The decision to end the case against former Olympian David Hearn is already making a big splash — and this is likely just the beginning, not the end, of…
 • Chris Geidner
Following SCOTUS ruling on Trump admin moves to end immigration protections, harm and fear spreads
An appeals court order would allow DHS to end TPS for Ethiopia, but a district court has kept it in place for now. Immigrant communities affected are…
 • Chris Geidner
Donald Trump's effort to run his lawsuits out of Florida has hit a snag: the law
Trump v. BBC, Trump v. NYT, and Trump v. IRS all sent a message to Trump on Monday. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
 • Chris Geidner
Thursday was the worst day for DOJ. So far.
DOJ withdrew its subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, but the hearing that preceded that decision showed just how degraded DOJ has become.
 • Chris Geidner
Federal judge questions Hegseth's "High-T" military plan in light of Trump's anti-trans ban
Judge Ana Reyes wants to know "the Department’s basis for treating trans men and other service members differently."
 • Chris Geidner
Fifth Circuit to consider whether the federal ban on firearm possession violates the Commerce Clause
The order came a month after Justice Thomas asked for just such a case. Also: A Hawaii Supreme Court justice speaks out. And, for paid subscribers…
 • Chris Geidner
The Trump admin DOJ went to a secretive deportation court this week
After the first hearing ever convened by the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, the judge concluded DOJ still had more work to do to make its case. Also…
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