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SCOTUS guts what remained of the Voting Rights Act before taking on TPS termination case
It was Alito's decision, but Roberts has sought Wednesday's VRA result for more than 40 years. In the arguments over temporary protected status…
Apr 29
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James Comey posted a picture of seashells by the seashore. Trump's DOJ indicted him for it.
Another Comey indictment in this altogether embarrassing day for DOJ. Also: The Second Circuit creates a circuit split, blocking the Trump admin…
Apr 29
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DOJ's leaders just filed what amounts to a Truth social post as a legal filing in the ballroom case
Acting A.G. Todd Blanche, Associate A.G. Stanley Woodward, and Trent McCotter beclowned themselves in yet another dark, embarrassing moment for DOJ.
Apr 28
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DOJ jumps into action — to defend Trump's ballroom plan and attack those challenging it
Following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, DOJ's Brett Shumate calls National Trust's ballroom lawsuit "dangerous." And, for paid…
Apr 27
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DOJ plans to "strengthen" the federal death penalty — but Biden nearly cleared death row
DOJ seeks to expand federal methods of execution to include the firing squad. Also: Fifth Circuit rejects challenge to Texas's criminal immigration…
Apr 24
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Another step toward marijuana legalization
Today's rescheduling moves from DOJ follow key action from the Biden administration that made Acting A.G. Blanche's moves possible. And: The latest with…
Apr 23
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The SPLC indictment, the Klan history behind it, and the ignominy of Todd Blanche
Another dark day for DOJ.
Apr 22
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Three rulings in the past week show the scope and breadth of efforts to fight anti-trans attacks
A Montana Supreme Court decision protecting birth certificates, a ruling on Trump's anti-trans prison policies, and final judgment vacating RFK Jr.'s…
Apr 21
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D.C. Circuit Trump appointees again block contempt inquiry into Alien Enemies Act flights
Rao and Walker hold that Boasberg must "terminate" the contempt inquiry. In an 80-page dissent, Childs makes the case — without saying so directly — for…
Apr 15
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They're so much weaker than they want us to think they are
Orbán's out. J.D. Vance's weekend of shame. And a rant from the man at the White House. Also: The ballroom and the D.C. Circuit. And, for paid…
Apr 13
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The dangers of the Trump admin targeting journalists' sources, with Heidi Kitrosser
The Espionage Act, Kitrosser warns, could become "just another tool that gives the president huge discretion to go after people that he just doesn’t…
Apr 10
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Pentagon "in violation of" court order in case over press restrictions, federal judge rules
After some press pass restrictions were blocked, the Pentagon adopted an "interim policy" with similar restrictions. Also: The latest on the Trump…
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