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www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Trump and Allies Assail Conviction With Faulty Claims

Former President Trump and his loyalists reject guilty verdict, criticize judge and legal system, perpetuating false claims to discredit the trial. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump Cites Litany of Misleading Claims After the Verdict

Former President Trump dismissed his conviction, accused political manipulation, and exaggerated claims about the case. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Social justice

More Democrats Join Move to Censure Justice Alito Over Upside Down Flag: Beyond Poor Judgment'

Rep. Steve Cohen's resolution to censure Justice Alito gains Democrat support but is unlikely to reach a vote in the GOP-controlled House. [ more ]
#supreme-court
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Law

Jamie Raskin Explains What America Could Do to Fix the Supreme Court

Democracy can repair the damage of a conservative supermajority believing itself above the law. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Stupidity Saves The Day! - See Also

Abortion medication legality upheld by Supreme Court. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Law

Jamie Raskin Explains What America Could Do to Fix the Supreme Court

Democracy can repair the damage of a conservative supermajority believing itself above the law. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 week ago
Law

Stupidity Saves The Day! - See Also

Abortion medication legality upheld by Supreme Court. [ more ]
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Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Judge James Ho Delivers Tour De Force In Disingenuous Bullsh*t

The lawsuit led to a controversial decision by Christian legal activist Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk affecting public perception of the judiciary. [ more ]
#conflict-of-interest
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Trump Lawyers File Even More Garbage Motions In Desperate Bid To Stave Off New York Trial

Trump's lawyers are accused of delaying tactics by repeatedly filing motions to recuse a judge.
The judge consulted judicial ethics committee which found no conflict of interest in the case. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Law

High State Courts Are Rife With Ethics Concerns

North Carolina Supreme Court justice Paul Newby has heard at least six cases involving Duke Energy, a company in which he and his wife had a financial stake.
Newby's involvement in these cases raises concerns about impartiality and adherence to judicial ethics. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Trump Lawyers File Even More Garbage Motions In Desperate Bid To Stave Off New York Trial

Trump's lawyers are accused of delaying tactics by repeatedly filing motions to recuse a judge.
The judge consulted judicial ethics committee which found no conflict of interest in the case. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Law

High State Courts Are Rife With Ethics Concerns

North Carolina Supreme Court justice Paul Newby has heard at least six cases involving Duke Energy, a company in which he and his wife had a financial stake.
Newby's involvement in these cases raises concerns about impartiality and adherence to judicial ethics. [ more ]
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Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Was That Sarcasm Or Sexism? - See Also

Social media posts can have unintended consequences.
Judicial ethics are critical in maintaining trust in the legal system.
Allegations of harassment can lead to legal action. [ more ]
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