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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

U.S. argues that detained protesters can't seek release in federal court

Now, the government is seeking to convince a New York appeals court that the tool, a habeas corpus petition, should be generally off-limits in such cases, arguing that it runs afoul of American immigration law. If the U.S. argument is successful, noncitizens detained by the administration and placed in immigration proceedings could lose one of the most dependable methods of challenging their detention.
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fromJezebel
1 month ago

Even Justice Antonin Scalia Admitted Flag Burning Was Protected Free Speech

Trump also ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to find a case that could challenge the Johnson decision. It further instructs her to "prioritize the enforcement to the fullest extent possible," and gives her a pass to charge retroactive flag-burners with other crimes, such as disturbing the peace or breaking environmental laws. The text also commands Trump's cabal of White House lackeys to flag (lol) and detain any immigrants accused of the behavior,
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fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Democrats Need to Stop Letting Trump Set the Terms of Engagement

Democratic leaders repeatedly fail to mount effective opposition to aggressive MAGA initiatives, enabling unpopular authoritarian policies and political inertia.
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