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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 hours ago

Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemned attacks on judges that threaten the Constitution and the rule of law.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Justice John Roberts Rebukes Trump Call to Impeach Judge

Chief Justice Roberts rejects Trump's impeachment call against Judge Boasberg, affirming court processes over political retaliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Retired Supreme Court Justice Warns Legal System Doesn't Work' If You Start Impeaching Judges' Amid Trump's Attacks

Impeaching judges for disagreeable decisions undermines the judicial system, warns Justice Breyer.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Grow a Pair!' Fox's Mark Levin Drops Scorched Earth Attack On John Roberts Defending Federal Judges

Mark Levin criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for defending judges against Trump's impeachment calls, arguing it threatens the separation of powers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 hours ago

Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemned attacks on judges that threaten the Constitution and the rule of law.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Justice John Roberts Rebukes Trump Call to Impeach Judge

Chief Justice Roberts rejects Trump's impeachment call against Judge Boasberg, affirming court processes over political retaliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Retired Supreme Court Justice Warns Legal System Doesn't Work' If You Start Impeaching Judges' Amid Trump's Attacks

Impeaching judges for disagreeable decisions undermines the judicial system, warns Justice Breyer.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Grow a Pair!' Fox's Mark Levin Drops Scorched Earth Attack On John Roberts Defending Federal Judges

Mark Levin criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for defending judges against Trump's impeachment calls, arguing it threatens the separation of powers.
more#supreme-court
#trump-administration
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump administration is seen as nearing outright defiance of judicial authority, igniting concerns among legal experts.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

The Trump administration asserted authority to fire administrative law judges without cause, challenging existing legal protections.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

So, We've Entered The 'FBI Arresting Judges' Stage Of Dystopia - Above the Law

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin judge amid tensions over courthouse arrests by ICE.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

If leaders stay silent, the US won't survive Trump's next 100 days | Robert Reich

The Trump regime poses a significant threat to civil liberties and the rule of law in the United States.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Is the US in a constitutional crisis?

The Trump administration's attacks on the judiciary pose risks to judicial independence and potentially indicate a constitutional crisis.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump administration is seen as nearing outright defiance of judicial authority, igniting concerns among legal experts.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

The Trump administration asserted authority to fire administrative law judges without cause, challenging existing legal protections.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

So, We've Entered The 'FBI Arresting Judges' Stage Of Dystopia - Above the Law

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin judge amid tensions over courthouse arrests by ICE.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

If leaders stay silent, the US won't survive Trump's next 100 days | Robert Reich

The Trump regime poses a significant threat to civil liberties and the rule of law in the United States.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Is the US in a constitutional crisis?

The Trump administration's attacks on the judiciary pose risks to judicial independence and potentially indicate a constitutional crisis.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.
more#trump-administration
#immigration-enforcement
Washington DC
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Judge Orders Daily Updates on Trump Administration's Efforts to Retrieve Wrongly Deported Man

Federal judge orders daily updates on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting judicial concerns over executive power and immigration enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table - Above the Law

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan reflects a concerning government overreach and has unified diverse political factions in defense of judicial independence.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Judge Orders Daily Updates on Trump Administration's Efforts to Retrieve Wrongly Deported Man

Federal judge orders daily updates on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting judicial concerns over executive power and immigration enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table - Above the Law

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan reflects a concerning government overreach and has unified diverse political factions in defense of judicial independence.
more#immigration-enforcement
#legal-system
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Trump Administration to Judges: 'We Will Find You'

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan represents a broader attempt to intimidate the judiciary and undermine judicial independence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

MPs' attacks on judges a huge threat to the rule of law, says attorney general

Political attacks on judges threaten the rule of law and judicial independence, warns Attorney General.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Chief Justice warns of threats to judicial independence ahead of Trump inauguration

Judicial independence is under threat from public criticism and intimidation, according to Chief Justice John Roberts in his year-end review.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Trump Administration to Judges: 'We Will Find You'

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan represents a broader attempt to intimidate the judiciary and undermine judicial independence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

MPs' attacks on judges a huge threat to the rule of law, says attorney general

Political attacks on judges threaten the rule of law and judicial independence, warns Attorney General.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Chief Justice warns of threats to judicial independence ahead of Trump inauguration

Judicial independence is under threat from public criticism and intimidation, according to Chief Justice John Roberts in his year-end review.
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#democracy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump is concentrating power. A key faction of judges supports the idea | Jan-Werner Muller

The article critiques the expansion of presidential power and the troubling inaction of the judiciary against unconstitutional actions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law and a Great Battle Looms

Marine Le Pen's legal disqualification leaves French voters without a candidate, provoking unrest ahead of the 2027 election.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chuck Schumer Says the United States is in a Constitutional Crisis Thanks to Lawless, Angry' Trump

Schumer identifies a constitutional crisis linked to Trump's actions and argues against judicial impeachment attempts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump is concentrating power. A key faction of judges supports the idea | Jan-Werner Muller

The article critiques the expansion of presidential power and the troubling inaction of the judiciary against unconstitutional actions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law and a Great Battle Looms

Marine Le Pen's legal disqualification leaves French voters without a candidate, provoking unrest ahead of the 2027 election.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chuck Schumer Says the United States is in a Constitutional Crisis Thanks to Lawless, Angry' Trump

Schumer identifies a constitutional crisis linked to Trump's actions and argues against judicial impeachment attempts.
more#democracy
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Mark Your Calendar: National Law Day Of Action - Above the Law

The legal industry is facing unprecedented challenges to its independence and fairness.
A National Law Day of Action is being organized to address these threats.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Le Pen vows to fight political' ruling, as France's main parties stage rival rallies

Marine Le Pen vows to challenge a judicial ruling that may prevent her from the next presidential election, framing it as a political fight.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on sentencing guidelines: rightwing politicians must not call the tune | Editorial

Judicial independence is at risk due to government intervention in sentencing guidelines, particularly those addressing minority groups.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Shabana Mahmood: lord chancellor with political nous unafraid to shake up system

Shabana Mahmood showcases political acumen, influencing Labour's strategies and advocating for equitable treatment in the justice system.
#wisconsin-supreme-court
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Law

Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Says There's No Right to Abortion in State Constitution

A Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate pre-judged an abortion case, indicating a bias that raises concerns about impartiality in the judicial process.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election has broad implications affecting state law and voter rights.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Law

Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Says There's No Right to Abortion in State Constitution

A Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate pre-judged an abortion case, indicating a bias that raises concerns about impartiality in the judicial process.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election has broad implications affecting state law and voter rights.
more#wisconsin-supreme-court
#us-attorneys
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

The White House's sudden firing of two career prosecutors raises concerns about presidential overreach.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Opinion | Trump's Legal Shakedowns Won't End With the Adams Case

The Trump Justice Department's strategy of demanding loyalty from U.S. attorneys poses serious threats to judicial integrity.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

The White House's sudden firing of two career prosecutors raises concerns about presidential overreach.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Trump's Legal Shakedowns Won't End With the Adams Case

The Trump Justice Department's strategy of demanding loyalty from U.S. attorneys poses serious threats to judicial integrity.
more#us-attorneys
#trump
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US politics

Roberts strongly rebukes Trump, GOP rhetoric about impeaching judges

Chief Justice Roberts rebuked Trump's call for judicial impeachment, asserting established norms against such actions over disagreement with judicial rulings.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Launches New All-Caps Attack On Judge Who Blocked Him Here's The Dubious CONFLICT OF INTEREST!'

Trump alleges conflict of interest against Judge Boasberg linked to his ruling on deportations; Chief Justice Roberts rebukes his claims.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

The Chief Justice Rebuked Impeachment Threats

Trump demands impeachment of federal judge for ruling against deportation plan.
Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump, stating impeachment is inappropriate for judicial disagreements.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have said they want to impeach judges. Here's why it's likely an empty threat.

Trump and Musk advocate for the impeachment of judges, reflecting a broader strategy to undermine the judiciary and judicial authority.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Roberts strongly rebukes Trump, GOP rhetoric about impeaching judges

Chief Justice Roberts rebuked Trump's call for judicial impeachment, asserting established norms against such actions over disagreement with judicial rulings.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Launches New All-Caps Attack On Judge Who Blocked Him Here's The Dubious CONFLICT OF INTEREST!'

Trump alleges conflict of interest against Judge Boasberg linked to his ruling on deportations; Chief Justice Roberts rebukes his claims.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Chief Justice Rebuked Impeachment Threats

Trump demands impeachment of federal judge for ruling against deportation plan.
Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump, stating impeachment is inappropriate for judicial disagreements.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have said they want to impeach judges. Here's why it's likely an empty threat.

Trump and Musk advocate for the impeachment of judges, reflecting a broader strategy to undermine the judiciary and judicial authority.
more#trump
#donald-trump
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Donald Trump Wants To Impeach Judge Who Dared To Explain Basic Con Law - Above the Law

Trump exhibits a disregard for judicial independence, calling for impeachments of judges who rule against him.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump says he wouldn't defy courts despite claims he ignored deportation order

Trump insists he will not defy court rulings, despite providing a defense for actions perceived as court flouting.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

What John Roberts's Rebuke of Trump Left Out

Chief Justice John Roberts defended judicial independence but overlooked the critical legal issues raised against Trump in his statement.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Donald Trump Wants To Impeach Judge Who Dared To Explain Basic Con Law - Above the Law

Trump exhibits a disregard for judicial independence, calling for impeachments of judges who rule against him.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump says he wouldn't defy courts despite claims he ignored deportation order

Trump insists he will not defy court rulings, despite providing a defense for actions perceived as court flouting.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

What John Roberts's Rebuke of Trump Left Out

Chief Justice John Roberts defended judicial independence but overlooked the critical legal issues raised against Trump in his statement.
more#donald-trump
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
NYC politics

4 things to know about Judge Boasberg as he battles Trump over deportation flights

Judge James Boasberg is facing potential impeachment threats for challenging the Justice Department on deportation orders, reflecting a broader tension between judiciary and executive.
Right-wing politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Seeing double standard, 5th Circuit judge resigns from judicial group over threats statement

Judge James C. Ho resigned from the Federal Judges Association over perceived bias in their statements on judicial threats.
Ho criticized the Association for failing to protect conservative justices contrary to its claims of supporting judicial independence.
#rule-of-law
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK

Judicial independence and the rule of law are essential, especially amid political disagreements over immigration policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hong Kong chief justice claims overseas judges have left due to orchestrated harassment'

Foreign judges are leaving Hong Kong's judiciary amid concerns over legal independence following the national security law and increasing geopolitical tensions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK

Judicial independence and the rule of law are essential, especially amid political disagreements over immigration policies.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Hong Kong chief justice claims overseas judges have left due to orchestrated harassment'

Foreign judges are leaving Hong Kong's judiciary amid concerns over legal independence following the national security law and increasing geopolitical tensions.
more#rule-of-law
fromtime.com
2 months ago
US politics

ICC Condemns Sanctions by Trump Administration and Pledges to Continue Its Work

The ICC denounces U.S. sanctions as attacks on its judicial integrity and calls for global support for justice.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tunisia's Ennahdha party slams lengthy jail term for its leader Ghannouchi

Ennahdha condemns Rached Ghannouchi's sentencing as a political trial undermining judicial independence.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Hope You Enjoyed Hybrid - See Also

Sullivan & Cromwell's return to a five-day office week signifies a shift back towards traditional work structures amidst hybrid trends.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
3 months ago

Chief Justice Roberts rails against "illegitimate" attacks on judges

Judicial independence is crucial and must be defended against public officials' disregard and intimidation efforts.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Amid mass repression, glimmers of resistance in Hong Kong

Resistance against government repression continues in Hong Kong despite intensified crackdowns on activists and a repressive legal environment.
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