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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Justice Acosta Unveiled and Unleashed | amNewYork

Justice Rolando Acosta retired to advocate for judicial independence after witnessing political influences affecting the judiciary, particularly regarding the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks 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.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Law

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Shows Some Judges Actually Have A Good Sense Of Humor - Above the Law

Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Justice Acosta Unveiled and Unleashed | amNewYork

Justice Rolando Acosta retired to advocate for judicial independence after witnessing political influences affecting the judiciary, particularly regarding the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks 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.
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Law

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Shows Some Judges Actually Have A Good Sense Of Humor - Above the Law

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#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months 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
4 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Trump admin and Gov. Hochul in war of words over explosive claims she threatened president with her power over NY appeal judges

Governor Hochul allegedly claimed, "I control the judges" during a meeting with Trump, raising concerns about judicial independence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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
2 months 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months 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
4 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Trump admin and Gov. Hochul in war of words over explosive claims she threatened president with her power over NY appeal judges

Governor Hochul allegedly claimed, "I control the judges" during a meeting with Trump, raising concerns about judicial independence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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
2 months 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.
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#authoritarianism
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks 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.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Trump Is Baiting the Courts

Authoritarian leaders use public opinion and popular yet illegal policies to weaken judicial power and undermine democracy through a tactic called court-baiting.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Chemerinsky: Trump aims to topple the courts, the republic's last line of defense

The Trump administration's actions represent a disturbing trend of undermining judicial independence and authority.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks 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.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Trump Is Baiting the Courts

Authoritarian leaders use public opinion and popular yet illegal policies to weaken judicial power and undermine democracy through a tactic called court-baiting.
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#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Judge in Eric Adams Case Refuses to Let Trump's DOJ Immediately Drop Charges

Allegations arise of a quid pro quo between the Trump administration and NYC Mayor Eric Adams concerning the dismissal of federal corruption charges.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | If Trump Defies the Courts, Then What?

The future of American democracy hinges on whether President Trump will comply with court orders amid numerous legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda

Federal judges facing threats compromise safety and judicial independence amid Trump's administration backlash.
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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

American Bar Association president speaks out against attacks on judges and lawyers

The Trump administration's actions challenge the impartiality of the judicial system, raising concerns among legal leaders.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Judge in Eric Adams Case Refuses to Let Trump's DOJ Immediately Drop Charges

Allegations arise of a quid pro quo between the Trump administration and NYC Mayor Eric Adams concerning the dismissal of federal corruption charges.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | If Trump Defies the Courts, Then What?

The future of American democracy hinges on whether President Trump will comply with court orders amid numerous legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda

Federal judges facing threats compromise safety and judicial independence amid Trump's administration backlash.
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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

American Bar Association president speaks out against attacks on judges and lawyers

The Trump administration's actions challenge the impartiality of the judicial system, raising concerns among legal leaders.
more#trump-administration
#government-overreach
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Top Law School Faculty Issue Letter Defending Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Duke Law faculty robustly defends academic freedom and judicial independence in response to government overreach.
Government threats undermine the legal profession's integrity and judicial independence.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Top Law School Faculty Issue Letter Defending Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Duke Law faculty robustly defends academic freedom and judicial independence in response to government overreach.
Government threats undermine the legal profession's integrity and judicial independence.
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#supreme-court
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour and the constitution: respect judicial independence | Editorial

Judicial independence in Britain faces challenges, as recent political exchanges threaten respect for court decisions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Has Died at 85

Justice David Souter's independent thinking significantly influenced the Supreme Court, contrasting sharply with more recent nominees.
His passing reflects both a personal loss and a shift in judicial philosophy in American politics.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

A coup d'etat': Israel's Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes

Netanyahu revives legal reforms to influence Israel's judiciary, raising alarm over judicial independence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour and the constitution: respect judicial independence | Editorial

Judicial independence in Britain faces challenges, as recent political exchanges threaten respect for court decisions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Has Died at 85

Justice David Souter's independent thinking significantly influenced the Supreme Court, contrasting sharply with more recent nominees.
His passing reflects both a personal loss and a shift in judicial philosophy in American politics.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

A coup d'etat': Israel's Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes

Netanyahu revives legal reforms to influence Israel's judiciary, raising alarm over judicial independence.
more#supreme-court
#judiciary
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trump, Saying Impeaching Judges Over Rulings Is Improper

Impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial decisions, emphasizes Chief Justice Roberts.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trump, Saying Impeaching Judges Over Rulings Is Improper

Impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial decisions, emphasizes Chief Justice Roberts.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
more#judiciary
#rule-of-law
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
more#rule-of-law
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks 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.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

Mr Jenrick's push to alter pre-sentence reporting guidelines threatens judicial independence, falsely claiming bias against certain groups while ignoring crucial sentencing disparities.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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

fromTruthout
3 months ago
Law

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

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#presidential-power
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
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.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israeli cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general

The vote of no confidence aimed at gaining limitless power, as part of a wider move to weaken the judicial branch and to promote loyalty to the government, she said.
UK news
#trump
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
2 months 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.
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
2 months 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.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

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

"The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose," Chief Justice Roberts stated, underscoring that impeachment should not arise from disagreements over judicial decisions.
NYC politics
Right-wing politics
fromABA Journal
2 months 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.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judges No Longer Need To Stop Federal Law Clerks From Applying To 'Political' Jobs While Clerking - Above the Law

Judicial ethics regarding clerks' political job applications have been relaxed, allowing judges discretion in evaluating potential risks.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Romania: Prosecutors probe canceled election front-runner DW 02/26/2025

Prosecutors are investigating Calin Georgescu for serious charges related to antisemitism, illegal weapons, and election misconduct.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Dear Federalist Society: It's Time To Lay Off The Chick-Fil-A - Above the Law

Judge Chad Readler's talk raises questions about judicial independence, reflecting on the DOJ's evolving role under Trump.
The ongoing association with Chick-fil-A indicates broader cultural and political tensions within conservatism.
#politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Top judge deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gaza asylum case

Lady Chief Justice criticized PM and opposition leader for undermining judicial independence during an asylum case discussion.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Top judge deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gaza asylum case

Lady Chief Justice criticized PM and opposition leader for undermining judicial independence during an asylum case discussion.
more#politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

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

Ennahdha party has condemned the sentencing of Rached Ghannouchi, claiming it represents a politicization of the judiciary reminiscent of pre-revolutionary Tunisia.
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