Parts of the Trump Order on Elections Blocked by a Federal Court
A second federal judge ruled provisions of Trump’s order on elections exceeded his authority and would cause “irreparable harm” to the states challenging it.
Tag: Criminal Justice System
News and content focused on crime, courts, or law enforcement. This tag is also added to content about criminal and social justice related to systemic racism.
Supreme Court Ignored Precedent Instead of Overruling it
The Supreme Court ignored precedent. Can President Donald Trump – or any president – fire the heads of independent agencies created by Congress?
Florida Sheriff to ICE Protesters: “We will kill you.”
‘We will be notifying your family where to collect your remains, because we will kill you, graveyard dead,’ the Florida sheriff eerily warned Thursday.
#METOO accountability continues with Harvey Weinstein conviction
The push for accountability by the #Metoo movement continues as Harvey Weinstein is convicted.
How head of embattled Tennessee juvenile detention center held on to power for decades
Richard L. Bean remained in his perch as the superintendent of the juvenile detention center that bears his name despite scandals, investigations and the use of seclusion to punish children.
So They Could Have Brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back Sooner? Bonus: The DOJ’s Case Against Him Shattered
Looks like the government could have brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia home any time they wanted to. Interesting…
Trump Decried Crime in America, Then Gutted Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Gun violence is America’s most deadly public health crisis. The U.S. Department of Justice terminated 373 grants—a large share were for gun-violence prevention.
Trump’s Terrifying Attacks Cause Surge in Threats Against 242 Judges
Donald Trump’s attacks on specific judges has caused death threats and other attacks from his supporters to explode.
Violent crime prevention programs decimated by Trump just before Summer
A growing body of research has found a correlation between temperature spikes and violent crime.
Deportation fears push some New York immigrant students to virtual learning
Some NY schools turn to virtual learning as Trump deportation fears keep immigrant students home.
Court order blocks Trump from dismantling the Education Department
The court blocked Trump from dismantling the Education Department and reinstated department workers.
Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressure
Donald Trump has been heading toward the same destination since he took office in his second term: A showdown with the courts.
Birthright Citizenship Case Raises Judicial Authority Questions to SCOTUS
Should a single judge be able to issue nationwide preliminary injunctions? That's the question on judicial authority currently before the Supreme Court.
The terrifying influence of a guardian ad litem
Guardians ad litem are appointed to represent the interests of children in custody battles. Experts say their presence often results in mothers losing their kids to their abusers.
Abrego Garcia judge questions administration’s broad use of state secrets privilege
A federal judge said Friday the Trump administration has “pretty broadly” invoked the state secrets privilege to withhold information on its efforts — or, the judge indicated, a possible lack of effort — to return a wrongly deported Maryland man from a prison in El Salvador. President Donald Trump’s…
Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks GOP Plot to Steal North Carolina Election
Six months after the polls closed, Democrat Allison Riggs’ victory in a disputed state Supreme Court race could finally be certified.
