Those making this argument are taking advantage of a crisis to try to keep due process out of college campuses.
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Kentucky AG Calls for Statewide Hold on Abortions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Kentucky’s attorney general released a statement after Planned Parenthood sued the state of Texas over abortion.
DOJ Looking into NC Sen. Burr’s Stock Trades Before Coronavirus Outbreak
The probe is being coordinated with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the FBI has also contacted Burr.
Should States Punish the Insane?
A new Supreme Court ruling allows states to abolish the insanity defense, but justice demands treating, not punishing, mentally ill
Texas Abortion Providers Accuse Gov. of ‘Playing Politics,’ Sue over Abortion Ban amid Coronavirus
Texas abortion providers sued the state Wednesday to challenge an order that prohibited procedures considered not medically necessary, including abortion.
AG Barr Files Statement of Interest in Connecticut Transgender Athlete Lawsuit
Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday filed a statement of interest in a Connecticut lawsuit to block male athletes from
New York, New Jersey Crack Down on Social-Distancing Measures
The governors of New York and New Jersey have vowed to crack down on social distancing as the number of
On the Limits of Law
The extent to which law is a barrier against to future presidential muscle-flexing, for good or ill, depends not on
Now More than Ever, Free-Speech Dogma Is Worth Defending
Charlottesville, Va. mayor Michael Signer argues that we must restrict speech to maintain the rule of law. He couldn’t be
Durham Probe Expected to Conclude in Summer, May Be Delayed by Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. Attorney John Durham, the head of a criminal probe into the origins of the Russiagate investigation, is expected to
Justice Department Drops Criminal Trial against Russian Firms Indicted by Mueller
The Justice Department on Monday abandoned plans to move forward with a criminal trial against two Russian firms indicted by
Federal Judge Orders Release of Chelsea Manning from Prison
Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst who leaked classified military information to Wikileaks., was jailed last year for refusing to
Supreme Court Allows ‘Remain in Mexico’ Rule to Remain in Place
The court’s decision overturns a lower court injunction against the policy covering the entire U.S.-Mexico border.
Dem Senator Slams Chief Justice for Scolding Schumer, Implies that 80 Recent SCOTUS Decisions are Illegitimate
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has implied that 80 recent Supreme Court decisions are illegitimate due to the “partisan” nature of the
McCarthy Calls on Senate Democrats to Reconsider Leadership after Schumer’s SCOTUS Comments
The California Republican suggested Senate Democrats could go beyond simply censuring Schumer’s remarks.
McConnell to Hold Schumer’s Feet to the Fire for Threatening Gorsuch, Kavanaugh
Schumer told a crowd of pro-abortion activists that Gorsuch & Kavanaugh “will pay the price” if they decide to overturn
Schumer Claims Conservative Supreme Court Justices Will ‘Pay the Price’ if They Rule against Abortion Advocates
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday warned Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh regarding a case on
Can States Protect Women from ‘Unsafe’ Abortion?
The Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow in a case challenging a Louisiana law regulating abortion providers.
Supreme Court Faces First Pro-Life Litmus Test for Trump Appointees Gorsuch and Kavanaugh
The Supreme Court will hear opening arguments Wednesday in its first major abortion case since Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett
Barr Taking Over Antitrust Probes of Silicon Valley Tech Companies
William Barr has tightened his control of the Justice Department’s antitrust probes, a move that could spell trouble for Silicon Valley
Federal Appeals Court Throws Out Competition Lawsuit against DC Trump Hotel
A federal appeals court rejected an unfair competition lawsuit against President Trump’s Washington, D.C. luxury hotel on Friday.
Just How Concerning Is the Coronavirus?
Rich, Michael, Luke, Alexandra, and Jim discuss the coronavirus and the Born-Alive bill in the Senate during The Editors podcast.
Trump Campaign Files Libel Suit against NYT over Russian Interference Claims
The Trump campaign announced on Wednesday that it had filed a libel suit against the New York Times over a column
Cincinnati Democrat Faces Up to 50 Years in Prison over Alleged Bribery Scheme
Tamaya Dennard is accused of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion, according to a federal affidavit detailed by the Cincinnati
Trump Accuses Sotomayor of Using ‘Shame’ to Turn Conservative Justices against His Administration
This follows a 5-4 ruling which allowed the Trump administration to implement its “public charge” rule.
Making Sense of the Harvey Weinstein Verdict
The former Hollywood power-player is likely to face a long prison sentence despite being acquitted of the most serious charges
Smollett Released on Bond after Pleading Not Guilty to Hoax Hate Crime Charges
Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty on Monday to new felony charges related to allegations that he paid two acquaintances to stage
Trump Commutes Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich’s Corruption Sentence
Blagojevich is currently serving a 14-year sentence in Colorado federal prison after being found guilty in 2011 of attempting to
Why Wasn’t Andrew McCabe Charged?
The proof that he willfully deceived investigators appears strong, but the Justice Department likely felt there were too many obstacles
Michael Avenatti Found Guilty on All Counts in Nike Extortion Trial
Attorney Michael Avenatti was found guilty on all counts in his Nike extortion trial on Friday and faces a sentence
Ranking House Armed Services Republican Claims Trump’s Use of Pentagon Funds for Border Wall is Unconstitutional
Marc Thornberry warned that while border security was important, the diversion of funds “undermines the principle of civilian control of
Graham, McConnell Back AG Barr Following Criticism of Trump Tweets
Senator Lindsey Graham on Thursday expressed “complete confidence” in Attorney General William Barr following an interview in which Barr complained
Former Justice Department Attorney Warns That Prosecutorial Abuses Go Beyond FISA Process
In a memo, Ankush Khardori, who recently left the DOJ, alleges the misuse of another obscure bureaucratic mechanism to skirt
Dept. of Education Opens Investigation into Harvard, Yale over Chinese, Saudi Funding
Universities are required by law to report gifts and contracts from foreign sources worth more than $250,000 per year.
Sudan to Hand Omar al-Bashir Over to ICC on Genocide Charges
Sudan will hand over its former president, Omar al-Bashir, to the International Criminal Court to be tried on genocide and
FTC to Review Past Big Tech Mergers, Demands Info from Apple, Facebook, Amazon
U.S. regulators announced Tuesday that they are demanding information about past mergers from Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Alphabet.
Trump Labels Roger Stone’s Recommended Sentence a ‘Miscarriage of Justice,’ Hints at Possible Pardon
“The real crimes were on the other side, as nothing happens to them. Cannot allow this miscarriage of justice!” the
Pornhub’s System for Removing Nonconsensual Content Doesn’t Work, Investigation Finds
Pornhub pushes users towards content that was recorded nonconsensually, an investigation of the company’s practices has found.
Clinton Refuses to be Served Tulsi Gabbard’s Defamation Lawsuit
“I will not allow this blatant effort to intimidate me and other patriotic Americans into silence go unchallenged,” Gabbard wrote
Male Iowa Sex Felon to Be Released after Gender Transition
Joseph Matthew Smith was sentenced to prison in 2015 and expressed a desire to begin the gender transition process in
Michael Flynn Explains Guilty Plea Withdrawal in New Filing: ‘I Never Lied . . . I Am Innocent’
Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded his innocence and said he “never lied” to federal investigators in a
GOP Senators Urge Barr to Declassify Footnotes in Russia Probe IG Report: ‘The American People Have a Right to Know’
Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson wrote in a letter to Barr stating, “The American people have a right to
In Impeachment’s Obstruction Dispute, Dissembling by Both Sides
Trump’s team says the House should have gone to court to compel witnesses – but when the House did, they
What the Founders Told Us about ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors’
The historical evidence suggests that a statutory violation isn’t required for impeachment. It also suggests President Trump shouldn’t be removed
Court Sentences Chinese University of Minnesota Student to Six Months in Prison for Anti-Regime Tweets
The student, Luo Daiqing, was detained in July in Wuhan after returning home from the spring semester in Minnesota.
Schiff on 2020: Trump’s ‘Misconduct Cannot Be Decided at the Ballot Box’
Schiff (D., Calif.) pushed back on the claim that the 2020 election makes any effort to hold President Trump accountable