Newsom orders clearing of homeless camps Agreeing with the Supreme Court ruling, Newsom ordered that thousands of homeless people be removed from the street Salon · Jul 25, 2024
Supreme Court ruling may put presidents above the law – but even kings never were Many observers say a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision from July 1, 2024, turns presidents into kings – but they underestimate how truly radical the ruling actually may be. In fact, though the court’s majority said it was honoring constitutional tradition, it appears to have created something entirely new: a… The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024
Louisiana Federal Court Affirms the Right To Peacefully Protest Nearly eight years after it was filed, the vexatious lawsuit against protester DeRay Mckesson has been dismissed with prejudice. Reason · Jul 12, 2024
What Do Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Field Have In Common? Both of their bodyguards shot someone. Last week, a Deputy U.S. Marshall, assigned to protect Justice Sotomayor, shot a carjacker: A member of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's security detail shot an armed man during an attempted carjacking in the early morning hours, according to court documents. It happened as… Reason · Jul 10, 2024
Determined To Avoid Presidential Paralysis, SCOTUS Endorses Presidential Impunity We need not conjure "extreme hypotheticals" to understand the danger posed by an "energetic executive" who feels free to flout the law. Reason · Jul 10, 2024
Supreme Court Justice's Security Thwarts Armed Carjacking Attempt Security incident involving Justice Sotomayor's security detail in D.C. highlights risks faced by law enforcement and notable figures in carjacking attempts. Top News · Jul 10, 2024
Security detail of Justice Sonia Sotomayor shoots armed man in attempted carjacking The suspect was hospitalized and placed under arrest Latin Times · Jul 9, 2024
Justice Sonia Sotomayor's security detail shoots man during attempted carjacking, authorities say A member of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s security detail shot an armed man during an attempted carjacking in the early morning hours The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
Deputy US Marshal Shoots 18-Year-Old In Carjacking Incident An 18-year-old attempted carjacking near Justice Sotomayor's residence leads to an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC. Investigation underway. Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Supreme Court justice’s bodyguard shoots armed carjacker outside her DC home Carjacking comes as Supreme Court has sought additional funding for security The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
U.S. Marshal Shoots Carjacker Pointing Gun At Supreme Court Justice's Home An 18-year-old suspect was shot by a U.S. Marshal during a carjacking attempt near Justice Sotomayor's residence in Washington, D.C. The suspect sustained ... Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Expert: SCOTUS ruling worse than thought Under Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors can't use evidence of "official" conduct to try "unofficial" acts Salon · Jul 8, 2024
Democrats in disarray as Trump immunity ruling raises stakes With democracy at a moment of maximum peril, millions were pinning their hopes on the Democratic party as a last wall of defence – but the debate changed that The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2024
The Guardian view on Trump and presidential immunity: the return of the king Editorial: The supreme court’s sweeping ruling is a blow to democracy in the US The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024
Reason · Jul 2, 2024 Sotomayor Is Right: The Supreme Court Should Reevaluate Absolute Immunity for Prosecutors The doctrine makes it nearly impossible for victims of prosecutorial misconduct to get recourse.
The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024 US Supreme Court immunity ruling ideal for a president who doesn’t care about democracy The US Supreme Court has made a hugely significant and equally controversial judgment. It is one which could affect the results of the 2024 election, the rule of law and democratic institutions in the United States and shape the powers of the nation’s highest office for years to come.
Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2024 What does Trump’s Supreme Court immunity decision mean? Dissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of ‘nightmare’ scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.
Salon · Jul 2, 2024 SCOTUS would've given Nixon a pass Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision would make even Richard Nixon blush
Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2024 ‘Dangerous precedent’: Biden denounces court ruling on Trump immunity US president warns Supreme Court decision means there are virtually no limits on what a president could do in office.
Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2024 How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.
Top News · Jul 1, 2024 Supreme Court's Decision On Presidential Immunity Sparks Controversy Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity sparks debate over accountability and balance of power in the executive branch.
The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024 ‘Above the law’ in some cases: Supreme Court gives Trump − and future presidents − a special exception that will delay his prosecution The United States Supreme Court has handed former president Donald Trump what may be the most favorable legal decision he could have reasonably hoped for in his fight against federal prosecution for his attempts to reverse the 2020 election outcome.
Roll Call · Jul 1, 2024 After immunity ruling, Biden urges voters to deliver verdict on Trump - Roll Call President Biden slammed conservative Supreme Court justices' decision to grant Donald Trump, and other presidents, immunity for official acts.
The Guardian - US · Jul 1, 2024 Was Donald Trump a king as president? The US supreme court thinks so In ruling that Trump enjoys ‘absolute immunity’ for ‘official acts’ as president, the court has set a disturbing precedent
Latin Times · Jul 1, 2024 Lawmakers and Latino advocacy groups react to SCOTUS ruling on Trump's immunity case The Supreme Court ruled Trump has some immunity in his federal election interference case. Latino advocates say the decision is "terrifying"