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Race Against the Clock: The Battle to Remove Trump from California’s Primary Ballot

In a high-stakes race against time, the unfolding drama centers around an intense legal tug-of-war aimed at excluding former President Donald Trump from California’s March 5 primary ballot. Democrats nationwide have mobilized to challenge Trump’s eligibility, pointing to his alleged role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The clock is ticking,…
Conservative Judicial Activist’s Firm Receives $21 Million – Unraveling the Financial Web

In a recent tax filing, it was revealed that Leonard Leo’s consulting firm received a substantial $21 million in 2022 from The 85 Fund, a key player in Leo’s nonprofit network. The 85 Fund is currently under investigation for potential tax law violations by the D.C. attorney general. This development coincides with increased congressional scrutiny…
Judge Beryl Howell’s stark warning: Are ‘big lies’ pushing us towards authoritarianism? Join the legal debate on democracy’s crossroads.

In the aftermath of the Capitol storming on January 6, 2021, Judge Beryl Howell, a prominent figure in the judiciary’s response, recently expressed concerns about the influence of “big lies” and the looming threat of authoritarianism. As the federal court in Washington gears up for a historic trial involving former President Donald Trump, Howell, in…
Zurawski v. State of Texas. Uncover the struggles faced by women and physicians in the fight for abortion rights

The Texas Supreme Court recently entertained arguments in Zurawski v. State of Texas, a case brought by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of Texas physicians and women denied abortion care in life-threatening pregnancy complications. In August, a Texas district judge issued an injunction blocking Texas’s abortion bans concerning patients with dangerous pregnancy complications.…
A Day of Laughter in the Halls of Justice: Supreme Court’s Unusual Collegiality Sparks Hope for Compromise

The Supreme Court, typically solemn, witnessed an unexpected display of camaraderie during recent arguments. In this lively session, justices engaged in banter and laughter, marking a departure from the usual gravitas. The congenial atmosphere raised questions about the potential impact on the court’s dynamics and, more significantly, its decisions. The Supreme Court, known for its…
Can the Supreme Court reconcile the Second Amendment with modern demands on domestic abuse laws

In a pivotal Supreme Court hearing on disarming domestic abusers, the very essence of originalism faced scrutiny. The recent legal landscape, shaped by the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen decision, has raised questions about the constitutionality of gun laws and their alignment with the nation’s historical traditions. This upheaval has particularly…
Former hedge-fund manager George Jarkesy takes on the SEC in a high-stakes legal showdown.

In a pivotal case before the U.S. Supreme Court, former hedge-fund manager George Jarkesy, backed by influential figures like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, challenges the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) use of in-house judges to impose penalties. Jarkesy, accused by the SEC of misleading investors, argues that defendants have a constitutional right to present…
Deciphering the Legal Puzzle: Supreme Court Deliberates Mandatory Sentences Under the Armed Career Criminal Act

The Supreme Court recently engaged in a critical discussion about the interpretation of drug offenses triggering mandatory 15-year sentences under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), a federal three-strikes law. In a session marked by intricate legal considerations, the justices navigated through the complexities of determining which drug offenses qualify under the law, raising questions…
Navigating Legal Complexities: Unpacking the McElrath v. Georgia Dilemma

In a legal landscape where the double jeopardy clause usually protects individuals from being retried for the same crime, McElrath v. Georgia takes a unique turn. This case revolves around Damian McElrath, a defendant with a history of mental health issues who committed a heinous crime—stabbing and killing his mother. The jury’s verdict, finding McElrath…
Constitutional Showdown: SEC Under Fire in Landmark Legal Case

In a landmark case, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces a trifecta of constitutional challenges, creating a legal spectacle that could reshape administrative law. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has invalidated three aspects of the SEC’s operations, sparking a constitutional debate that now rests in the hands of the Supreme…