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Harvard’s Black Student Enrollment Declines After Affirmative Action: Defying expectations, a Supreme Court decision curtailing race-based admissions still had a ...
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Philly-area colleges see dips in Black, Latino students post Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions
inquirer.com/education/race-based-college-admissions-enrollment-first-year-20240906.html
Abortion-rights measure will be on Missouri's November ballot: The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that an abortion-rights measure will be on the state’s ...
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Taylor Swift says she will vote for Kamala Harris: Pop megastar Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris on Tuesday after her debate against Republican rival Donald ...
reuters.com/world/us/taylor-swift-says-she-will-vote-kamala-harris-2024-09-11/
Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's 1st presidential debate: ABC News hosted the debate at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fact-checking-kamala-harris-donald-trumps-1st-presidential/story
Missouri Supreme Court will allow abortion amendment on the ballot: Voters in Missouri will be able to vote on an amendment to protect abortion access ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4872166-missouri-abortion-access/
Missouri High Court Restores Abortion Measure to Ballot: The court ruled hours before the state’s deadline for printing ballots for absentee voters.
nytimes.com/2024/09/10/us/missouri-abortion-ballot.html
US Supreme Court's Kagan says emergency docket does not lead to court's best work
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-courts-kagan-says-emergency-docket-does-not-lead-courts-best-work-2024-09-09/
RFK Jr. loses attempt to withdraw from Michigan ballot: The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the ballot in the ...
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Quick Glance: Kennedy and West Remain on Michigan Ballot
- The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the ballot despite suspending his campaign.
- The court also declined to disqualify Cornel West, allowing him to appear on the ballot as well.
- Kennedy's candidacy may negatively impact Trump, while West's presence is likely to hurt Harris.
- These decisions could significantly affect the outcome of the presidential election in Michigan.
Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing until after election : A New York judge on Friday delayed former President Trump’s sentencing until Nov. 26 ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4864584-donald-trump-sentencing-delayed/
Quick Glance: Trump's Sentencing Delayed Until November
- A New York judge has postponed Donald Trump's sentencing to November 26, ensuring no criminal penalties will occur before the election.
- Trump has employed delays as a legal strategy to halt his prosecutions while aiming to regain the presidency.
- Judge Juan Merchan cited the necessity of considering Trump's appeal as a reason for the delay.
- Prosecutors agreed to the postponement, highlighting security concerns related to the sentencing process.
WATCH: Trump praises 'heart and strength' of Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade
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Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on her groundbreaking path to Supreme Court in new memoir
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Quick Glance: Ketanji Brown Jackson Advocates for Gift Disclosure Transparency
- Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson emphasized the public's right to know what gifts judges accept to evaluate the impartiality of their decisions.
- Her comments come amid intense scrutiny of the Supreme Court over undisclosed trips and gifts.
- Jackson is considering supporting an ethics code for justices, stating that a binding code is standard for judges.
- President Biden proposed reforms in July, including term limits and mandatory gift disclosure for the Supreme Court.
Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate: Democratic candidate Kamala Harris put her Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive in a combative ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-harris-clash-debate-that-could-reshape-2024-race-2024-09-10/
Quick Glance: Trump Emphasizes Familiar Grievances at Wisconsin Rally
- Donald Trump addressed a rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, reiterating his familiar complaints about indictments and border policies.
- He announced plans for a 'Government Efficiency Commission' led by Elon Musk to assess federal government performance.
- While Trump focused on his campaign, Kamala Harris prepared for their upcoming debate in Pittsburgh, emphasizing national unity.
- Trump criticized the current administration for societal division and labeled its border policy as 'suicidal'.
Democrats to hold hearing on Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Monday announced that his panel ...
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Harvard's Black enrollment dips after US Supreme Court bars affirmative action: The percentage of Black students in Harvard University's freshman class dropped ...
reuters.com/world/us/harvards-black-enrollment-dips-after-us-supreme-court-bars-affirmative-action-2024-09-11/
Federal judge rejects Donald Trump's request to intervene in hush money case: A federal judge has rejected Donald Trump’s request to intervene in his New York ...
apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-sentencing-new-york-immunity-a905207c7db9fc48d022d68ac6cc12e1
Quick Glance: Trump Fails Again in Hush Money Case Appeal
- A federal judge denied Donald Trump's request to intervene in his New York hush money criminal case.
- Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that Trump did not meet the burden of proof for transferring the case to federal court.
- The Manhattan district attorney's office argued that state court decisions should proceed without delay.
- Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels.
Jack Smith Isn’t Backing Down: After a Supreme Court ruling challenged his case, the special counsel filed a fresh indictment of Donald Trump.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/08/jack-smith-isnt-backing-down/679635/
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Updated Charges in Election Interference Case
- Donald Trump has been indicted again after the Supreme Court excluded certain official acts in the prosecution.
- The new indictment charges him with the same four counts as the original, but with reduced evidence to comply with the Supreme Court's instructions.
- Trump criticized the indictment as shocking and a direct attack on democracy, while his campaign sought donations following the announcement.
- His legal team intends to challenge the new indictment, arguing it still contains significant flaws despite the revisions.
Brazil Supreme Court panel upholds judge's decision to block X nationwide: A Brazilian Supreme Court panel has upheld the decision of one of its justices to ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-musk-x-platform-moraes-shutdown-6942614705a4e85064f1d98628b49295
Quick Glance: Brazil Blocks Musk's X Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute
- Brazil has begun blocking Elon Musk's platform X after the company failed to comply with a court order.
- The suspension was enforced after X missed a deadline to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, escalating tensions with the Supreme Court.
- Court actions include daily fines for users attempting to access the platform via VPNs.
- The dispute has also resulted in the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Musk's satellite provider Starlink in Brazil.
Missouri high court allows abortion measure to stay on fall ballot: If approved by voters, the constitutional amendment would allow abortion until fetal ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/09/10/missouri-abortion-amendment-november-ballot-court/
Elon Musk's Starlink says it will follow Brazil judge's order and block X after all
axios.com/2024/09/04/brazil-starlink-x-compliance-musk-supreme-court
Quick Glance: Starlink Blocks X in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute
- Starlink has agreed to comply with Brazil's order to block the X platform.
- This decision follows a court ruling that froze Starlink's assets, while the company continues to challenge this order legally.
- The Brazilian telecom agency Anatel confirmed that Starlink would implement the blocking within hours.
- The conflict between X and Brazil has escalated over several months, particularly after Musk threatened to ignore legal directives.
Supreme Court Justice Alito reports German princess gave him $900 concert tickets
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Conservative activist launches $1bn crusade to ‘crush’ liberal America: Leonard Leo was architect of effort to secure conservative supermajority on the Supreme ...
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The Immoral US Housing Crisis Is a Shame We Must Correct—Now: While the United States might indeed be the richest country in history, it hasn’t proven ...
tomdispatch.com/where-can-we-live/
Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they’ve longed for in Philadelphia
sun-sentinel.com/2024/09/11/kamala-harris-gives-abortion-rights-advocates-the-debate-answer-theyve-longed-for-in-philadelphia/
Kagan Sees Threats to Everyday Rights Beyond Abortion: The justice said the Supreme Court’s reasoning in the Dobbs case called into question access to ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/09/us/politics/supreme-court-kagan-ethics.html
Justice Amy Coney Barrett: the Day My Son Found My Bulletproof Vest: The Supreme Court justice said her son’s initial response was “That’s so cool! Can I try it ...
thedailybeast.com/justice-amy-coney-barrett-the-day-my-son-found-my-bulletproof-vest
Harris blames Trump for state abortion bans in contentious debate: Vice President Kamala Harris laced into Donald Trump on Tuesday over his role in the ...
sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2024/09/10/harris-blames-trump-state-abortion/
A venture capital grant program for Black women officially ends after court ruling
npr.org/2024/09/11/nx-s1-5108729/fearless-fund-atlanta-grant-program-shut-down-lawsuit
Defying Protests, Mexico’s Senate Approves Judicial Overhaul: The chamber’s approval clears away the last major hindrance to the sweeping proposals championed by ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/11/world/americas/mexico-judical-overhaul-senate-vote.html
North Carolina elections agency appeals to keep RFK Jr. on ballot: RFK Jr.'s name on the ballot could help sway the presidential race in the swing state.
axios.com/2024/09/06/north-carolina-rfk-jr-elections-board
Quick Glance: Court Orders Removal of RFK Jr. from Ballots
- The North Carolina Court of Appeals has mandated the removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from absentee ballots, disrupting the state's voting process.
- Kennedy suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, prompting his request for removal from the ballot.
- The elections board previously denied this request, citing the printing of over 1.7 million ballots.
- Kennedy's legal team contended that failing to remove his name would confuse voters and infringe on his constitutional rights.
New citizens in Michigan share what voting means to them: New American voters, those who came to the U.S. as immigrants, refugees or asylum seekers ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/new-citizens-in-michigan-share-what-voting-means-to-them
Justice Clarence Thomas faces new recusal demand after wife's alleged message to conservative group
abcnews.go.com/Politics/justice-clarence-thomas-faces-new-recusal-demand-after/story
2024 US elections: where abortion will be on the ballot: Abortion will be on the ballot in at least eight U.S. states for the Nov. 5 election ...
reuters.com/world/us/after-ohio-win-abortion-rights-advocates-gear-up-2024-ballot-fights-2023-11-08/
Quick Glance: Medical Residents Shunning States with Abortion Bans
- According to the AAMC analysis, medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion bans when selecting residency programs.
- There is a more significant decrease in interest in residencies in states with abortion restrictions, not only among specialties most likely to treat pregnant patients, but also among aspiring doctors in other fields.
- The analysis suggests that the ongoing lack of interest in states with abortion bans among new doctors may ultimately 'negatively affect access to care in those states.'
- Medical educators and students confirm the concerns, noting that many young doctors are factoring politics into their residency selection, leading to a geographic misalignment between needs and chosen locations.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court denies a request to reconsider Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit dismissal
apnews.com/article/tulsa-race-massacre-reparations-lawsuit-racial-injustice-rehearing-e47ae4d251dd55e431ad01652f8c8464
Quick Glance: Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Tulsa Massacre Lawsuit Appeal
- The Oklahoma Supreme Court has denied a request to reconsider the lawsuit filed by Viola Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
- The lawsuit was dismissed in June 2023, with the justices providing no comments on their decision.
- Fletcher and Randle survived the massacre, which resulted in the deaths of up to 300 Black individuals and the destruction of the Greenwood District.
- The plaintiffs' attorney is calling for a Justice Department investigation into the massacre and urges President Biden to fulfill his promise of justice for the survivors.
Trump asks federal appeals court to delay his criminal hush money case: The request came after the judge in the case delayed Trump's sentencing.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-asks-federal-appeals-court-delay-criminal-hush/story
Judge Cannon Should Be Removed in Trump Case, CREW Argues in New Legal Filing: Judge Aileen M. Cannon has shown bias in throwing out Trump’s classified documents ...
propublica.org/article/judge-aileen-cannon-trump-documents-case-ethics-complaint-crew-jack-smith
Quick Glance: Request to Remove Judge Cannon from Trump Case
- The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is requesting the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove Judge Aileen Cannon from overseeing the former President Trump case.
- CREW claims Cannon has made numerous attempts to undermine the prosecution, including dismissing critical documents.
- Concerns about Cannon's potential bias and her slow management of the case have been raised in the filing.
- The appeals court is anticipated to rule against Cannon again, as her unprecedented decisions have drawn significant scrutiny.
Trump Seeks Election as Free Felon After a Year of Legal Peril: Donald J. Trump’s sentencing in Manhattan was delayed, thanks in part to his legal resources and ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/08/nyregion/trump-election-felon-sentence-delay.html
Striking Indian doctors want demands met before returning to work: Junior doctors in India's state of West Bengal vowed on Tuesday to keep up a protest strike ...
reuters.com/world/india/striking-indian-doctors-want-demands-met-before-returning-work-2024-09-10/
Jan. 6 can’t be denied in federal court: Inside the courtroom, judges and jurors silently absorb chilling sights and sounds from television screens. Outside ...
apnews.com/projects/january-6-cases/
Missouri abortion-rights amendment will appear on the ballot, state Supreme Court rules
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/missouri-abortion-rights-ballot-measure-state-supreme-court-rcna170395
Ginni Thomas Email Praised Group Opposing SCOTUS Reform: In a call with donors, First Liberty Institute’s Kelly Shackelford read the supportive email he said ...
propublica.org/article/ginni-thomas-email-scotus-ethics-reform-first-liberty-institute
Trump to skip arraignment in federal election interference case: Trump will plead not guilty to the freshly revised indictment.
axios.com/2024/09/03/trump-arraignment-election-interference-case
Quick Glance: Trump's Efforts to Postpone Sentencing Unraveled
- Donald Trump faces a lengthy appeals process after being convicted of 34 felony counts in the New York hush money case.
- His attorneys filed another motion to transfer the case to federal court, claiming the original evidence was flawed and violated constitutional rights.
- Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted a new indictment maintaining the original charges while modifying references to key figures involved.
- Trump's legal team proposed an extended timeline for pretrial proceedings, indicating plans to challenge the new indictment and seek dismissal based on recent legal rulings.
Samuel Alito accepted concert tickets from conservative German aristocrat: US supreme court justice took $900 tickets from leader known for ties to rightwingers ...
theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/09/samuel-alito-supreme-court
Harvard University Reports Drop in Black Freshmen After Court Ruling: Harvard University became the latest elite school to report a decline in first-year Black ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-11/harvard-is-latest-elite-college-to-report-drop-in-black-freshmen
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Kamala Harris Highlights “Trump Abortion Bans” Across U.S., Vows to Restore Roe v. Wade
democracynow.org/2024/9/11/debate_abortion
Justice Samuel Alito’s Stock Portfolio Stands Apart on US Supreme Court: Justice Samuel Alito is the only US Supreme Court member with a stake in more than two ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-09/justice-alito-s-stock-portfolio-stands-apart-on-us-supreme-court
Students return to campus while affirmative action does not. What’s the impact?: The first freshman class since a Supreme Court ruling ended affirmative action ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0909/Supreme-Court-affirmative-action-ruling-college-students
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Biden admin to require mental health coverage parity: The White House says health insurers are not complying with 2008 law in a move that's likely to draw ...
politico.com/news/2024/09/09/biden-mental-health-coverage-parity-00177808
Why Harris will be US President: On November 5, 2024, US Vice President Kamala Harris will most likely make history in more ways than one.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/why-harris-will-be-us-president--4753168
Quick Glance: Harris: The Next US President?
- Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the first Black woman of Indian descent elected as President of the United States.
- Her remarkable career began as a tough prosecutor and later as California's Attorney General, overseeing the largest state economy.
- Harris has united the Democratic Party and garnered support from key voter demographics, including Independents and young people.
- Polls indicate she is gaining traction in critical demographics, enhancing her chances for a historic election.
Judge lays out schedule in Trump's Jan. 6 case as election nears: November's election "is not relevant" to Trump's Jan. 6 case ...
axios.com/2024/09/05/trump-jan-6-case-immunity-schedule
Justice Alito Reported $900 Concert Tickets From a German Princess: Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, a former 1980s party girl and art collector who is now ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/08/us/politics/justice-alito-reported-900-concert-tickets-from-a-german-princess.html
US judge rejects auto parts maker's challenge to NLRB structure: A federal judge in Detroit on Monday said an auto parts manufacturer is likely to lose its ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-judge-rejects-auto-parts-makers-challenge-nlrb-structure-2024-09-09/
Elon Musk offers to 'give a child' to Taylor Swift in vile tweet sparking huge online backlash
standard.co.uk/news/world/taylor-swift-elon-musk-child-kamala-harris-donald-trump-u-b1181379.html
For a better-informed citizenry, pause for some fact checking during debates: The upcoming presidential debate should include a fact-checking pause to ensure ...
thehill.com/opinion/4870574-fact-checking-debate-protocols/
Missouri High Court OKs Ballot Measure to Enshrine Abortion Rights: Missouri’s Supreme Court has allowed a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in the ...
democracynow.org/2024/9/11/headlines/missouri_high_court_oks_ballot_measure_to_enshrine_abortion_rights
Bolsonaro Uses Judge’s Ban on X to Energize Brazil’s Right Wing: Former President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands in Sao Paulo, seeking to reinforce his grip on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-07/bolsonaro-uses-judge-s-ban-on-x-to-energize-brazil-s-right-wing
Supreme Court allows HHS to divert funds over abortion referrals: The government has diverted millions from Oklahoma’s family planning program because the state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/03/oklahoma-abortion-funding-supreme-court-title-x/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court sanctions funding withdrawal from Oklahoma
- The Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to withdraw millions in healthcare funds from Oklahoma for not providing abortion information.
- Oklahoma contended that state healthcare organizations should not be penalized for not advising on abortion options.
- The 10th Circuit Court upheld the federal government's authority to deny funding, while Oklahoma sought Supreme Court intervention.
- The Biden administration altered funding guidelines to ensure that organizations receiving Title X funds refer patients to abortion counseling services.
Most Americans in new survey say it is ‘likely’ there will be a peaceful transfer of power
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4867349-most-americans-peaceful-transfer-power-likely-2024-election-survey/
Congressional Black Caucus releases corporate accountability report on DEI: A majority of Fortune 500 companies have maintained their commitment to diversity ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4870237-corporate-accountability-report-dei/
Justice for Indigenous Nations Is Rare. But This Supreme Court Decision Proves It Is Possible.
theintercept.com/2024/09/10/supreme-court-mcgirt-oklahoma-indigenous-land/
Judge Sets Schedule for Trump Election Case After Hearing: Judge Tanya S. Chutkan laid out a swift schedule for the election interference case against Donald J ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/05/us/politics/trump-election-case-jan-6.html
Quick Glance: Court Schedules Trump Election Case Proceedings
- Judge Tanya S. Chutkan established a swift timeline for the election interference case against Donald J. Trump, after discussions among attorneys.
- The schedule remains unaffected by Trump's presidential campaign, allowing prosecutors to disclose evidence before the election.
- Key deadlines include the prosecutors' submission on immunity by September 26 and the defense's response by October 17.
- Judge Chutkan emphasized that the election's timing is irrelevant to court proceedings and that discussions on immunity cannot be postponed until after the election.
OPINION | Trump wants another Supreme Court bailout. Here’s how federal judges can stop him.
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US Labor Department can base OT pay eligibility on salaries, appeals court rules: A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld the U.S. Department of Labor's ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-labor-department-can-base-ot-pay-eligibility-salaries-appeals-court-rules-2024-09-11/
Michigan appeals court orders RFK Jr. removed from November ballot: Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday ordered former independent presidential candidate Robert ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/06/michigan-appeals-court-orders-robert-f-kennedy-rfk-jr-removed-from-november-election-ballot/75103927007/
Kennedy appeals lower court order keeping his name on Michigan ballot: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appealed a lower court order that would keep him on Michigan's ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/05/robert-kennedy-rfk-michigan-court-appeals-name-on-november-election-ballot-president-donald-trump/75086175007/
Quick Glance: Court Denies RFK Jr.'s Bid to Remove Name from Ballot
- A Michigan judge ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cannot withdraw from the ballot after suspending his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump.
- The judge supported the Secretary of State's decision, stating that minor party candidates cannot withdraw once nominated at a state convention.
- The Natural Law Party opposes Kennedy's withdrawal, arguing it jeopardizes their future ballot access.
- Kennedy claimed his withdrawal was timely and legally valid, but the judge noted it would harm the party's interests.
Michigan judge loses docket after she's recorded insulting gay people and Black people
apnews.com/article/michigan-judge-suspended-gay-black-insults-46ad22d3c123bd0e7b00ea189eb63a3d
Massachusetts court weighs fate of $70,000 engagement ring: Massachusetts' top court on Friday appeared open to modernizing how state law treats engagement rings ...
reuters.com/legal/government/massachusetts-court-weighs-fate-70000-engagement-ring-2024-09-06/
Ketanji Brown Jackson acted with Matt Damon in Harvard drama class: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who made history by becoming the first Black ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4866913-ketanji-brown-jackson-matt-damon-acting-harvard-university/
Republican states ask 9th Circuit to revive their bid to limit abortion pill access
reuters.com/legal/government/republican-states-ask-9th-circuit-revive-their-bid-limit-abortion-pill-access-2024-09-10/
Harvard’s Black enrollment drops after Supreme Court ruling: Harvard enrolled fewer Black students this fall, the first class after the Supreme Court banned ...
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Biden aims to boost mental health coverage: The Biden administration is rolling out regulations to make health insurers cover mental health on a par with ...
axios.com/2024/09/09/biden-mental-health-parity-requirements
California, Hawaii can ban guns in bars and parks, appeals court rules: California and Hawaii can enforce bans on carrying guns in some public locations ...
reuters.com/legal/california-hawaii-can-ban-guns-bars-parks-appeals-court-rules-2024-09-06/
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges and judge accepts his plea: Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case Thursday ...
cnn.com/2024/09/05/politics/hunter-biden-case/
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Pursues Alford Plea in Tax Case
- An attorney for Hunter Biden announced plans for an Alford plea in his Los Angeles federal tax trial.
- This plea would involve Biden admitting guilt to the charges while maintaining innocence regarding the underlying actions.
- Prosecutors expressed surprise at this change, stating they would only accept a straightforward guilty plea.
- The specific terms of Biden's proposed plea remain unclear as the judge encouraged discussions among the parties during a recess.
Jan. 6 rioter receives sentence reduction in wake of Supreme Court obstruction ruling
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4861682-jan-6-rioter-sentence-supreme-court-obstruction/
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Harris nomination 'gives a lot of people hope': "I know a little about being a first," Ketanji Brown Jackson tells "The View."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/ketanji-brown-jackson-harriss-nomination-lot-people-hope/story
What the Debate Made Clear About a Second Trump Term: ‘Tuesday’s debate made clear that the stakes of the November election could not be higher ...
time.com/7020197/debate-second-trump-term-essay/
Fact-checking GOP Trump fliers flooding swing-state mailboxes: Trump plays defense on Project 2025 while falsely attacking Kamala Harris’s record.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/09/fact-checking-gop-trump-fliers-flooding-swing-state-mailboxes/
“Dystopian Vision”: Carol Anderson on Trump’s Election Denial & Racist Fearmongering
democracynow.org/2024/9/11/debate_racism
Judge Orders Guardian to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman For Services It Never Provided
propublica.org/article/new-york-guardianship-services-judge-eldercare-judith-zbiegniewicz
Brown University sees a drop in Black, Hispanic new students following ruling that ended affirmative action
bostonglobe.com/2024/09/06/metro/brown-university-providence-rhode-island-supreme-judicial-court-ruling-affirmative-action-decline-in-black-hispanic-new-students/
Bexar County OKs voter registration outreach, defying Paxton: The move escalates a brewing fight with Texas Republicans over initiatives to proactively send ...
texastribune.org/2024/09/03/texas-voter-registration-applications-ken-paxton-bexar-county/
Quick Glance: Bexar County Defies Paxton with Voter Registration Plan
- Bexar County officials have decided to send voter registration forms to residents, ignoring threats from Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- The approval of a $393,000 outreach contract followed heated discussions where local GOP activists condemned the initiative as illegal.
- Democratic commissioners dismissed Paxton's legal threats as misleading and emphasized the nonpartisan nature of the outreach efforts.
- The plan's approval occurs amid rising tensions between Republican leaders and large Texas counties advocating for proactive voter registration initiatives.
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