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Month: March 2026

Federal judges face threats after ruling against the Trump administration

Posted on March 1, 2026

A CBS News 60 Minutes investigation reports that federal judges who rule against President Trump’s agenda are increasingly facing intimidation and violent threats, including “swatting,” bomb threats, doxxing, and other harassment aimed at judges and …

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Pro-Trump attorneys push executive order that would give Trump sweeping power over elections: Sources

Posted on March 1, 2026

According to ABC News, a network of pro-Trump attorneys and allies is promoting a 17-page draft executive order that they say could give President Donald Trump sweeping authority over how U.S. elections are run. The …

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Tunisia Court Orders Release of Lawyer Who Criticized President

Posted on March 1, 2026

A court in Tunisia ordered the release of lawyer Ahmed Souab, whose family confirmed he was freed on February 23, 2026. Souab had become known for publicly opposing President Kais Saied and had been imprisoned …

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