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Prosecutors Torch Trump’s ‘Worst Conceivable’ Court Nominee

Posted on July 8, 2025

Emil Bove, a former Trump defense attorney and current DOJ official, has come under fire after being nominated by Donald Trump for a lifetime seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. …

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Justice Ann Walsh Bradley reflects on her 30 years of service on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Posted on July 8, 2025

In a heartfelt farewell after 30 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley emphasized judicial independence and the importance of public trust in the courts. Reflecting on her tenure, she highlighted …

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China’s human rights lawyers speak out, 10 years after crackdown

Posted on July 7, 2025

A decade after China’s largest crackdown on human rights lawyers—the 2015 “709 incident”—legal professionals and activists report that government control over the legal system has intensified under Xi Jinping. While once there was space for …

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Istanbul mayor’s jailed lawyer denounces ‘fabricated’ charges

Posted on July 7, 2025

In Turkey, the lawyer defending jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has himself been imprisoned amid what he calls a politically motivated purge. Mehmet Pehlivan, who represents İmamoğlu (President Erdoğan’s main rival), was detained in June …

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“We Could Not Remain Silent”: The Members of the Legal Profession Pursuing Ethics Investigation for AG Pam Bondi

Posted on July 5, 2025

In this commentary, law professors Abbe Smith and Ellen Yaroshefsky reflect on the legal profession’s responsibility to uphold ethical standards, focusing on efforts to initiate an ethics investigation into former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. …

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The Supreme Court and Congress Cede Powers to Trump and the Presidency

Posted on July 4, 2025

In a dramatic shift, both the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress have increasingly deferred to President Donald Trump’s authority, signaling a rebalancing of constitutional powers in favor of the executive. The Supreme Court recently ruled …

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Conservative Litigator Paul Clement to Defend Maryland Federal Judges in DOJ Lawsuit

Posted on July 3, 2025

Prominent conservative litigator and former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement has been retained to defend 15 federal judges in Maryland, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, in a highly …

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ABA President Bill Bay Speaks on “Defending Justice & the Rule of Law”

Posted on June 29, 2025

In this captivating talk, ABA President Bill Bay delivers a powerful message on the vital importance of defending justice and upholding the rule of law. Drawing on his extensive legal experience, Bay emphasizes the fundamental …

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Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over Netanyahu corruption trial

Posted on June 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump harshly criticized Israeli prosecutors over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, asserting that the legal proceedings threaten to undermine regional diplomacy during a sensitive period. Netanyahu, who was indicted in …

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Chief Justice Roberts Warns Against Anti-Judge Rhetoric

Posted on June 28, 2025

At a judicial conference in North Carolina, Chief Justice John Roberts cautioned that hostile political rhetoric directed at judges can incite violence. While not naming specific individuals, Roberts acknowledged issuing statements in response to inflammatory …

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