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Trump's quiet federal abortion ban plot

Trump "likes the idea of a 16-week national abortion ban" but wants to keep it quiet, NY Times reports

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Griffin's Case (1869) and The Enforcement Act of 1870

Justice Kavanaugh was right. Chief Justice Chase's decision in Griffin's Case "forms the backdrop against which Congress" legislated The Enforcement Act of 1870.

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Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part IV: Justice Sotomayor and Kagan get the line between national power and federalism

The states do not need Section 3 to impose qualifications on state-created positions. But only the national government should decide questions about the President.

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Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part III: Justice Kavanaugh Gets Griffin's Case and Justice Barrett gets FedCourts

Why did Jonathan Mitchell not vigorously defend Griffin's Case and Chief Justice Chase? And Mitchell missed Justice Barrett's question about direct/collateral challenges due to his refusal to accept the sword-shield dichotomy.

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Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part II: Justice Jackson Gets "Office under the United States"

Justice Jackson explained that an ambiguous text should be interpreted in favor of expanding democracy. But Mitchell's concern about Foreign Emoluments Clause "boomerang" could have cut off a path of complete victory.

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Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part I: Justice Gorsuch Gets "Officers of the United States"

Justice Gorsuch demonstrates that he is the Court's most careful, consistent textualist.

Reason

Stephen Colbert on Trump’s supreme court defense: ‘That is dumb’

Late-night hosts discuss oral arguments over whether Trump engaged in insurrection and Ted Cruz’s new airport security bill

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US supreme court justices have strange views on whether Trump is disqualified

The justices, wanting to restore Trump to the ballot, didn’t address the underlying question of if he incited an insurrection

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Supreme Court leans towards Trump in ballot eligibility case

This informative article discusses the recent Supreme Court hearing on whether Donald Trump is eligible for the 2024 ballot, highlighting key arguments mad...

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Thoughts on the Supreme Court Oral Argument in the Trump Section 3 Case

The justices might well overrule the Colorado Supreme Court on the grounds that only Congress has power to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Such a ruling would be a serious mistake.

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Did Trump engage in insurrection? US supreme court largely ignores question

Justices near agreement in 14th amendment case, almost certain to overturn Colorado ruling removing Trump from ballot

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Attending Oral Argument in Trump v. Anderson

Not exactly what I expected, but a very rewarding experience.

Reason

Experts: Even SCOTUS libs may back Trump

Liberal justices not pushing back on arguments “suggests the cake is already baked,” law professor says

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US Supreme Court Skeptical Of Keeping Trump Off The Ballot

A majority of justices on the US Supreme Court appeared to be leaning on Thursday towards rejecting a ruling by a state court that would bar Donald Trump from running for president again.

Salon

KBJ grills Trump lawyer on insurrection

“The events were shameful, criminal, violent,” Trump lawyer Jonathan Mitchell said, arguing it was a “riot”

International Business Times

10 Entrepreneurs Making A Difference

While many entrepreneurs focus primarily on building their businesses and maximizing profits, a select few are dedicated to creating a positive impact in their communities.

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Trump's new lawyer is his worst one yet

For Jonathan Mitchell, gutting democracy is the means, but controlling women is the motive

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Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be on state ballots

Get the latest update on the upcoming Supreme Court case regarding Donald Trump's eligibility to stay on the ballot in Colorado and Maine. Learn how both s...

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Justices Kavanaugh And Barrett's Shadow Docket Concurrence In The Hamburger Mary's Case

The good, the bad, and the ugly.

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Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contraception without parental consent under federal program

Last year, Judge Matthew Kacmsaryk closed off one of the only avenues for Texas teens to get confidential contraception. The 5th Circuit on Monday considered arguments in the case.

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Texas judge’s refusal to marry gay couples goes before state supreme court

Texas Supreme Court justices heard arguments Wednesday in the case of a Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples. It is unclear when the high court will issue a ruling.

The Texas Tribune

Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”

The city allocated $500,000 to establish the fund, but has not yet said how that money will be used. The lawsuit asks a judge to block the money from going to groups that pay for out-of-state abortions.

Salon

Real GOP agenda: "Keep her legs closed"

Republicans definitely want to punish women for having sex — but they don't want voters to figure that out

Salon

MAGA gets even weirder about sex

Cults always police their followers' sex lives, but the right wants to impose their bizarre beliefs on everyone

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