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February 13, 2016

One decade since Justice Scalia's death.

Reason

Fears for UK security as Foreign Office moves to scrap unit on conflict and refugee crises

MPs warn axing FCDO’s migration and conflict directorate amid staff cuts risks undermining peace work and expertise

The Guardian - UK

Supreme Court moving fast on SNAP freeze after Trump leaves millions who need food in limbo

Fast-moving legal battle over nation’s largest anti-hunger program hinges on government shutdown

The Independent UK

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Voices: As the world gets more dangerous – the UK has to build peace through aid as it prepares for war

COMMENT: It is much cheaper to steer communities away from violence than to respond to its devastating impacts, write Labour MP Alex Ballinger and Lord Jack McConnell

The Independent UK

“Who Is The Worst Traitor In Human History?”: 50 People Call Out Infamous Back-Stabbers

These people would 100% be canceled on social media nowadays.

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The Next Best Defense Of Justice Barrett: She May Disagree With Justice Thomas A Lot, But You Better Learn To Deal With It, Because She Will Be Here For A Long Time

On Monday, I wrote about Mike Fragoso's defense of President Trump's decision to appoint Justice Barrett. Fragoso has now published… The post The Next Best Defense Of Justice Barrett: She May Disagree With Justice Thomas A Lot, But You Better Learn To Deal With It, Because She Will Be Here…

Reason

At the Races: Dems the breaks - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including retirements and budget resolutions.

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Can You Appeal An Administrative Stay By A District Court?

The latest innovation in litigation is a district court administrative stay. Traditionally, circuit courts have issued administrative stays to pause… The post Can You Appeal An Administrative Stay By A District Court? appeared first on Reason.com.

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Part XI: Freedom of Speech

An Introduction To Constitutional Law Video Library: Schenck v. United States (1919), Debs v. United States (1919), Gitlow v. People of the State of New York (1925), Abrams v. United States (1919), Stromberg v. California (1931), United States v. O’Brien (1968), Texas v. Johnson (1989), R.A.V. v. City of St.…

Reason

What Happens When The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Violate Federal Law?

The Federal Judiciary's Rules Committee will find out if it adopts the "Random Case Assignment" Policy

Reason

LNP's blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset

Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign.

AAP

US House fails to pass federal funding bill as shutdown deadline nears

Contentious package championed by Mike Johnson voted down 202-220 with potential stoppage looming 1 October

The Guardian - US

US reports fourth case of bird flu in humans

Colorado dairy worker recovers as officials work toward vaccines and offer farmers financial aid

The Guardian - US

McConnell and Schumer Offer Dueling Approaches To Judicial Reform

McConnell's bill would ensure that no one can benefit from nationwide injunctions. Schumer's bill would ensure that liberal litigants still benefit from nationwide injunctions.

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Senators McConnell, Cornyn, and Tillis Send Letters To Chief Judges About Judicial Conference "Policy"

"It is Congress that decides how cases should be assigned in the inferior courts and Congress has already spoken on this issue in an enacted statute."

The Texas Tribune

John Cornyn announces he’s running for Senate GOP leader

Cornyn said in a statement that the upper chamber is broken but he intends to help fix it.

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Republican border bill fails, deepening political stalemate at US-Mexico border

The article discusses the recent failure of Republicans to pass a comprehensive border bill in the United States Senate, highlighting the ongoing political...

The Independent UK

Ahead of House debt ceiling vote, Biden shores up Democrats and McCarthy scrambles for GOP support

Hard-fought to the end, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote

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Republicans hope McCarthy's bill gives him leverage in debt ceiling standoff

House Republicans narrowly passed a bill linking a debt ceiling raise to spending cuts, which Biden says he would veto. A political historian explains why he may have to make some concessions.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool deliver Leeds United setback as 17-year-old striker makes double impact

Jayden Danns scored twice as Liverpool earned a 4-0 win over Leeds United in U18 Premier League North on Friday night

Reason

The Failure To Enact Marijuana Banking and Crack Sentencing Reforms Is a Window on Congressional Dysfunction

Although both bills have broad bipartisan support, they never got a vote in the Senate and were excluded from the omnibus spending bill.

Daily Record

Gender law could lure sex offenders to Scotland, claims former First Minister

Lord McConnell said a summit should be staged to bring together different parties.

Salon

Trump allies trash him after midterms

Mo Brooks, a key Jan. 6 player, lit into Trump as "dishonest", "disloyal", "incompetent" and "crude"

Benzinga

What Happens To Cannabis Bills If Republicans Take House And Senate? Here's One View

"The Risk of a Post-Election Funk”

The Guardian - US

James Brown’s cape and Rudy gone wild: key takeaways from Haberman’s Trump book

The former president really doesn’t like Mitch McConnell – and other notable things we’ve learned from Confidence Man

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