Disqualifying Trump Is on the Docket
While we should take solace in the fact that no prior president has acted as recklessly as Trump, that is not a reason to ignore Section 3 of the 14th Amendment now.
Judiciary
Anything relating to state and federal courts, court reform, SCOTUS, etc.
House Democrats Urge Clarence Thomas to Recuse From Trump’s Colorado Case
ouse Democrats sent a letter Thursday asking U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any involvement in the case challenging former President Donald Trump’s eligibility on the Colorado primary ballot.
House Democrats Ask Clarence Thomas to Recuse Himself From Trump’s Jan. 6 Case
Eight House Democrats have asked Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from former President Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C. election subversion case after Special Counsel Jack Smith elevated the case to the nation’s highest court last week.
The Supreme Court Just Admitted That Public Pressure Is Working
Honor is the Court’s currency, and it can’t function if the nation perceives it as untrustworthy.
US Supreme Court Releases Nonbinding Code of Ethics After Public Pressure
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a code of ethics earlier today following months of financial scandals tied to Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
Senate Democrats Confirm Biden’s 150th Federal Judicial Nomination
This week, Senate Democrats confirmed President Joe Biden’s 150th federal judge, 100 of whom are women and people of color.
A Quarter of Federal Courts Have Only Ever Had White Judges
We deserve a country where the administration of law reflects not just our hope for justice, but the beauty of our common struggle against racial hierarchy.
This Supreme Court Case Could Devastate the Rule of Law
In this upcoming case, the Court will decide whether judges or agency experts are better positioned to decide crucial public policy questions.
New Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Impeachment Proceedings Against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz
On Monday, Sept. 11, Tim Burns — a former liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate — filed a petition seeking to stop impeachment proceedings against Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Former Voting Rights Lawyer Appointed to North Carolina Supreme Court
On Monday, Sept. 11, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) appointed Judge Allison Riggs to a vacancy on the North Carolina Supreme Court.