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Former U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he makes a visit to the Cuban restaurant Versailles after he appeared for his arraignment on June 13, 2023, in Miami. Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges including possession of national security documents after leaving office, obstruction, and making false statements. (Photo by Alon Skuy/Getty Images)

Trump’s trials must be televised | Opinion

BY: - August 17, 2023

Former president Donald Trump’s federal trial for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election must be televised into every living room, on every laptop and every iPhone in America, for anyone who wants to see it for themselves.  Everyone in the country, and around the world, should have the opportunity to watch, in real time, […]

Ethics rules for Supreme Court justices approved on party-line vote by U.S. Senate panel 

BY: - July 20, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday approved a proposal to impose a code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court, amid revelations that justices failed to disclose luxury travel and real estate deals, as well as directing staff to promote book sales. The panel split along party lines, in an 11-10 […]

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Do women’s lives matter to federal courts? | Opinion

BY: - February 15, 2023

Far-reaching legal cases, including a ruling by a Kentucky federal judge, raise serious concerns.

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How are Trump appointees are shaping Philly’s 3rd Circuit Court? | Monday Morning Coffee

BY: - January 17, 2022

The appellate court's rulings haven't 'dramatically' changed, but there have been noticeable differences, according to a published report.