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Brute force in the service of religious nationalism

9159 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23

The Court's majority issued decisions in fake controversies, reducing the rule of law to brute force in the service of religious nationalism.
The ruling in 303 Creative allows businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ people, causing harm and injustice.
In another case, the Court overlooked jurisdiction issues to disadvantage Black Americans, particularly affecting Black women with student loan debt.

Wow!

9552 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Court Judges Prosecution

The indictment against Trump is powerful, with evidence that will be hard for him to dispute.
Judge Aileen Cannon will likely preside over the trial, despite concerns about her impartiality.
Prosecutor Jack Smith is confident in securing a conviction, even with Judge Cannon on the case.

Shame! Shame! Shame!

8274 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ethics Investigations Partisanship Legislature

Supreme Court ethics scandal implicates Chief Justice John Roberts
Special counsel John Durham faced intense scrutiny during House testimony
House GOP advanced censure motion against Rep. Adam Schiff, resulting in a show of unity among Democrats

Don’t freak out about Judge Cannon.

8038 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political implications Media influence

The timing of the trial is not a political solution, focus on defeating Trump at the ballot box instead.
Judge Cannon's potential bias should not be a cause for fear as the trial will proceed fairly before a jury.
The absence of cameras in the courtroom and Trump waiving a jury trial are not significant concerns.