The hottest Due process Substack posts right now

In judicial decision-making, applying precedent like a robot can lead to simple and predictable case resolutions.
Civil asset forfeiture cases can be complex, leading to unfair outcomes for innocent owners, with issues such as timing, burden of proof, and lack of initial judicial oversight.
While some judges have specific judicial philosophies, there is an argument for mindlessly applying precedent to simplify and predict case outcomes, potentially reducing division and making the judicial process less dependent on individual justices.

Northwestern University cancelled a former trustee without due process over student complaints.
The former trustee believes that NU's 'Safetyism' is harming students by limiting free speech and due process rights.
The former trustee highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the damage caused by 'safetyism' on college campuses.

Proving accusations in criminal cases, especially those of sexual assault that happened years earlier, remains extremely challenging and often lacks definitive evidence for legal action.
The era ushered in by the Trump administration led to a deeply held belief that women's accusations of sexual misconduct should be believed without question, disregarding traditional standards of evidence and due process.
The treatment of Tara Reade and Christine Blassey Ford highlights the disparity in how women are treated based on who they accuse, showing the flaws in the MeToo and BelieveWomen movements.

Judge Tanya Chutkan displayed bias in her treatment of Defendant Trump
Chutkan rushed the legal process for Trump's case compared to other defendants
The specific timeline set by Chutkan raises concerns about fairness and potential bias

There is a legal battle in New York regarding isolation camps regulations.
The state of New York already has legislation for health emergencies, making the new regulations unnecessary.
Courtrooms are open to the public and the livestream is available for those interested.

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The federal courts at Guantánamo are still not granting fair trials to the wrongly imprisoned detainees.
Detainees cleared for release still remain imprisoned due to lack of safe transfer options.
There is criticism that federal courts are not fully upholding constitutional rights at Guantánamo.