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Today's Edition Newsletter • 9552 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Court Judges Prosecution
  1. The indictment against Trump is powerful, with evidence that will be hard for him to dispute.
  2. Judge Aileen Cannon will likely preside over the trial, despite concerns about her impartiality.
  3. Prosecutor Jack Smith is confident in securing a conviction, even with Judge Cannon on the case.

At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 8068 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Debate Judges High School
  1. High school debate should encourage students to challenge ideas, question assumptions, and think creatively.
  2. Judges in high school debate competitions are increasingly biased, which can affect how students make their arguments and participate.
  3. The shift towards ideological judging in high school debate may discourage students from expressing diverse viewpoints and engaging in open conversations.

The President is a Murderer? No Problem!

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 864 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential immunity Judges Constitution Legal Proceedings
  1. A three-judge panel heard oral arguments about Trump's immunity from prosecution, revealing potential weaknesses in his legal arguments.
  2. The jurisdictional issue over Trump's immunity appeal could complicate the case and delay the legal process.
  3. If Trump loses with the three-judge panel, he may seek an en banc review, potentially further delaying the case and involving the Supreme Court.
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Judicial Notice (01.27.24): Don't Mess With Texas—Or Kaplans

Original Jurisdiction • 275 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal News Judges Legal Cases
  1. An $83.3 million defamation verdict was secured by writer E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump.
  2. Roberta Kaplan and Shawn Crowley from Kaplan Hecker & Fink were successful in the lawsuit against Trump.
  3. Judge Lewis Kaplan did a good job in controlling the courtroom during the trials involving Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll.

Judicial Notice (07.08.23): Elon Musk v. Wachtell Lipton

Original Jurisdiction • 452 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal News Retirement Judges
  1. The post discusses the representation of individuals involved in legal cases, highlighting a specific lawyer chosen for a high-profile defendant.
  2. There are updates on notable figures in the legal field, including a retiring lawyer who was involved in overturning the 2020 election results.
  3. The mention of a judge's TikTok presence shows that social media is increasingly relevant even in the legal profession.