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The MAGA Carta

Diane Francis • 979 implied HN points • 09 May 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Legal Government Judiciary Elections
  1. The Magna Carta was the first document to say that the king isn't above the law. This idea is important for keeping leaders in check.
  2. The U.S. Constitution builds on this idea by creating guidelines for how power should be shared and controlled among the government.
  3. There is concern about a Supreme Court case that could give a president legal immunity while in office, which goes against the principle that no one is above the law.

Josh Dehaas: You owe Jason Kenney a beer

The Line • 2083 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Civil Liberties Constitutional Rights
  1. Jason Kenney's fight for provincial jurisdiction was crucial in the legal case against the invocation of the Emergencies Act.
  2. Kenney's decision to stand up for Alberta's capacity and authority in handling the situation was validated by the court.
  3. The Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act could have lasting implications for protecting civil liberties.
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Why's Kentucky Worried About Mike Lindell?

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 3948 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Legal Media Conservative Government
  1. Monitoring Wi-Fi connections in Kentucky has suddenly become illegal.
  2. American corporate media is concerned about Wi-Fi monitoring devices by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for the 2024 election.
  3. Kentucky election officials expressing concern about Lindell's devices may indicate potential cheating in the 2024 election.

TGIF: Every Sperm Is Sacred

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 3528 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Legal Election Media Politics
  1. President Biden faced criticisms regarding his communication style and response to questions, showcasing potential weaknesses in his public image.
  2. Donald Trump is engaging in unique marketing strategies by selling high-priced branded sneakers, stirring up reactions from the opposition party.
  3. Trump's legal issues, particularly a civil fraud trial in New York, demonstrate the complex intersection of legitimate legal concerns and potentially politically motivated prosecutions.

New: Full Victim Impact Statement From Jane Doe #1 aka Jen B In Danny Masterson Trial

Yashar's Newsletter • 3203 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Justice Religion Abuse Survivor
  1. The victim impact statement provides harrowing details of the trauma experienced by women at the hands of the perpetrator.
  2. The victim faced challenges with the Scientology community and had to navigate difficult choices between justice and family ties.
  3. The statement sheds light on the manipulation and cover-up tactics employed by the perpetrator and the emotional toll on the victim's life.

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on the Biomedical Security State

Human Flourishing • 2849 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Constitution Public Health
  1. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasizes the importance of not allowing emergency decrees to undermine the constitutional order.
  2. Gorsuch warns against the abuse of emergency powers by both state and federal officials during times of crisis.
  3. There is a need for judicial or legislative oversight to prevent executives from unilaterally declaring ongoing states of emergency.

Hunter Biden And The Fog Of War

The Popehat Report • 6158 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Court Investigation Government Scandal
  1. The urge to comment immediately on events before having all the facts is prevalent in the age of social media.
  2. The failure to define the scope of non-prosecution promises in agreements led to the derailment of Hunter Biden's plea deal.
  3. The set of agreements in Hunter Biden's case were vaguely drafted, raising concerns about clarity and potential future issues.

BIG WIN IN THE COURTS: Missouri v. Biden

COVID Reason • 3350 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Government censorship Court ruling Freedom of Speech
  1. The Fifth District Court ruling in Missouri v. Biden prevents government parties from censoring American citizens.
  2. The court's modified injunction prohibits government entities from coercing or significantly encouraging content-moderation decisions on platforms.
  3. Individuals including White House officials and CDC employees are specifically named in the court order.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI

Marcus on AI • 2292 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Technology
  1. Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and key individuals over alleged breaches and shifts in mission
  2. The lawsuit highlights a lack of candor and a departure from the original nonprofit mission of OpenAI
  3. Elon Musk's focus is on ensuring OpenAI returns to being open and aligns with its original mission

UPDATE: Missouri v. Biden, Part 3, by Tracy Beanz

Human Flourishing • 1985 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Censorship Government Media Social media
  1. In Missouri v. Biden case, the judge referenced Orwell's 1984, highlighting similarities to current censorship issues.
  2. The White House pressured social media companies to remove content, including that of vaccine-injured individuals sharing their stories.
  3. Social media companies complied with government demands for censorship, impacting discussions on personal rights and mistrust in institutions.

It begins

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 1677 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Judiciary Government Indictment
  1. In United States v. Trump, Judge Cannon's order in the Southern District of Florida raises concerns about her administration of the case, despite government arguments against her recusal.
  2. The Justice Department's motion for a 'Garcia hearing' in the Southern District of Florida raises issues of potential conflicts of interest for one of Trump's co-defendants and the need for protecting the defendant's rights to unconflicted counsel.
  3. Judge Cannon's actions in denying the Justice Department's motion to seal and requesting briefing on grand jury proceedings in a seemingly inconsistent manner, prompting questions about her decisions and the case's future direction.

That's Not How Recusal Works, That's Not How Any Of This Works!

The Popehat Report • 4350 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Judiciary Government
  1. Recusal law may not work how you expect, it has specific criteria for judges to disqualify themselves.
  2. Federal courts interpret recusal statutes narrowly, focusing on objective criteria rather than subjective views.
  3. Motions to recuse judges are rarely granted based on their conduct in a case; usually require evidence of bias from an extrajudicial source.

AHM v. FDA reaches the Supreme Court

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 499 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Supreme Court FDA Abortion Standing
  1. Plaintiffs in the case lack standing, which weakens their argument. They need to show personal harm, not just philosophical opposition.
  2. Even if plaintiffs had standing, their claims fail on the merits. The FDA's decisions were well-reasoned and based on evidence, debunking plaintiffs' objections.
  3. Banning mifepristone won't help the plaintiff-doctors study it; rather, it will hinder data collection. The FDA's evaluation of studies appears rational and reasonable.

Mifepristone and the rule of law, part II

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 2037 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal FDA Judicial Abortion Safety
  1. The district court's decision to overturn the FDA's approval of mifepristone is based on a variety of reasons, such as standing, timeliness, exhaustion, and the merits of the FDA's actions.
  2. The court assessed issues like the criteria for standing, timeliness of the lawsuit, the exhaustion of legal claims, and the agency's compliance with regulations.
  3. In examining the merits, the court questioned the FDA's safety analysis, imposition of restrictions, political influences, and the reasoning behind decisions made over a span of decades.

Revenge of the Statesmen

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 539 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Judicial Elections Constitution Federalism
  1. Marbury v. Madison case set a precedent where judicial decisions can have questionable rationales but still deliver impactful results
  2. In the Trump v. Anderson case, the Supreme Court aimed for practical solutions, left doors open for legislative action, and made decisions that balanced unanimity with legitimacy
  3. States should have the authority to apply federal law, including constitutional law, without needing explicit permission, as highlighted by the issues faced in the Trump v. Anderson case

Trump Lasts Three Minutes

SHERO • 707 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Trial Testimony Allegations
  1. Donald Trump testified in his own defense in a defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll.
  2. The judge imposed restrictions on Trump's testimony, preventing him from denying the previous jury determination.
  3. Trump briefly testified, maintained his previous statements, and left the stand.

It's on, baby!

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 698 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Constitutional Law Supreme Court Elections First Amendment
  1. The Constitution does not require states to include currently ineligible candidates on the ballot, even if they may become eligible in the future.
  2. Allowing ineligible candidates on the ballot can lead to confusion for voters and cause controversy if an ineligible candidate wins the election.
  3. Interpreting the Constitution requires sticking to the text rather than overly creative lawyering to avoid confusion and promote understanding among citizens.

Transcript: Ryan Alford

Lean Out with Tara Henley • 589 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Government Media
  1. Canada's Federal Court ruled that the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act during the trucker protests was illegal and unreasonable.
  2. The government's rationale for invoking the Emergencies Act was questioned, as it was found to exceed the government's statutory authority and violate the constitution.
  3. Media's role in amplifying misinformation and uncritically accepting the government's narrative during the protests was criticized by the court and civil liberties advocates.

They're always guilty ... or are they?

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 439 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Philosophical Policy
  1. The case of Diaz v. United States appears simple on the surface but is actually filled with complex disagreements about legal and philosophical issues.
  2. Interpreting legal rules like Rule 704(b) involves considering historical context, policy concerns, and the balance between being too persuasive or not persuasive enough.
  3. Judges have a lot of discretion in interpreting laws, which can lead to differing outcomes based on methodological approaches, making consistency and the role of AI in judging potential areas for improvement.

Mifepristone and the rule of law, part III

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 1377 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Standing Abortion FDA
  1. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit partially granted the FDA's motion regarding mifepristone, subjecting it to pre-2016 regulatory requirements.
  2. The Fifth Circuit's decision was criticized for its analysis of standing, with concerns raised about statistical certainty and the potential harm to doctors.
  3. The court's reasoning on timeliness and exhaustion was questioned, with issues seen as less relevant due to the stay on the 2000 approval of mifepristone. The argument that the FDA violated the Administrative Procedure Act was also discussed.

Trump's Immunity Argument on Appeal

SHERO • 589 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Presidency Investigation Judiciary
  1. A panel of federal appellate court judges signaled rejection of Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for charges related to the 2020 election overturn.
  2. The court discussed potential rulings that could dismiss Trump's appeal, which may impact the future of the case and the Supreme Court's involvement.
  3. Trump's attorney argued for presidential immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office, presenting concerns about accountability and separation of powers.

6 Video Clips Of Judge Pauline Newman

Original Jurisdiction • 619 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎙 Podcasts Legal
  1. Judge Pauline Newman is 96 years old and defending herself against allegations of cognitive decline.
  2. She shared video clips of herself to showcase her cognitive ability and vitality.
  3. Despite efforts to remove her from the bench, Judge Newman is determined to continue serving.

Fees planned for employment claims

A Lawyer Writes • 491 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Legal Justice Government
  1. Ministry of Justice planned fees for employment claims but faced a defeat in court due to access to justice issues.
  2. The decision to charge claimants fees for bringing claims before employment tribunals was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.
  3. The government had to repeal the unlawful fees order and make arrangements to refund all fees that had been paid.

In Memoriam: Professor Charles Fried (1935-2024)

Original Jurisdiction • 559 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Obituaries Civil Discourse Political Evolution Leadership
  1. Professor Charles Fried was known for his open-mindedness and willingness to change his views over time.
  2. He had a distinguished academic career, including serving as U.S. solicitor general and a justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
  3. His ability to reconsider his opinions, embrace civil discourse, and inspire others to be open-minded is a valuable lesson for public life.

Genesis Wins Court Ruling to Sell Tranche of GBTC Shares

Bitcoin Magazine Pro • 432 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Legal Market Investment Debt
  1. Genesis won a court ruling to sell millions of GBTC shares, aiming to reimburse creditors and stabilize Bitcoin's price.
  2. A large sale of GBTC triggered a market decline for both GBTC and Bitcoin in the past, causing concerns within the Bitcoin community.
  3. Despite legal disputes and setbacks, Genesis is moving forward with plans to sell GBTC to settle debts, potentially impacting Bitcoin's valuation.

January 14, 2025

Letters from an American • 17 implied HN points • 15 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Government Legal Political parties Civil Rights
  1. The Justice Department's report shows that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election results using illegal methods, which included pressuring officials and spreading lies.
  2. The report concluded that Trump could be charged with various crimes, but did not pursue an insurrection charge due to its complexity and rarity.
  3. Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, lacks traditional qualifications and has controversial views, raising concerns among Democrats about his suitability for the role.