Blanche supports Bove’s judicial nomination in opinion piece
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has expressed strong support for the nomination of Emile Bove to the federal Court of Appeals, amidst concerns that his confirmation might challenge the rule of law. In an op-ed published by Fox News, Blanche praised Bove, who previously served as counsel in President Trump’s Manhattan criminal case, calling him […]
Trump awaits decision on $454M civil fraud judgment appeal, raising questions about judicial bias
President Trump has now been waiting 293 days for a decision from a panel of five judges regarding a significant $454 million civil fraud ruling secured by Attorney General Leticia James last year. The oral arguments for Trump’s appeal on September 26, 2024, seemed to garner some sympathy towards the Republican presidential candidate, at least […]
Booker requests information on Epstein from Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove
Sen. Corey Booker Questions Trump’s Judicial Nominee Over Epstein Case Senator Corey Booker (D-N.J.) has reached out to judicial candidates nominated by Trump, seeking clarification on how the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been handling the Jeffrey Epstein case. This inquiry comes amidst ongoing federal investigations into convicted sex offenders. Trump nominated Deputy Attorney General […]
DOJ Starts Ethics Investigation into ‘Whistleblower’ in Democrats’ Case Against Trump’s Judicial Nominee
Senate Approves Trump’s Initial Judicial Selection to Take Over for Obama Appointee
Senate Republicans Confirm Trump Appointee Whitney Hermandorfer After the passage of a significant legislative bill, Senate Republicans are now turning their attention to confirming President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees. The Senate confirmed Whitney Hermandorfer on Monday evening to serve on the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. This confirmation comes as the […]
Trump v. Casa decision reinstates presidential authority over judicial interference
Supreme Court Ruling Limits National Injunctions Against Trump Policies The recent case of Trump vs. Casa has highlighted an important ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. This decision, reached with a 6-3 majority, essentially introduces a limit on how federal courts can issue nationwide injunctions against executive actions, particularly those of President Donald Trump. The […]
Supreme Court Limits Misuse of Injunctions: No More ‘Judicial Control’
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in a contentious case regarding “Birthright Citizenship,” stating that lower courts do not have the authority to issue national injunctions as it would constitute an abuse of their jurisdiction. The decision in Trump vs. Casa did not delve into the core substantive issues of the […]
Trump’s executive orders reach a crucial moment as the Supreme Court decides on judicial powers
Supreme Court Grants Partial Stay to Trump Administration The Supreme Court issued a partial stay on Friday, granting President Donald Trump’s request to prevent lower courts from delivering universal injunctions. This decision seems to affirm the administration’s agenda as it tries to execute its priorities through executive orders and actions. The judge ruled with a […]
Trump’s judicial conflicts reflect Scalia’s Supreme Court disagreement from 2015
It’s been a decade since Justice Antonin Scalia fervently expressed concerns about the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, arguing that it posed a threat to American democracy. He warned of the implications of judicial decisions and how criticism was amplified among certain groups. During his presidency, Donald Trump had a contentious relationship with the […]
ABA calls on DOJ to rethink ending judicial nominee evaluations
DOJ’s Decision to Move Away from ABA Ratings Draws Criticism On Tuesday, the American Bar Association (ABA) urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to rethink its recent choice to stop recognizing the ABA’s assessments of judicial nominees. The organization expressed concern that this decision could shut it out of the judicial nomination process and limit […]