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Law
fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.
more#legal-ethics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nothing like this in American history': the crisis of Trump's assault on the rule of law

Trump's presidency exemplifies Chief Justice Roberts' vision of an expansive executive that operates with little regard for established legal norms.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | There Is No Musk Clause in the Constitution

The Trump administration's actions represent a challenge to established legal norms and the Constitution's principles surrounding appointments and sovereignty.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
15 hours ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

White House Raises Eyebrows by Correcting' NY Times Headline, Taunting' the Supreme Court

The White House sparked controversy by altering a New York Times headline, indicating plans to disregard a Supreme Court ruling on deportation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nothing like this in American history': the crisis of Trump's assault on the rule of law

Trump's presidency exemplifies Chief Justice Roberts' vision of an expansive executive that operates with little regard for established legal norms.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | There Is No Musk Clause in the Constitution

The Trump administration's actions represent a challenge to established legal norms and the Constitution's principles surrounding appointments and sovereignty.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
15 hours ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

White House Raises Eyebrows by Correcting' NY Times Headline, Taunting' the Supreme Court

The White House sparked controversy by altering a New York Times headline, indicating plans to disregard a Supreme Court ruling on deportation.
more#trump-administration
#judicial-independence
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK

Judicial independence and the rule of law are essential, especially amid political disagreements over immigration policies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

MPs' attacks on judges a huge threat to the rule of law, says attorney general

Political attacks on judges threaten the rule of law and judicial independence, warns Attorney General.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK

Judicial independence and the rule of law are essential, especially amid political disagreements over immigration policies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

MPs' attacks on judges a huge threat to the rule of law, says attorney general

Political attacks on judges threaten the rule of law and judicial independence, warns Attorney General.
more#judicial-independence
#due-process
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
US politics

The Supreme Court Has No Army

Judicial enforcement of presidential compliance relies heavily on public vigilance and the rule of law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

The Abrego Garcia Saga Is a Litmus Test For Media Figures

The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia prompts questions about due process and the rule of law in America.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
US politics

The Supreme Court Has No Army

Judicial enforcement of presidential compliance relies heavily on public vigilance and the rule of law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

The Abrego Garcia Saga Is a Litmus Test For Media Figures

The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia prompts questions about due process and the rule of law in America.
more#due-process
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Former Justice Breyer Thinks Marco Rubio And Pam Bondi Can Be Held In Criminal Contempt For Defying Court Orders - Above the Law

Concerns over Executive overreach and judicial compliance are now bipartisan, highlighting a critical moment for checks and balances in governance.
#resignation
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.
Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Recent Resignations Recall Nixon-Era Saturday Night Massacre

Six DOJ officials resigned rather than drop the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, reminiscent of the Saturday Night Massacre.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.
Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Recent Resignations Recall Nixon-Era Saturday Night Massacre

Six DOJ officials resigned rather than drop the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, reminiscent of the Saturday Night Massacre.
more#resignation
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Are We All Hypocrites About the Rule of Law?

The rule of law is nuanced, with perceptions of legal violations influenced by individual and ideological judgments.
#trump
Law
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Just Ruled Against Trump-But Don't Get Too Excited

Trump's disregard for court orders raises concerns about his compliance with the rule of law.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Donald Trump Is Trying to Take American Law Back to 1641

Trump's actions reflect a dangerous shift towards dictatorship, undermining the foundational principles of democracy.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

Trump's remarks about holding onto power raise serious concerns about his commitment to democracy and constitutional limits.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump's Justice Dept. Speech Shows a Renewed Quest for Vengeance

Trump's speech marked a break from presidential norms, attacking Justice Department officials instead of upholding the rule of law.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump, don't heed the dangerous urge to attack the rule of law

Trump's call for impeachment of Judge Boasberg raises questions about his commitment to the rule of law.
Law
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Just Ruled Against Trump-But Don't Get Too Excited

Trump's disregard for court orders raises concerns about his compliance with the rule of law.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Donald Trump Is Trying to Take American Law Back to 1641

Trump's actions reflect a dangerous shift towards dictatorship, undermining the foundational principles of democracy.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

Trump's remarks about holding onto power raise serious concerns about his commitment to democracy and constitutional limits.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump's Justice Dept. Speech Shows a Renewed Quest for Vengeance

Trump's speech marked a break from presidential norms, attacking Justice Department officials instead of upholding the rule of law.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump, don't heed the dangerous urge to attack the rule of law

Trump's call for impeachment of Judge Boasberg raises questions about his commitment to the rule of law.
more#trump
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

Marine Le Pen's corruption conviction leads to her five-year disqualification from public office, igniting controversy and debate over democracy in France.
#judiciary
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's defiance of court orders is testing the fences' of the rule of law

Trump's administration is openly defying court rulings, raising concerns about the rule of law and democracy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's defiance of court orders is testing the fences' of the rule of law

Trump's administration is openly defying court rulings, raising concerns about the rule of law and democracy.
more#judiciary
#national-security
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | America Has a Rogue President

Trump's firing of military leaders undermines professionalism and politicizes the military.
The removal of top judge advocates general threatens the integrity of the legal framework governing the military.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong's rule of law

Hong Kong's legal system faces increasing erosion of judicial independence amidst national security law interpretations.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | America Has a Rogue President

Trump's firing of military leaders undermines professionalism and politicizes the military.
The removal of top judge advocates general threatens the integrity of the legal framework governing the military.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong's rule of law

Hong Kong's legal system faces increasing erosion of judicial independence amidst national security law interpretations.
more#national-security
#netanyahu
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Friedman: Democracy is on the line in Israel and America

The consolidation of power by Netanyahu may signify a troubling trend of eroding the rule of law in democracies like Israel and the U.S.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Democracy Is on the Line in Israel and America

Netanyahu's attempt to fire the Shin Bet director signals a troubling pursuit of concentrated power reminiscent of challenges to the rule of law in the U.S.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Friedman: Democracy is on the line in Israel and America

The consolidation of power by Netanyahu may signify a troubling trend of eroding the rule of law in democracies like Israel and the U.S.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Democracy Is on the Line in Israel and America

Netanyahu's attempt to fire the Shin Bet director signals a troubling pursuit of concentrated power reminiscent of challenges to the rule of law in the U.S.
more#netanyahu
#democracy
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, finds report

EU's rule of law faces systemic decline, with significant challenges in justice, anti-corruption, and media freedom reported across Member States.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Thousands Of Lawyers Sign Open Letter To Defend The Rule Of Law From Executive Attack - Above the Law

Over 2,100 lawyers signed a letter denouncing executive actions undermining the rule of law.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hundreds protest in London as jailed climate activists' appeals are heard

Protesters condemn the jailing of climate activists, claiming it undermines democracy and the rule of law.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Elon Musk Is Coming For Biglaw - Above the Law

Elon Musk manipulates public opinion and undermines judicial authority for personal benefit.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, finds report

EU's rule of law faces systemic decline, with significant challenges in justice, anti-corruption, and media freedom reported across Member States.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Thousands Of Lawyers Sign Open Letter To Defend The Rule Of Law From Executive Attack - Above the Law

Over 2,100 lawyers signed a letter denouncing executive actions undermining the rule of law.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hundreds protest in London as jailed climate activists' appeals are heard

Protesters condemn the jailing of climate activists, claiming it undermines democracy and the rule of law.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Elon Musk Is Coming For Biglaw - Above the Law

Elon Musk manipulates public opinion and undermines judicial authority for personal benefit.
more#democracy
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Italy one of five dismantlers' causing democratic recession' in Europe, report says

Italy's government is undermining the rule of law and exhibiting intolerance towards media, exemplifying Europe's democratic decline.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The most shocking Pentagon firing wasn't the top general, legal experts say. It was the lawyers.

The removal of top JAG officers poses a significant threat to the rule of law in the military.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Will The Association Of American Law Schools Be The Next On The FTC's No Contact List? - Above the Law

The rule of law in America is threatened by recent executive actions undermining judicial authority.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Venomous' attacks on attorney general undermining rule of law, say UK lawyers

Personal attacks on Attorney General Richard Hermer threaten public trust in the legal system and the rule of law.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Seven Former Manhattan U.S. Attorneys Voice Their Support for Danielle Sassoon

Danielle R. Sassoon's resignation exemplifies integrity amid pressure to dismiss corruption charges against NYC's mayor.
#checks-and-balances
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Sotomayor Says Presidents Are Not Monarchs and Must Obey Rulings

Sonia Sotomayor highlighted the crucial balance of power within the government, stressing that all officials must respect court rulings.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Opinion | Lessons on Authoritarianism From Around the World

Tyranny develops gradually, often overlooked until too late.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Sotomayor Says Presidents Are Not Monarchs and Must Obey Rulings

Sonia Sotomayor highlighted the crucial balance of power within the government, stressing that all officials must respect court rulings.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Opinion | Lessons on Authoritarianism From Around the World

Tyranny develops gradually, often overlooked until too late.
more#checks-and-balances
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