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The Administration Efforts to Avoid a Judicial Ruling

The Administration Efforts to Avoid a Judicial Ruling

by | Apr 23, 2025 |

On April 9, 2025 the House of Representatives voted on the No Rogue Rulings Act bill. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). H.R. 1526 would prohibit a federal district court judge from issuing an injunction or prohibition regarding a case unless the injunction or prohibition only applied to the parties of the particular case before the district judge’s court. The bill passed the House by a vote of 219 – 213 in favor of the bill, almost exclusively on party lines. One Republican voted against the bill, Rep. Mike Turner from Ohio.

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A Court’s Options To Enforce Compliance With Court Orders

A Court’s Options To Enforce Compliance With Court Orders

by | Apr 1, 2025 |

Under Rule 3.3 of the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct, titled “Candor Toward the Tribunal,” a lawyer has a number of duties when dealing with a court of law. Rule 3.3(a)(1) states “A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of fact or law to a tribunal or fail to correct a false statement of material fact or law previously made to the tribunal by the lawyer. Additionally, Rule 3.3(a)(3) provides “A lawyer shall not knowingly offer evidence that the lawyer knows to be false. While these are model rules, each state has a version of these rules, including the section on “Candor Toward the Tribunal,” that all lawyers must abide by when dealing with a tribunal or court.

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Jack Smith’s Honorable but Frustrating Journey to Prosecute Trump ; January 2025

Jack Smith’s Honorable but Frustrating Journey to Prosecute Trump ; January 2025

by | Feb 3, 2025 |

Jack Smith made sure to state when he resigned that Mr. Trump engaged in an ‘unprecedented criminal effort’ to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Additionally, Jack Smith stated that the evidence was there to convict Donald Trump. The only reason why the trials did not go forth was because of DOJ policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting President.

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The Right To Vote in the U.S. Constitution – Part Three

The Right To Vote in the U.S. Constitution – Part Three

by | Nov 8, 2024 |

In this third part of our series on voting rights, we dive into the role of individual voters who have driven change through ballot initiatives and referendums. From early suffrage movements to recent ballot measures aimed at restricting or expanding voter access, this article explores how citizens have taken the power of voting rights into their own hands—and the impact they’ve made.

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The Challenges of Appealing The Trump Classified Documents Case

The Challenges of Appealing The Trump Classified Documents Case

by | Aug 6, 2024 |

Brief #229 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by: Rod Maggay

The Trump classified documents case presents a pivotal moment in legal history, as the dismissal by Judge Aileen Cannon and subsequent appeal by Special Counsel Jack Smith challenge established legal precedents. As the case navigates through the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, its outcome could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential election and the rule of law.

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Judge Aileen Cannon’s Dismissal of Trump’s Case Ignores Legal Precedent and History

Judge Aileen Cannon’s Dismissal of Trump’s Case Ignores Legal Precedent and History

by | Jul 29, 2024 |

Brief #228 – Civil Rights Policy Brief
by: Rod A. Maggay

Judge Aileen Cannon’s recent dismissal of Trump’s case defies established legal precedents, raising significant concerns about judicial impartiality. By relying solely on a contentious interpretation of the Appointments Clause, Cannon’s decision could set a troubling precedent for the future of special prosecutors.

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