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No, an indictment wouldn’t end Trump’s run for the presidency – he could even campaign or serve from a jail cell

LLRX

In his address he railed against what he perceived as the “persecution” of himself and his family, but made scant mention of his legal woes. Moreover, it comes as the former president faces multiple criminal investigations over everything from his handling of classified documents, to allegations of falsifying the value of New York properties.

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Fifth Circuit Blocks Texas SB 4 and Rejects the Invasion Theory Under State War Clause

JonathanTurley

While I agree with the Fifth Circuit that it is largely locked into the existing precedent in cases like Arizona v. 387, 399 (2012), finding “field preemption” of state immigration laws. It is a bitter recognition for the state that the open border conditions are the product of federal laws and policies.

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The “Why Not” Culture: Why the Georgia Final Report Should Worry Us All

JonathanTurley

It is the “why not” approach to criminal and constitutional law. This is one of the most dangerous legal theories to arise in decades.

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“Everybody’s Mistakes Except My Own”: Trump Final Pardon List Offers A Telling Reflection On His Legacy

JonathanTurley

Chris Collins as well as Joe Arpaio, the highly controversial former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. That pattern continued on his last day with pardons for former Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi of Arizona who convicted of extortion, bribery, insurance fraud, money laundering, and racketeering. Duncan Hunter and former GOP Rep.

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Justice or Just Desserts? Trump, Cosby and Georgia cases show rising cost of political litigation

JonathanTurley

Below is my column in the Hill on a series of cases that appear propelled by political rather than legal considerations. The costs to the legal system, the public, or victims in such cases are often overlooked but they are considerable. Nor is he alone in pursuing a case driven more by political than legal considerations.

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“Just Do It”: Democrats Continue to Struggle to Find a Crime to fit the Offense

JonathanTurley

While castigating Trump counsel John Eastman for telling legislators to “just do it,” the same message seems to be coming from members and legal experts on some cable programs. However, many seem to be making the same demand of Attorney General Garland about bringing criminal charges. Here is the column: “SECVNDINVS CACOR.”