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The Constitutional Abyss: Justices Signal a Desire to Avoid Both Cliffs on Presidential Immunity

JonathanTurley

The ongoing prosecution of Trump is legally absurd but has resulted in the leading presidential candidate not only being gagged but prevented from campaigning. With cliffs to the left and the right, the justices are looking at a free-fall dive into the scope of constitutional and criminal law as they apply to presidential conduct.

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“Plainly Erred”: Judge Reggie Walton Rebuked by D.C. Circuit in J6 Case

JonathanTurley

Nevertheless, I have serious objections to the scope of these gag orders on free speech grounds, particularly before an election that could turn in large part on allegations of the weaponization of the legal system. The order reflects the utter impunity shown by the Justice Department in its pursuit January 6th defendants.

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Jan. 6 committee tackled unprecedented attack with time-tested inquiry

LLRX

Claire Leavitt , Assistant Professor of Government, Smith College, presents an overview of the broad investigative powers of the Congress from the 1920s to the present. 6, 2021 fell squarely within Congress’ power, and added a new chapter to a centuries-long history of congressional investigations into government scandals and failures.

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Steve Bannon is held in criminal contempt of Congress, pushing key question over presidential power to the courts

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Selin Professor of Constitutional Democracy, reviews how this battle between the two branches of government over access to presidential information raises questions about the constitutional authority of Congress and how lawmakers acquire the information needed to hold the executive branch accountable in the U.S. Jennifer L.

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Bowser’s About Face: The District Admits Using Tear Gas Against Protesters and Seeks To Dismiss BLM’s Lafayette Park Lawsuit

JonathanTurley

Yet, the host of legal experts and media who condemned the use of tear gas and the clearing of the Lafayette park area last year are entirely silent on the disclosures. government of Mayor Muriel Bowser , who condemned the federal government for its clearing of the area and alleged use of tear gas. government.

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Set for a Supreme Showdown? The Fifth Circuit Rejects Bump Stock Ban In Contrast to Other Circuits

JonathanTurley

The majority further explained: The Government’s regulation violates these principles. As an initial matter, it purports to allow ATF—rather than Congress—to set forth the scope of criminal prohibitions. First, Chevron does not apply for the simple reason that the Government does not ask us to apply it. at 790 (Gorsuch, J.,

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Policing Reimagined

LLRX

Developers, data scientists, and criminal justice experts working within the metaverse may be able to implement changes more efficiently than Congress as they are not subject to constitutional constraints.