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Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns After Immigration Obstruction Conviction
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Maduro Declares Himself a 'Prisoner of War' Amid Court Proceedings
92-year-old Judge Hellerstein, known for his no-nonsense approach and deep ties to the Bronx, is presiding over the long-delayed case against Maduro, with a history of handling high-profile and complex cases including 9/11 responders and Paris Hilton, demonstrating his experience and distinctive courtroom style.
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The 20th anniversary of John Roberts as Chief Justice marks a period where the Supreme Court has shifted significantly to the right, weakening the doctrine of stare decisis and overturning key precedents like Roe v. Wade and parts of the Voting Rights Act, raising concerns about the Court's commitment to legal stability and its increasing influence on American political and civil rights.
Federal Judges Criticize Supreme Court's Handling of Trump Cases and Emergency Rulings
Lower federal judges are anonymously criticizing the Supreme Court's use of the shadow docket, arguing that its opaque decisions favor the Trump administration, undermine lower courts, and threaten judicial independence amid rising threats and political tensions.
Supreme Court Justices Warn of Challenges to Judicial Independence in Trump Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices, including Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, have issued warnings to lower court judges to respect Supreme Court decisions, especially in cases involving Trump-era policies, highlighting tensions between different judicial levels and concerns over judicial overreach and noncompliance.
Judge Questions Trump’s Lawsuit Targeting Maryland Federal Judges
A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's lawsuit against Maryland's federal judges, which challenges a court rule designed to temporarily halt deportations of immigrants facing legal challenges, raising concerns about executive overreach and the potential impact on judicial independence.
Kavanaugh Defends Supreme Court's Emergency Orders Amid Rising Intervention Bids
Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized caution in issuing detailed opinions on emergency applications to avoid premature judgments, highlighting the court's varied approaches and the importance of transparency, while also noting the influence of political and public opinion on judicial decisions.
Chief Justice Roberts Warns Against Harmful Political Rhetoric and Violence
Chief Justice Roberts urged political leaders to tone down heated rhetoric about judges, emphasizing the danger of threats and violence against the judiciary, especially amid recent Supreme Court decisions limiting lower court powers, without addressing the specific ruling or mentioning President Trump.