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legaljudicial1 year ago•3 min saved

"Legal Analyst Warns of Threats to Trump Case Witnesses as Judge Considers Protective Order"

Judge Cannon has ruled that the public interest outweighs the protective order in the Trump case, prompting backlash from Special Counsel Jack Smith who argues that unsealing the names of witnesses could deter cooperation and pose safety risks. Critics accuse Cannon of bias for Trump and predict that her ruling will likely be overturned on appeal, citing a lack of legal basis to unseal the witness list and potential danger to witnesses. The 11th Circuit previously reversed Cannon's decision in this case, and experts believe it may do so again.

via Business Insider|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida Republicans' Voter Restrictions Upheld by Federal Appeals Court.

A federal appeals court has upheld several provisions of a restrictive election law in Florida that was passed by the GOP-controlled legislature in 2021. The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed most of a ruling by a trial judge last year that said the provisions in question violated the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act by intentionally targeting Black voters. The 11th Circuit, however, did agree with the lower court that one of the challenged provisions of the 2021 law – which banned the “solicitation” of voters within 150 feet of a polling place – was unconstitutionally vague.

via CNN|

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