All articles tagged with #lawfare
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell praised Sen. Mark Kelly's lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a retirement-grade determination tied to Kelly's statements, calling it 'Lawfare For Dummies.' The suit argues the Pentagon violated due process by reopening or altering Kelly's retirement consequences after his post-retirement political remarks, and Kelly says he's defending constitutional rights and veterans' ability to speak out.
The article discusses Netanyahu's request for a pardon amid ongoing corruption charges, contrasting American and Israeli pardon practices, and explores broader political and legal issues including Trump's lawfare setbacks, AI advancements in deafness treatment, and other global news topics.
A federal judge temporarily blocked Texas' deployment of National Guardsmen to Chicago, citing lack of evidence of rebellion, while Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act. The article discusses Trump's escalating use of power against political opponents, contrasting legal actions against him with his own aggressive tactics, and highlights the broader issue of silence and complicity among American political figures in the face of authoritarian tendencies.
Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, was indicted after pursuing legal action against Donald Trump, which she claims is a politically motivated weaponization of the justice system. She defends her civil case against the Trump Organization and prepares for her re-election, supported by Democratic allies and funds, amidst Trump's accusations of a witch hunt.
Donald Trump and allies are accused of using a pattern of lawfare, targeting political opponents with unverified mortgage fraud allegations, including Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, as part of a broader strategy to influence political and economic institutions. Critics see this as weaponization of the legal system reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, raising concerns about political intimidation and interference in independent institutions.
The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her involvement in efforts to investigate U.S. and Israeli nationals without their consent, citing her biased actions, antisemitism, and support for terrorism, as part of broader measures to counter ICC overreach and protect national sovereignty.
Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Newsmax, claiming it has been a "disgrace to law" and accusing special counsel Jack Smith of learning political "lawfare" there. Dershowitz, who is assembling a legal team to challenge the ICC's warrants against Israeli leaders, argues these warrants lack merit and accuses ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan of bias. He also commented on the New York civil case against Donald Trump, predicting a reduction in the court's fine and criticizing state Attorney General Letitia James for her prosecutorial conduct.
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to indefinitely postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump following his re-election victory, raising questions about the motivations behind the legal actions against him. The case, which involved alleged payments to silence Stormy Daniels, has been criticized for lacking clarity on its legality and for appearing politically motivated. Bragg's decision to delay proceedings suggests the case may have been more about influencing the 2024 election than upholding justice.
Steve Bannon, a key ally of Donald Trump, criticized the legal actions against him and Trump as 'lawfare' after his release from federal prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon is now facing a state conspiracy trial in New York related to the WeBuildTheWall charity, accused of misusing funds. He has pleaded not guilty, and his defense argues the funds were legitimate reimbursements. The trial is set for December but may be postponed. Bannon's comments suggest a shift in strategy, claiming 'the hunted are about to become the hunters.'
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is proposing an appropriations package to defund the "lawfare activities" of state and federal prosecutors involved in politically sensitive investigations, specifically targeting those prosecuting former President Donald Trump. Jordan's proposal aims to eliminate federal funding for these prosecutors and rein in abusive federal law enforcement agencies, while also addressing issues like immigration policies and online speech suppression.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a criminal appeal challenging the Biden administration's use of a federal statute to charge J6 defendants, with the government arguing for an expansive interpretation of the law. Justices questioned the government's selective enforcement and overbroad reading of the statute, suggesting they may hold that it only criminalizes conduct that impairs evidence for use in an official proceeding, rather than creating an independent obstruction felony.
MSNBC suggests that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should launch an investigation into Donald Trump's "Truth Social" stock surge, insinuating that it could influence the 2024 election. The panel alleges stock manipulation and attempts to encourage the politicization of the SEC to target Trump, as part of a broader lawfare campaign against the former president. This strategy, supported by Democrats and corporate media, has hindered Trump's ability to campaign fairly, with the Biden administration using the justice system to fend off an opponent, despite roadblocks.