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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's Lawyer Argues First Amendment Protection Against Georgia Charges"

Former President Donald Trump's lawyer argued in court that the charges against Trump in the Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed because his political speech is protected under the First Amendment. The defense also raised concerns about the prosecutor's romantic relationship with a subordinate. The prosecution argued that Trump's statements were part of a criminal act and not protected by the First Amendment, while also defending the indictment's conclusions about presidential electors. The judge did not indicate the timing of a trial.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#criminal-charges#donald-trump#election-interference
law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Justices Express Skepticism on FDA Accountability in Abortion Pill Arguments"

The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the FDA's relaxed regulations on the abortion pill, with legal experts suggesting the case may be dismissed due to lack of standing. Justices appeared skeptical of the FDA's lack of accountability for any harms caused by the pill, with Justice Alito questioning the FDA's infallibility and whether anyone can sue in such cases. The questioning may indicate the justices' thinking on who has standing in such matters, with implications for future legal challenges.

via Fox News|
#abortion-pill#fda#law-and-politics
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Defense Strategy for Classified Documents Case Revealed"

Former President Donald Trump's legal team will argue in a Florida federal court to dismiss special counsel Jack Smith's case against him for unlawfully retaining classified government records during the presidential transition. Trump's lawyers claim that as president, he had the discretion to make documents personal and that the charges present open legal questions. Prosecutors argue that the records are presidential, not personal, and that Trump was not authorized to possess classified records after leaving office. The defense is also seeking to delay the trial, while the judge has not yet ruled on the trial schedule.

via CBS News|
#classified-documents#donald-trump#federal-court
legalpolitics1 year ago

"Special Counsel Challenges Trump's Immunity Claim in Classified Documents Case"

Special counsel Jack Smith pushes back on former President Donald Trump's attempts to dismiss the 40 felony charges against him for unlawfully retaining classified documents after leaving the White House, accusing Trump's team of engaging in delay tactics. Smith's office dismantled Trump's arguments, pointing to evidence of Trump's unlawful retention of classified materials and highlighting the differences between Trump's alleged conduct and President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. They also addressed Trump's claims of immunity and the potential dangers of validating his argument that he properly possessed the documents as "personal records."

via ABC News|
#classified-documents#donald-trump#legal-arguments
law-and-politics1 year ago

Florida Supreme Court Grapples with Abortion Ballot Proposal

The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding a proposed abortion rights amendment, Amendment 4, which seeks to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. The state's attorney general argued that the ballot summary is misleading, while proponents emphasized the importance of democratic decision-making. Justices expressed concerns about voter understanding and the potential legislative impacts of the amendment. The court's ruling could have significant implications for abortion rights in Florida and the surrounding region.

via WFLA|
#abortion-rights#ballot-amendment#florida
politics1 year ago

"Challenges and Controversies Surrounding Trump's Ballot Eligibility"

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Anderson, a case questioning whether Colorado was right to remove Trump from the ballot due to his role in the January 6 insurrection. Trump's legal arguments, including the claim that the president is not an "officer of the United States," are weak and unlikely to sway the Court. His lawyers also attempt to revive a dangerous legal argument previously rejected by the Court. Despite the 6-3 Republican supermajority, it remains uncertain how the justices will rule.

via Vox.com|
#14th-amendment#donald-trump#insurrection
politics2 years ago

"Legal Battles Over Trump's Ballot Eligibility Spark Chaos and Controversy"

Donald Trump's legal team has submitted a 59-page brief to the Supreme Court, arguing for his eligibility to remain on the 2024 ballot and denying that his actions led to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. The brief contends that removing him from the ballot would disenfranchise millions of Americans and cause chaos. The case is scheduled to be heard on Feb. 8, and Trump's lawyers have made various legal arguments, including technical claims about the 14th Amendment's insurrection provision. A flood of friend-of-the-court briefs has been filed, with Republican-aligned groups backing Trump's efforts, while others urge the court to decide the matter ahead of the general election for finality.

via POLITICO|
#2024-election#insurrection#legal-arguments
politics2 years ago

"Debating Presidential Immunity: Can the President Order Assassinations Without Consequence?"

Donald Trump seemed to agree with the idea that a president should have immunity from prosecution for ordering the assassination of a political opponent, citing the need for effectiveness in office. His lawyers had argued for this immunity in court, and Trump emphasized the necessity of immunity for a president to function effectively, comparing it to the need for law enforcement control and respect.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-trump#immunity#legal-arguments
law-and-politics2 years ago

"Trump's Lawyer's Immunity Argument Shredded in Court"

During a hearing on whether Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity to dismiss a federal election case against him, Judge Florence Pan grilled Trump's lawyer, D. John Sauer, over the implications and inconsistencies in his argument. Legal experts praised Pan's line of questioning, which exposed the flaws in Sauer's position, particularly regarding the limits of presidential immunity and the potential for prosecution of a sitting president. Trump's attorney appeared flustered by the end of the exchange, and the former president criticized the possibility of facing prosecution for acts committed in office, claiming it would "open the floodgates" for others.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#federal-prosecution#judge-florence-pan
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Presidential Immunity Claims Face Rejection in Appeals Court"

Former President Trump's legal team argued that a president would be immune from prosecution, even if they directed SEAL Team Six to assassinate a political opponent, as long as they had not been impeached and convicted by the Senate. This argument was met with pushback from a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and the special counsel's team, who emphasized the need to hold presidents accountable for criminal actions. The debate also referenced Trump's second impeachment trial, where his attorneys argued that there was no need for censure as prosecutors could bring charges for any criminal conduct.

via The Hill|
#dc-circuit-court-of-appeals#impeachment#legal-arguments
entertainment2 years ago

"Kal Penn's Controversial Nickname for Trump's Defense Shocks 'Daily Show' Audience"

Kal Penn, guest host on "The Daily Show," criticized Donald Trump's legal argument claiming immunity from alleged crimes committed while in office. Penn mocked Trump's defense, stating that it was both "I didn't do anything" and "I was allowed to do it." He referred to Trump as a "Schrodinger's cunt," highlighting the paradox of a president overturning the Constitution. Trump is scheduled to go to trial on March 4 in a federal election interference case and has been criminally indicted in three other cases.

via HuffPost|
#2020-election#donald-trump#entertainment
politics2 years ago

"Jen Psaki Debunks Trump's Legal Arguments with Authority"

MSNBC's Jen Psaki criticizes Donald Trump's legal team for their weak arguments in response to his indictment for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Psaki highlights three main talking points used by Trump's lawyers: claiming First Amendment protection for his election lies, blaming mistakes on his lawyers, and asserting Trump's ignorance. Psaki dismisses these arguments as absurd and suggests that Trump's real goal is to delay proceedings and shut down the case.

via Yahoo News|
#donald-trump#election-result#indictment