Category: Law

Rep. Al Green: ‘I Want to Ensure All that Impeachment Is Not Dead’

Rep. Al Green: ‘I Want to Ensure All that Impeachment Is Not Dead’

A leading advocate for the impeachment of Donald Trump spoke this week on the House floor to keep the impeachment option alive.
Schumer on Epstein: ‘I Am Calling on Secretary Acosta to Resign’

Schumer on Epstein: ‘I Am Calling on Secretary Acosta to Resign’

The top Senate Democrat is calling on Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to resign, for his role more than a decade ago in a "non-prosecution" agreement for wealthy socialite Jeffrey Epstein.
First Judicial Subpoenas Served in Emoluments Lawsuit Brought by More Than 200 Lawmakers

First Judicial Subpoenas Served in Emoluments Lawsuit Brought by More Than 200 Lawmakers

Because Trump never formally severed himself from his for-profit business ventures before being sworn in, his Washington Trump Hotel is a prime source where the president can be collecting emoluments.
Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Border Wall in Emergency Declaration Challenge

Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Border Wall in Emergency Declaration Challenge

A federal appeals court last week denied the government’s attempt to begin construction of President Trump’s border wall using funds unauthorized by Congress.
New York Is Investigating Whether Facebook Lets Advertisers Discriminate

New York Is Investigating Whether Facebook Lets Advertisers Discriminate

New York's Department of Financial Services will look into allegations that advertisers can exclude users by race, gender, age and other characteristics that are protected under federal law.
No, Trump Can’t Add Citizenship Question With Executive Order

No, Trump Can’t Add Citizenship Question With Executive Order

Someone might want to let Trump know that the resources of the federal government don’t exist to keep him in office.
California Statute To Trade Trump’s Tax Release For Ballot Access Is Clearly Unconstitutional

California Statute To Trade Trump’s Tax Release For Ballot Access Is Clearly Unconstitutional

California's clear attempt to force Trump to release his tax returns won't pass Supreme Court precedent.
If Obama Had Authority To Initiate DACA, Trump Has Authority To Rescind It

If Obama Had Authority To Initiate DACA, Trump Has Authority To Rescind It

The whole idea behind executive orders is that they rely on the authority of the president who signs them—but one president cannot enlarge or diminish the powers and authority of the next president.
Inside the Secret Border Patrol Facebook Group Where Agents Joke About Migrant Deaths and Post Sexist Memes

Inside the Secret Border Patrol Facebook Group Where Agents Joke About Migrant Deaths and Post Sexist Memes

An investigation found a private Facebook group for federal border agents, filled with racist and obscene content.
Trump Threatens Federal Involvement When Asked About Putin’s Comments on Western-Style Liberalism

Trump Threatens Federal Involvement When Asked About Putin’s Comments on Western-Style Liberalism

At Putin's spurring, Trump threatens federal interference to stem the tide of liberal policies.