🏛️ Supreme Court Accountability
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White House urges Senate Democrats to approve new judges before term ends
The Guardian By Robert Tait
Trump made 234 judicial appointments – the second most of any president – and nominated three rightwing justices to the supreme court, who drastically altered the court’s balance and presaged a spate of conservative-inspired rulings.
The Guardian By Chris Stein, Martin Belam, Lauren Gambino, Philip Wen
The alliance is modeling itself after the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a governors’ working group that formed after the supreme court overturned Roe v Wade.
Jack Smith plans to step down as special counsel before Trump takes office
Seattle Times By Devlin Barrett, Glenn Thrush
A Supreme Court ruling this summer significantly expanded the scope of official presidential conduct that cannot be prosecuted even after leaving office. As he prepares for his last act as special counsel, Smith’s ultimate audience will not be a jury, but the public.
Here’s what’s standing in the way of Trump getting whatever he wants
The Hill By Kimberly L. Wehle
Although the far-right Supreme Court majority in Trump v. U.S. created criminal immunity as a gloss on Article II of the Constitution, that provision affords presidents only a confined list of powers.
Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term
ABC News By Geoff Mulvihill
Trump's campaign promises included mass deportations of people in the country illegally, and his history includes rolling back environmental regulations and setting the stage for state abortion bans by nominating three new Supreme Court justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade
Trump would like to bring back mental institutions, but experts are skeptical
NPR By Katia Riddle
There's also legal questions around hospitalizing people indefinitely against their will – since a Supreme Court ruling on the issue more than 20 years ago. Setting up tent cities run by the government can worsen problems with homelessness and substance abuse – according to Humphreys.
People Power United’s Statement on Supreme Court Accountability
People Power United declares the Supreme Court has become unhinged.
In response to recent Supreme Court shenanigans, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement:
“The Supreme Court has become unhinged. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices,” said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United.
People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil rights for all.
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People Power United members are committed to championing progress and power to the people. We don’t just complain, we do the work to make change happen.
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