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5th Circuit upholds Texas law requiring minors to obtain parental consent for contraception

A three-judge panel in New Orleans ruled that a Texas law requiring minors to obtain parental consent to obtain birth control does not conflict with the goals of the federally-funded Title X program, which has given teens birth control confidentially.

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Michael Rappaport on "the Originalist Disaster" of the Supreme Court's Ruling in Trump v. Colorado

A leading originalist legal scholar explains what the Court got wrong.

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Texas anti-abortion activists pushed abortion restrictions in New Mexico, records show

A handful of cities and counties in New Mexico have passed restrictions – with help from Texans Mark Lee Dickson and attorney Jonathan Mitchell.

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The Modern Supreme Court Agrees With Chief Justice Chase: Trump Cannot Be Removed From The Presidential Ballot

From the outset of the litigation, Blackman & Tillman's argument was that Griffin's Case bars the relief sought by the Colorado voters.

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Supreme Court seems torn over bump stock ban

In 2018, the federal government banned bump stocks for that reason, but gun enthusiasts have challenged the regulation in court, contending that only Congress has the power to enact such a ban.

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Small US Town A 'Pawn' In Push To Ban Abortions Nationwide

When Marcia Smith moved to a small town in New Mexico last year, she did not expect to find herself battling a Donald Trump-linked lawyer's plan to effectively outlaw abortion across the United States.

International Business Times

Trump's quiet federal abortion ban plot

Trump "likes the idea of a 16-week national abortion ban" but wants to keep it quiet, NY Times reports

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Griffin's Case (1869) and The Enforcement Act of 1870

Justice Kavanaugh was right. Chief Justice Chase's decision in Griffin's Case "forms the backdrop against which Congress" legislated The Enforcement Act of 1870.

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Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part IV: Justice Sotomayor and Kagan get the line between national power and federalism

The states do not need Section 3 to impose qualifications on state-created positions. But only the national government should decide questions about the President.

Reason

Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part III: Justice Kavanaugh Gets Griffin's Case and Justice Barrett gets FedCourts

Why did Jonathan Mitchell not vigorously defend Griffin's Case and Chief Justice Chase? And Mitchell missed Justice Barrett's question about direct/collateral challenges due to his refusal to accept the sword-shield dichotomy.

Reason

Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part II: Justice Jackson Gets "Office under the United States"

Justice Jackson explained that an ambiguous text should be interpreted in favor of expanding democracy. But Mitchell's concern about Foreign Emoluments Clause "boomerang" could have cut off a path of complete victory.

Reason

Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson Part I: Justice Gorsuch Gets "Officers of the United States"

Justice Gorsuch demonstrates that he is the Court's most careful, consistent textualist.

Reason

Stephen Colbert on Trump’s supreme court defense: ‘That is dumb’

Late-night hosts discuss oral arguments over whether Trump engaged in insurrection and Ted Cruz’s new airport security bill

The Guardian - US

US supreme court justices have strange views on whether Trump is disqualified

The justices, wanting to restore Trump to the ballot, didn’t address the underlying question of if he incited an insurrection

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Supreme Court leans towards Trump in 2024 ballot eligibility

The United States Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Trump should be eligible for the 2024 ballot, with potential ramifications for ...

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Thoughts on the Supreme Court Oral Argument in the Trump Section 3 Case

The justices might well overrule the Colorado Supreme Court on the grounds that only Congress has power to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Such a ruling would be a serious mistake.

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Did Trump engage in insurrection? US supreme court largely ignores question

Justices near agreement in 14th amendment case, almost certain to overturn Colorado ruling removing Trump from ballot

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Attending Oral Argument in Trump v. Anderson

Not exactly what I expected, but a very rewarding experience.

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Experts: Even SCOTUS libs may back Trump

Liberal justices not pushing back on arguments “suggests the cake is already baked,” law professor says

International Business Times

US Supreme Court Skeptical Of Keeping Trump Off The Ballot

A majority of justices on the US Supreme Court appeared to be leaning on Thursday towards rejecting a ruling by a state court that would bar Donald Trump from running for president again.

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KBJ grills Trump lawyer on insurrection

“The events were shameful, criminal, violent,” Trump lawyer Jonathan Mitchell said, arguing it was a “riot”

International Business Times

10 Entrepreneurs Making A Difference

While many entrepreneurs focus primarily on building their businesses and maximizing profits, a select few are dedicated to creating a positive impact in their communities.

Salon

Trump's new lawyer is his worst one yet

For Jonathan Mitchell, gutting democracy is the means, but controlling women is the motive

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Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be on state ballots

Get the latest update on the upcoming Supreme Court case regarding Donald Trump's eligibility to stay on the ballot in Colorado and Maine. Learn how both s...

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