Judge demands special counsel explain why he used DC grand jury in Trump documents case

Florida-based federal Judge Aileen Cannon asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to justify its continuing use of a District of Columbia grand jury in hopes of laying additional charges in the case about former President Donald Trump’s handling of … Continue reading Judge demands special counsel explain why he used DC grand jury in Trump documents case

Legal experts say Supreme Court unlikely to ‘intercede’ for Trump, at least not early on

The Supreme Court is unlikely to “intercede” in former President Donald Trump’s various criminal cases—as he said on Aug. 4 the court “must” do—at least not until the cases have moved past the initial stages, legal experts told The Epoch … Continue reading Legal experts say Supreme Court unlikely to ‘intercede’ for Trump, at least not early on

Supreme Court extends order allowing minor-offense prosecutions against Native Americans

The Supreme Court unexpectedly extended to Aug. 4 its emergency order blocking a federal appeals court decision that deprived an Oklahoma city of the authority to charge members of Indian tribes with municipal offenses. Although the underlying offense at issue … Continue reading Supreme Court extends order allowing minor-offense prosecutions against Native Americans

Supreme Court considering blocking minor-offense prosecutions against Native Americans in Oklahoma

The Supreme Court is considering whether it should extend its emergency order from last week blocking a federal appeals court decision that deprived an Oklahoma city of the authority to charge members of Indian tribes with municipal offenses. The city … Continue reading Supreme Court considering blocking minor-offense prosecutions against Native Americans in Oklahoma

Groups urge Supreme Court to overrule pro-bureaucracy rule that aids administrative state

Limited-government advocates are urging the Supreme Court to overrule “Chevron deference,” a bureaucracy-empowering legal doctrine they say has distorted the U.S. system of government for decades at the expense of everyday citizens. The court’s ruling could alter the current balance … Continue reading Groups urge Supreme Court to overrule pro-bureaucracy rule that aids administrative state