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Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senator. Law firms that cut deals with Donald Trump ’s administration after the ...The Guardian - 3d -
House Votes to Require Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections
Conservatives have long argued for stronger laws to combat voter fraud, something that election experts say is exceedingly rare.The New York Times - 5h -
Sanders on law firms making deals with Trump: 'Absolute cowardice'
Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed law firms coming to deals with President Trump in an interview that aired Sunday. “What do you make of the law firms cutting deals?” CBS News’s Robert Costa asked ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats press law firms on deals with Trump
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) are pressing the White House and six top law firms about alleged deals struck with the Trump administration to avoid getting targeted ...The Hill - 2d -
US against plan for levy on carbon emissions from ships, leak suggests
Document says levy would be ‘blatantly unfair’ and inconsistent with international law of the sea. Plans for a levy on the carbon produced by ships are being opposed by the US government, on the ...The Guardian - 1d -
A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump
Law firms and universities do not need to capitulate. Here’s how they can fight back.The New York Times - 4d -
Law firms that settle with Trump have a Sword of Damocles over their heads
Another day, another mega-law firm takes a knee before President Trump (that makes four and counting).The Hill - 2d -
US supreme court allows deportations under 18th century law with limits
In 5-4 ruling, court laid down terms for invoking Alien Enemies Act, stating any challenges to law must take place in Texas. Donald Trump may continue using a 1798 law to deport alleged gang ...The Guardian - 2d -
More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.The New York Times - 6d -
Supreme Court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations
The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 in President Donald Trump’s favor to allow him to enforce the Alien Enemies Act that will let immigration officials to use sweeping wartime law to deport alleged ...NBC News - 2d -
Taliban enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque: UN
The U.N. says more than half of people detained by the Taliban's morality police in the first 6 months of new laws regulating personal conduct were men who had noncompliant hairstyles or their barbersABC News - 13h -
Over 500 law firms sign brief backing Perkins Coie suit against Trump
More than 500 law firms moved to file an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive order that targeted the firm.ABC News - 5d -
House Education Committee drops records request against Northwestern law clinics after suit
The GOP-controlled House Education and the Workforce Committee withdrew a request for records on Northwestern University’s law clinics after its leaders filed a lawsuit Wednesday. “The committee ...The Hill - 8h -
Brazil's Bolsonaro leads rally in support of amnesty law as he faces trial for alleged coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is leading a rally in support of an amnesty law that could free him from criminal charges, and eliminate the prison sentences of dozens of supporters who ...ABC News - 4d -
Governors push back as Trump directs the Justice Department to go after state climate laws
Democrat governors are pushing back as President Trump directed his Justice Department to target state climate laws. “The federal government cannot unilaterally strip states’ independent ...The Hill - 1d -
Protesters rally for the fourth week against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ Pride events
Thousands of protesters rallied for the fourth week in Hungary’s capital, denouncing a new law passed by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist government banning LGBTQ Pride events.NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs order targeting law firm behind $787.5m Fox defamation suit
Order punishes Susman Godfrey, which helped Dominion Voting Systems get millions from Fox for 2020 election lies. Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday punishing the law firm that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump targets law firm that represented Dominion Voting Systems in case against Fox News
President Trump issued an order this week punishing law firm Susman Godfrey, the firm that helped Dominion Voting Systems secure a $787 million settlement against Fox News after the 2020 election. ...The Hill - 10h -
How Trump Is Putting Law Firms in a No-Win Situation
As Willkie Farr & Gallagher learned, cutting a deal with the White House can avert a financially punitive executive order. But doing so can draw internal rebukes and external criticism.The New York Times - 1d -
Generals owe their loyalty to the rule of law, not to Trump
A politicized military committed to supporting the president, no matter what, poses an existential threat to democracy.The Hill - 9h -
Can Modern Protections Stem Illegal Gambling’s Eternal Appeal?
Today’s guest columnist is Martin D. Edel, Co-chair of Goulston & Storrs’ Sports Law Practice. He teaches Sports Law at Columbia Law School and Antitrust Law at Brooklyn Law School. Shoeless Joe ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to recently enacted gun restrictions in New York, sidestepping a new case on the right to bear arms.NBC News - 3d -
Another Law Firm Braces for Possible Blowback From Trump
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft balked at having one of its partners represent Donald Trump in his criminal cases. Now the firm is among those that have been pushed to agree to a deal with the White ...The New York Times - 3d -
US top court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations
A judge had blocked the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.BBC News - 2d -
US Supreme Court allows Trump to use centuries-old law for deportations
Ruling lifts freeze on removal of alleged gang members in victory for White HouseFinancial Times - 2d -
TikTok extension, potential deal may violate law: Top Senate Democrat
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warned Monday that President Trump’s additional extension for TikTok’s parent company to divest from the app, as well as a potential divestment ...The Hill - 2d -
Two Law Firms File for Permanent Relief From Trump’s Executive Orders
Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are seeking summary judgments against what one of them called “a plain violation of the First Amendment.”The New York Times - 2d -
In Washington, a Rural County Sheriff Fights His State’s Immigration Law
Sheriff Dale Wagner of Adams County sees his department as David fighting Goliath. But he has the support of some of President Trump’s most influential allies.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump takes aim at city and state climate laws in executive order
President orders justice department to stop enforcement of critical policies holding fossil fuel companies accountable. Donald Trump is taking aim and city- and state-led fossil fuel ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s legal attacks threaten the very basis of sound investment
American businesses need to stand up to the president’s assault on the rule of lawFinancial Times - 10h -
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive ordersFinancial Times - 4d -
Top Pro Bono Leader Resigns from Paul Weiss, a Firm Hit in Trump’s Crackdown on Big Law
Steven Banks, who once ran New York’s social services department, said he wanted to return to helping the homeless. He leaves within weeks of the elite firm striking a deal with President Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Pirates say 'Bucco Bricks' to return amid backlash
The Pirates say their fan-purchased "Bucco Bricks" are in the process of being returned for a "more permanent display" at the stadium.ESPN - 1d -
Trump says he is ‘not looking’ at a pause in tariffs to allow trade negotiations
Markets swing as Washington says it will kick off trade talks with JapanFinancial Times - 3d -
Birmingham bin strike threat to public health, Wes Streeting says
The health secretary says he is concerned about the "poor conditions" on the streets of Birmingham.BBC News - 2d -
Turkish journalists detained on charges their newspapers say are based on their work
Turkish newspapers say two leading journalists have been detained over what they say are false charges stemming from their workABC News - 15h -
Trump's Colorado portrait artist says career in jeopardy
The artist behind a portrait of President Trump that hung at the Colorado Capitol for six years says the president's comments are "negatively impacting" her business. The portrait of Trump by ...The Hill - 4d -
Postecoglou says 'general sentiment' points to Spurs exit
Ange Postecoglou says even the "good stuff" Tottenham do is turned into a negative, acknowledging the "general sentiment" is that he will not be in charge next season.That's not having a go at you, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Panama says US recognizes its control over canal
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Panama says US recognizes its sovereignty over canal Panama says ...The Hill - 1d
