Stop Counting on Federal Courts to Protect Your Rights; They Won’t
I’m often told that I need to vote for this or that presidential candidate so we can get the “right judges” on the Supreme Court. The problem with this strategy is even the “right” federal judges aren’t going to uphold the...
Another Abusive Cop Walks With Qualified Immunity
If you’re hoping recent high-profile cases of police misconduct will spur federal courts to roll back qualified immunity, you’re going to be disappointed. I recently reported on a federal district court judge in Mississippi who blasted qualified immunity,...
Federal Judge Says State Not “Injured” By Unconstitutional Federal Actions
You can file this under the heading of “it’s foolish to expect the federal courts to protect your rights.” Last month, federal agents poured into Portland, Oregon, and initiated police actions against protesters. Vox described the situation in...One of the ways the federal government expands its power is by redefining words in the #constitution @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/TFDrCbh5fU
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