Category Archives: Judiciary

Whither the Supreme Court?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by David Posnett

Thursday, September 27th 2018 was a very bad day for the Supreme Court.  And at the epicenter of that day was a 45 minute rant by Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States, furious … Continue reading →

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Kavanaugh’s 1982 Calendar: damning!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by David Posnett

From Slate.com There’s an Entry on Kavanaugh’s 1982 Calendar That Supports Ford’s Story Better Than His Own By Matthew Zeitlin Sept 27, 20186:23 PM “go to Timmy’s for [Brew]skis (beer) with Judge, Tom, PJ, Bernie, Squi” (Provided by Brett Kavanaugh … Continue reading →

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Reaction Against Kavenaugh

Posted on September 24, 2018 by David Posnett

By Mara Gerstein: I was 16 when Anita Hill testified before congress. I watched and was devastated — for reasons I understood and some I couldn’t yet articulate. I can now. It was the first time I realized that women’s … Continue reading →

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#StopKavanaugh

Posted on August 27, 2018 by David Posnett

Sunday Aug. 26th there were rallies across the country including 2 in NY City: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=kavanaugh%20protests%20new%20york Cory Booker summarizes this mess eloquently: Donald Trump’s personal lawyer has sworn under oath that Trump directed him to commit federal crimes.1 The Judiciary Committee … Continue reading →

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Are We Done Shooting Ourselves In The Foot Yet?

Posted on June 28, 2018 by David Posnett

Justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring. Donald Trump gets to pick his successor. While the Senate engages in a debate about hypocrisy and whether or not to bring that nomination to the floor for a vote, nothing less than the character … Continue reading →

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Feel powerless? Here is something that will save a life, save a family.

Posted on December 21, 2017 by David Posnett

DECEMBER 20, 2017 If you’re an attorney, law student, or fluent in English and another language, please consider volunteering with the Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative. Just one week of your time could help save a life. If you’re unable to … Continue reading →

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Justice demands 1.3M IP addresses related to Trump resistance site — This is 2017, Not 1984

Posted on August 16, 2017 by David Posnett

From The Hill BY MORGAN CHALFANT – 08/14/17 The Department of Justice has requested information on visitors to a website used to organize protests against President Trump, the Los Angeles-based Dreamhost said in a blog post published on Monday. Dreamhost, a … Continue reading →

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Because ICE Made A Typo…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by David Posnett

Because ICE Made A Typo, These Kids Will Lose Their Dad In Just Days Joel Colindrés, a beloved father of two with no criminal record, is facing imminent deportation to Guatemala. By RJ Scofield (Patch Staff) – Updated August 2, … Continue reading →

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Polemicists in Robes — We Are In Deep Trouble

Posted on June 16, 2017 by David Posnett

Slate.com The president’s latest batch of bomb-throwing judicial nominees will transform the federal bench for generations to come. By Dahlia Lithwick John Bush, left, and Damien Schiff.Photos by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP and Pacific Legal Foundation   If the republic … Continue reading →

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