Category: Law & the Courts
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Former President Donald Trump Indicted in Mar-a-Lago Documents Case for Mishandling Classified Materials
Former President Donald Trump’s indictment in the Mar-a-Lago documents case has raised concerns about the way he handled classified documents and responded to federal authorities’ attempts to reclaim them. While it is clear that Trump’s political opponents have twisted the law in a politically motivated effort to nail him, the indictment against him is appalling.…
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Former President Donald Trump Federally Indicted for Willful Retention of Classified Information
Former President Donald Trump was federally indicted on Thursday on charges of willful retention of classified national-security information, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The indictment was unsealed on Friday afternoon and revealed that Trump had taken material from the White House after his presidency, stored it in Mar-a-Lago, and refused to return…
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Daniel Penny to be Arraigned for Homicide Charges in Manhattan Court
Daniel Penny is set to be arraigned in Manhattan criminal court on June 28 for two counts of homicide related to the death of Jordan Neely on May 1. A spokesperson for the office of Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg confirmed the arraignment date to the New York Post. Penny was indicted by a grand…
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Former President Trump Faces Indictment Over Illegal Retention of Intelligence Files
Former President Donald Trump faced a grand-jury subpoena in May 2022, which required him to surrender intelligence files he had illegally retained at his Mar-a-Lago resort club and estate in Palm Beach. Trump was intent on defying the legally enforceable court order, and during a meeting with two lawyers he had retained to help him…
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Why the Presidential Records Act Does Not Shield Trump’s Alleged Unlawful Retention of National-Defense Information
The Presidential Records Act (PRA) cannot be used as a defense for President Trump’s alleged unlawful retention of national-defense information, specifically classified intelligence reporting generated by U.S. spy agencies. The PRA only addresses documents and records generated by and for the president in the execution of his duties, excluding agency records from its definition of…
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FBI Report Implicates President Joe Biden in Bribery Scheme, Raises Questions About FBI’s Handling of Investigation
The FBI has provided the House Oversight Committee with access to a reliable informant’s report that implicates President Joe Biden in a bribery scheme. Director Christopher Wray initially resisted disclosing the report to the full committee due to concerns about informant confidentiality and an ongoing investigation. However, Wray relented, avoiding a contempt citation. The document…
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The Supreme Court’s Stance on Racial Discrimination in Recent Decisions
The Supreme Court has recently made decisions that highlight its stance on racial discrimination, particularly when it is mandated by Congress. In two cases, Allen v. Milligan and Haaland v. Brackeen, the Court ruled in favor of laws that draw racial distinctions. The Allen decision required Alabama to create segregated congressional districts for black voters,…
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Analyzing the Federal Indictment of Former President Donald Trump: A Critical Perspective
The federal indictment of former President Donald Trump for retaining and concealing sensitive and classified documents at Mar-a-Lago has sparked partisan reactions. However, it is important to approach the issue with a focus on the facts, the law, and due process. This is a significant event that demands serious scrutiny. Conservatives and Republicans have valid…
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The Indian Child Welfare Act: How It Fails Vulnerable Children in Foster Care
The United States has been accused of prioritizing generic Indian culture over the welfare of individual children who find their way into the foster-care system. This is due to a four-decades-old law that essentially treats Indian children in foster care as second-class citizens. The Supreme Court had the opportunity to help these vulnerable children in…
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The Supreme Court is More United Than You Think
The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Samuel Alito’s stance on wetlands has been the subject of sensational headlines, such as “Samuel Alito’s Assault on Wetlands Is So Indefensible That He Lost Brett Kavanaugh.” However, despite the media’s penchant for playing up dissent at the Court, the justices unanimously sided with the petitioners in this case.…