A California resident, Nicholas Roske, was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Although prosecutors sought a sentence of no less than 30 years, the judge cited Roske’s abandonment of the plot and atypical circumstances as reasons for leniency. Roske, who had a pistol, knife, and other tools, told investigators she was angry about the leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade and believed Kavanaugh would vote to loosen gun laws. The Justice Department has announced plans to appeal what it considers an insufficient sentence.
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In a recent Supreme Court ruling, Justice Kavanaugh suggested that Americans roughed up by ICE agents can sue in federal court. However, civil rights attorneys are pushing back, noting the court’s conservative majority has made such cases difficult to win. The court has limited the ability to sue federal law enforcement for excessive force claims in prior decisions, including border incidents. Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing the ruling allows targeting of Latinos.
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The Supreme Court ruled that federal immigration agents do not need reasonable suspicion to target individuals for immigration detention, opening the door to racial profiling. This decision overturned a lower court order that restricted ICE agents in Los Angeles from making arrests based on racially loaded categories. Justice Kavanaugh wrote the opinion, stating that factors like ethnicity, language, and occupation, combined with the high number of illegal immigrants in the area, could contribute to “reasonable suspicion.” Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing that the ruling allows the government to target Latinos and those in low-wage jobs, disregarding Fourth Amendment protections.
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh recently defended the Supreme Court’s practice of issuing rulings favoring Donald Trump without explanations, arguing the shadow docket allows for temporary relief while cases are fully litigated. He asserted that providing detailed opinions in these early stages could lead to incorrect legal positions. However, critics like Justice Elena Kagan argue these silent decisions are a mistake, as courts should explain their reasoning. Kavanaugh’s argument assumes the Court must quickly address every Trump request, a practice that deviates from historical precedent.
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Nicholas Roske, a 29-year-old California man, pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Armed with a gun, knife, and zip ties, Roske traveled to Kavanaugh’s home with the intent to kill him, motivated by anger over the leaked *Roe v. Wade* draft opinion and other political issues. Roske’s actions prompted increased security measures for Supreme Court justices and their families. He faces a sentence of 30 years to life in prison at his October 3rd sentencing hearing.
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The recent report revealing that the FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh was severely constrained by the Trump White House hardly comes as a shock. The cloud of corruption that has loomed over the White House during Trump’s tenure is well-documented, and it’s clear that this administration has no qualms about bending the rules to suit their agenda. Kavanaugh’s confirmation was riddled with controversy from the start, with allegations of sexual assault and perjury hanging over his head like a dark cloud. The fact that the FBI’s investigation into these serious allegations was essentially a sham is just another glaring example of the disregard for justice and fairness that has become a hallmark of the Trump administration.… Continue reading
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