Brazil’s Supreme Court votes to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use
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The Daily BeastFive SCOTUS Justices’ Comments on Prez Immunity Come Back to Haunt Them
Collective amnesia seems to have struck the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, especially around the question: Is the president above the law?Five of the six conservative justices who ruled to give the president absolute immunity for “core” presidential duties seem to have made contradictory statements during their Senate confirmation hearings.“No man is above the law,” Neil Gorsuch told Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) during his confirmation hearing in 2017. Read more at The Daily Beast.Get
- USA TODAY Opinion
The Supreme Court just did Biden a huge favor by giving Trump immunity
Clearly President Biden had a bad debate night. But the Supreme Court gave him a possible way out.
- USA TODAY
Supreme Court orders another review of gun charge behind Hunter Biden's conviction
The Supreme Court told another defendant convicted of the same gun charge as Hunter Biden to have his conviction reviewed again at the appeals court.
- INSIDER
Biden solemnly warns that the Supreme Court has fundamentally changed the country with its immunity ruling: 'May God help preserve our democracy'
President Joe Biden on Monday warned the Supreme Court's ruling granting presidents immunity for official acts fundamentally changes the country.
- The Hill
Supreme Court turns away OSHA challenge over opposition from Thomas, Gorsuch
Over opposition from two conservative justices, the Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge that could’ve gutted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). An Ohio-based construction contractor backed by Republican-led states and anti-regulatory interests contended Congress unconstitutionally delegated its legislative powers to the executive branch when it gave such broad authority to the agency,…
- The Hill
Jim Jordan calls on left to ‘uphold democratic norms’ after Trump immunity decision
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) called on the ideological left to “uphold democratic norms” while hailing the Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity in the case involving former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. “Hyper-partisan prosecutors like Jack Smith cannot weaponize the rule of law to go after the Administration’s chief…
- Reuters
India's parliament removes parts of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's speech targeting Modi
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's first speech in the new parliament ran into controversy with parts of it, including accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, redacted on Tuesday for violating the rules of the legislature. The decision by the speaker of the lower house came a day after Gandhi made his maiden speech as the leader of the opposition in the chambers, his first official position after two decades as a lawmaker representing the main opposition Congress party. Among the sections removed from the speech, which was telecast live by TV channels, were Gandhi's attacks on Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party and what he said were their links to religious hate and violence.
- CBC
Doug Ford's 'red-tape' cuts save Ontario developers $400M a year
Developers are among the biggest beneficiaries of red-tape reduction measures brought in by Premier Doug Ford's government, saving hundreds of millions of dollars a year in costs, CBC News has learned. Since taking office in 2018, Ford's Ontario PCs have brought in 12 bills focused on cutting what they describe as red tape. Their most recent legislation – the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act – received royal assent in June. The government has claimed that its bills cut the costs of compl
- The Canadian Press
Some Nebraskans say misleading words led them to sign petitions on abortion they don't support
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tea Rohrberg was heading into her county's treasurer's office in Omaha, Nebraska, on Monday when she says she was approached by a man and asked if she wanted to sign a “pro-choice petition.” Because she believes access to abortion is a right all women should have, she readily signed.
- BuzzFeed
"Anyone Else Feel Like This Is The Beginning Of The Collapse Of The United States": 23 Reactions To The Supreme Court's Immunity Ruling
"In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law." —Justice Sonia Sotomayor
- Sacramento Bee
California Attorney General warned police about license plate data law. Departments ignored him
The warning from the Attorney General’s Office came last year.
- The Canadian Press
Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party's nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump failing to “effectively defend his many accomplishments.”
- The Canadian Press
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.
- The Canadian Press
Judge sides with 16 states, putting on pause Biden's delay of consideration of gas export projects
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Biden administration can’t delay consideration of projects aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas while a legal challenge by 16 Republican-led states plays out in federal court, a Louisiana judge said Monday.
- CNN
Judge partially terminates agreement governing conditions for migrant children in US custody
A federal judge has partially terminated a decades-old agreement that oversees conditions for migrant children in federal government custody, according to a court order that took effect Monday.
- BBC
How the Supreme Court became a political battlefield
The fractiousness of US politics has reached the highest court in the land, and prompted demands for reform.
- People
Sonia Sotomayor Pens Fearful Dissent in Trump Immunity Case, Saying Decision Makes Him ‘King Above the Law’
“Orders the Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune,” the Supreme Court justice wrote
- NY Daily News
Biden to meet with Democratic governors amid angst over debate
President Joe Biden reportedly plans to meet with Democratic governors Wednesday amid ongoing angst over his debate performance, including some waffling over whether he can continue in the race. The meeting, which comes after Gov. Hochul and some of the governors huddled online Monday, is designed to give the state leaders a chance to interact with Biden directly and to discuss the damage done ...
- The Canadian Press
Police say they will enforce judge's order that U of T encampment must come down
TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service says it will enforce a court order granted yesterday that says demonstrators at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Toronto must dismantle the site by 6 p.m. today.
- Euronews
Could a divided or minority government in France pose a risk to EU's stability?
The next French government promises could scramble or slow down the country's commitments on urgent Europe-wide matters.