Alarms

Trump’s Intensifying Campaign Against Dissent: Legal Experts Raise Alarms Over Threats to Democracy

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign against an array of U.S. institutions, employing executive orders and social media to challenge judges, law firms, and the media among others. These aggressive moves, as noted by legal experts, seem designed to silence dissent and potentially reshape the boundaries of executive power. Legal observers suggest that Trump’s actions are reminiscent of tactics used by authoritarian regimes – undermining institutions that could provide checks on his authority. According to retired Massachusetts judge and Harvard lecturer Nancy Gertner, the goal is to delegitimize any potential sources of … Read more

Harvey Weinstein’s Attorney Raises Alarms Over Alleged ‘Torturous’ Conditions at Rikers Island, Fears for His Health and Survival

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New York, NY — Concerns have been raised by Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer, Imran H. Ansari, regarding the treatment of his client in the Rikers Island jail, describing the conditions akin to a “torture chamber” or “medieval dungeon.” Weinstein, the 76-year-old former film producer and convicted sex offender, has been battling chronic myeloid leukemia since his diagnosis in October. Ansari, after a recent visit to Weinstein, was taken aback by what he described as the severe neglect and potential mistreatment his client is enduring while incarcerated. Ansari recounts that Weinstein appeared physically unkempt, with stained clothes … Read more

Supreme Court’s Latest Immunity Decision Raises Alarms Over Democratic Principles

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Washington, D.C. — In a recent landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has again changed the legal landscape, redefining the protection from lawsuit immunity traditionally granted to federal officers, a move that some experts argue could have profound implications for democratic accountability. This tightening of conditions under which officials can be held immune poses questions about the balance between maintaining governmental function and ensuring citizens can seek redress against abuses of power. The ruling circles back to concerns about what many see as a widening gap between governmental authority and individual rights. It highlights a … Read more