Democracy

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

Progressive Attorney Vows Boycott of Tesla, Accuses Elon Musk of Democracy Erosion Amid Government Budget Cuts

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Washington, D.C. — In a fiery open letter, progressive attorney Marc Elias has openly criticized Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), for his actions that Elias claims compromise democratic principles. Elias, who has notably represented Democratic figures in election-related legal battles, has declared he will cease purchasing products from Musk, including the renowned Tesla vehicles, due to ethical concerns. The letter, published on the Democracy Docket website on February 20, highlights Elias’s disapproval of Musk’s involvement in President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly in aggressive cost-cutting measures that reportedly involve extensive data … Read more

Justice Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena Explores the Judiciary’s Impact on Mexican Democracy at Harvard Law Event

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Cuernavaca, Mexico — Supreme Court Justice Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena, a distinguished jurist born in 1969 in Cuernavaca, Morelos, is set to discuss the critical role of the judiciary in upholding the democratic values of Mexico. The event titled “Hablemos de México: Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena – The Role of the Judiciary in Mexico’s Democracy” will take place on November 14 at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Justice Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena, an alumnus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and Harvard Law School, has had a significant impact on Mexico’s legal landscape. … Read more

Mexico Set to Roll Out Elective Justice Reforms Amid Independence Day Festivities: A Bold Move Toward Popular Democracy or a Challenge to Judicial Independence?

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Mexico City, Mexico — Amid national celebrations marking Mexico’s Independence Day, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is set to enact sweeping judicial reforms that are stirring significant public debate. These changes, poised to transform how judges are selected in Mexico, have drawn both applause for their intention to democratize the judiciary and criticism for potentially undermining judicial independence. The judicial overhaul, approved after rigorous debates in both houses of parliament, aims to shift from an appointment-based system to one where citizens elect judges directly. Proponents argue that this approach will make the judiciary more accountable … Read more