Overreach

Illinois Takes a Stand: State Officials Condemn Trump’s ‘Illegal’ National Guard Threats as Unprecedented Overreach

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Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at deterring flag burning, a move that has drawn significant attention and sparked debate regarding First Amendment rights. This order instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to vigorously prosecute individuals who burn the American flag during other unlawful acts. The directive emphasizes the possibility of pursuing legal action to clarify the boundaries of First Amendment exceptions related to flag desecration. This comes in light of a 1989 Supreme Court ruling that recognized the constitutional right to burn the flag as a form of free … Read more

Policy Institute Challenges Far-Reaching NAR Settlement, Warns of Judicial Overreach in Real Estate Reform

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WASHINGTON — A nonpartisan research organization is challenging a recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR), arguing that it could undermine the separation of powers in the U.S. legal system. The Institute has filed a proposed brief expressing concerns over what it describes as an overreach in judicial authority that could set a precedent for private antitrust litigation. The organization contends that the settlement, which aims to reform certain practices in the real estate industry, raises significant questions regarding the legitimacy of using a class-action agreement to impose extensive structural changes without legislative … Read more

High-Profile Attorneys Unite at Lowell & Associates, Pushing Back Against Government Overreach

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Lowell, Massachusetts – Prominent attorney Abbe Lowell, known for defending Hunter Biden against various criminal charges, has recently announced the formation of a new legal firm, Lowell & Associates. Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, received a presidential pardon in December for gun and tax offenses, showcasing the high-profile nature of legal battles linked to the Biden family. Lowell’s reputation extends beyond this case; he has also provided counsel to notable figures, including U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and members of the Trump family, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm features … Read more

Texas Judge Overturns Biden-Era Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes, Citing Regulatory Overreach

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A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, has struck down a nationwide staffing rule imposed during the Biden administration, which mandated minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in nursing homes. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk rejected the staffing requirements on Monday, citing that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services overstepped its authority with the mandate. The plaintiff, the American Health Care Association, which represents roughly 15,000 nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the United States, argued that the staffing mandates were unrealistic and could have led to the shutdown of nursing homes, thus … Read more