Presidential

Former Federal Judge Argues Unmistakable Violation of 14th Amendment in Trump’s Presidential Disqualification Case

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Washington D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment is abundantly clear. Luttig made his remarks during an interview on MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s comments come on the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Recently, the Supreme Court announced its decision to review whether Trump’s actions related to the insurrection could disqualify him from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot. Luttig, who has extensively studied the 14th Amendment, believes that the Supreme Court, which currently leans Republican, will likely seek … Read more

Senegal’s Constitutional Council Delivers Blow to Opposition Leader Sonko’s Presidential Aspirations, Sparking Legal Battle

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DAKAR, Senegal — The Senegal Constitutional Council has barred opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from running in the upcoming presidential election. This decision is a blow to the hopes of his supporters, who see him as a strong contender against incumbent President Macky Sall. The council stated that Sonko did not meet the legal requirements to run for president due to an ongoing legal case against him. Sonko, a former tax inspector and rising political star, has been accused of rape by a beauty salon employee. He denies the allegations and claims they are politically motivated. … Read more