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Trump Escalates Criticism of Federal Judge, Ignoring Chief Justice’s Sharp Rebuke

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Former President Donald Trump is ramping up his criticism of a federal judge, despite a sharp rebuke from the Chief Justice of the United States. Trump’s attacks come in the face of a recent judiciary statement urging respect for the judicial process and condemning disparagements of judges. In a series of public remarks and social media posts, Trump has been vocal against the judge overseeing a legal case in which he is involved. The former president has repeatedly labeled the proceedings as “unfair” and biased against him, questioning the judge’s integrity and motives. His comments … Read more

Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Suicide Attempts Among Trans and Nonbinary Youth Following Anti-Trans Legislation

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A recent study has spotlighted a stark reality: the enactment of anti-transgender legislation in the United States correlates significantly with an increase in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth. This demographic, while only representing a small fraction of the overall population, has frequently found itself at the center of heated legislative debates which appear to have dire consequences. Published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, the research analyzed data from 2018 to 2022 during which 48 anti-trans laws were passed across 19 states. These laws covered a range of prohibitions, from restrictions on trans-specific … Read more

Sharp Disagreements Emerge in Donald Trump’s Classified-Document Case as Prosecutors and Defense Clash Over Jury Instructions

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Prosecutors and attorneys representing former President Donald Trump have presented their differing interpretations of key legal issues in the classified-document case. This comes in response to an unusual request by U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon in Florida, who asked both sides to submit hypothetical jury instructions based on competing views of two laws that are central to the case. The filings highlight the stark disagreements between the two parties. Special counsel Jack Smith strongly objected to the judge’s instructions, calling them based on a “fundamentally flawed legal premise.” Smith even warned … Read more