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An opinion by Senior Judge Randolph—joined by Judge Kavanaugh—of the D.C. Circuit reinforces the Federal Election Commission’s disregard of certain campaign finance laws. cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opini…
. @RepMikeHonda (D – CA) and actor Martin Sheen are arguing for increasing the number of drug courts in the United States. Doing so, they argue, will reform the criminal justice system and lower incarceration rates. Read more in their op-ed in the Hill: thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/…
. @senjudiciary expresses concern over the prevalence of sexual harassment in the federal judiciary. #CourtsMatter #MeToo msn.com/en-us/news/pol…
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#NCGA proposals go against voter’s will; impede #NC citizen rights to fair and speedy trial. thinkprogress.org/north-carolina… #respectOurVote
Think there was too much $$ in the last judicial election? Wait until they are partisan. #RespectOurVote #FairCourts buff.ly/2gFwlbW
Gov. McCrory calls special session to deal with Hurricane, #NCGA uses it to tamper with courts and undermine #NC democracy. #respectOurVote
“North Carolina legislature attempting virtual coup of new Democratic governor” by @BillyCorriher thinkprogress.org/north-carolina… #ncpol #ncga
Senator @JeffJacksonNC speaks the truth about #NCGOP secretive push to undermine choices of NC voters. #RespectOurVote #ncga
Planned Parenthood asks court to block Missouri from enforcing abortion rules: sgfnow.co/2hqtFki @ws_missouri
Texas judge cancels scheduled deposition for AG Healey in Exxon Mobil case: cbsloc.al/2hJ1UCj
Will special session skew NC Supreme Court by court packing? Lawmakers remain vague: bit.ly/2gw9Ndp
journalnow.com
Will special session skew NC Supreme Court? Lawmakers remain vague
North Carolina voters could learn today what the Republican-controlled General Assembly will do during its special session this week, including whether lawmakers will go through with a controversial...
Judge resigns from Wisconsin's New Ethics Commission, questioning its ethics: bit.ly/2hqDcaN
Arkansas' Supreme Court says married lesbian moms still not equal on birth certificates: huff.to/2hfvfHA @cristianafarias
Georgia judges tackle drug abuse and mental health of non-violent drug offenders through accountability courts: bit.ly/2hvDiks
ledger-enquirer.com
Judges tackle drug abuse, mental health through accountability courts
Muscogee County has four accountability courts, established to provide effective alternatives to sentencing for nonviolent offenders struggling with substance abuse, mental illness and other issues....
"This would be a highly politicized move and do great damage to the court" - Anita Earls of @scsj #FairCourts goo.gl/bHWudD
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