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politics5 days ago•8 min saved

Kavanaugh's sports ruling marks a turning point in the transgender rights debate

Slate argues that the Supreme Court’s decision in B.P.J. v. West Virginia—denying a trial on whether transgender girls have an advantage in girls’ sports—represents a troubling shift in how the Court treats transgender people, using language that labels trans girls as “biological males” and erases identity. The piece notes that earlier decisions acknowledged lived sex with respectful pronouns, and warns the new framing could threaten future rights around pronouns, gender markers, locker rooms, and access to care.

via Slate Magazine|

#brett-kavanaugh #gender-identity #politics

news-and-politics1 month ago•48 min saved

Kavanaugh and Roberts Find Bias in Jury Selection, Narrow Batson Violations

In Pitchford v. Cain, the Supreme Court, in a 5–4 decision joined by Chief Justice Roberts and the court’s liberals, held that Mississippi trial courts violated Batson by allowing Black jurors to be struck and denying the defense a chance to rebut the reasons, a procedural error that could lead to a new trial. The opinion highlights Kavanaugh’s historically clear-eyed stance on jury racism, while also noting Roberts’ selective approach to racism in other contexts and suggesting that the court’s colorblind framework can, in limited cases, promote equality.

via Slate Magazine|

#batson #brett-kavanaugh #john-roberts

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Damon-as-Kavanaugh SNL Sketch Highlights Talk of a Third Trump Term

Matt Damon’s SNL spoof of Brett Kavanaugh imagines a “sike” Constitution that supposedly lets Trump run for a third term, a sharp commentary on how some Americans view the Supreme Court’s role and a piece that went viral for lampooning contemporary constitutional interpretations.

via Above the Law|

#brett-kavanaugh #constitutional-law #donald-trump

entertainment2 months ago•36 min saved

SNL Skewers Trump Allies in Barroom Iran War Cold Open

Saturday Night Live's May 9 cold open features Pete Hegseth, Brett Kavanaugh (as Matt Damon), and Kash Patel joking in a D.C. bar about the Iran War and politics, mixing bar banter with mock authority and ending on a cheeky nod to a potential third term, highlighting political satire in an entertainment context.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Australia|

#brett-kavanaugh #entertainment #iran-war

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Damon Revives Kavanaugh on SNL, Teases a Third Trump Term

Matt Damon returned as Brett Kavanaugh in SNL’s May 9 cold open, joining Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth and Aziz Ansari’s Kash Patel in a Washington, D.C. bar sketch where Kavanaugh boasts of ending abortion and suggests letting Trump have a third term, a biting political satire moment. Damon hosted the episode (his third time), with Noah Kahan as the musical guest, and the show also highlighted that this was the penultimate Season 51 episode before a finale hosted by Will Ferrell and featuring Paul McCartney; Damon’s monologue touched on missing cast moms due to Spirit Airlines’ shutdown and promoted his upcoming film, The Odyssey.

via USA Today|

#aziz-ansari #brett-kavanaugh #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•11 min saved

Damon’s Kavanaugh hints at a third-term Trump in booze-soaked SNL cold open

Matt Damon reprises Brett Kavanaugh in a booze-filled Saturday Night Live cold open with Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth and Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel, joking that Trump could serve a third term despite the 22nd Amendment; the barroom sketch is built on drinking gags, includes a bourbon with Patel’s name, and ends with a Tubthumping moment, while the piece notes Hegseth’s denial of a drinking problem and Patel’s own legal dispute.

via The Independent|

#brett-kavanaugh #colin-jost #entertainment

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Justices clash over shadow docket used in Trump-era emergency rulings

At a rare public appearance, Justice Jackson criticized the court's growing use of the shadow docket to fast-track Trump-era emergency rulings, calling the uptick a problem that warps how lower courts approach cases. Justice Kavanaugh defended the practice as sometimes necessary and noted the trend isn’t unique to Trump. The exchange highlighted internal court tensions and concerns about threats to judges, while both stressed the importance of judicial independence.

via NBC News|

#brett-kavanaugh #emergency-orders #ketanji-brown-jackson

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Epstein pressed for tougher questions on Ford during Kavanaugh hearings, emails show

DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein sympathized with Brett Kavanaugh during the 2018 confirmation, urged Republicans to press Christine Blasey Ford harder, and criticized the prosecutor as a 'huge mistake,' arguing the hearing could be a trap. The messages illustrate Epstein’s close attention to the process and his ties to Kenneth Starr; there’s no evidence Kavanaugh knew Epstein, though Starr was connected to both.

via The Guardian|

#brett-kavanaugh #christine-blasey-ford #emails

politics8 months ago•9 min saved

Supreme Court's Decision Could Endanger the Voting Rights Act

The article discusses Brett Kavanaugh's potential impact on the Voting Rights Act, highlighting concerns that the Supreme Court may weaken protections for minority voters, and covers various political developments including Maine's Senate race, Pentagon press restrictions, John Bolton's indictment, and protests against the Trump administration.

via Slate|

#brett-kavanaugh #democratic-politics #politics

law-and-crime9 months ago•4 min saved

Woman sentenced to 8 years for plot to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

Sophie Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, was sentenced to just over eight years in prison, significantly below the federal prosecutors' request of 30 years, with the judge citing her self-reporting and mental health as reasons for leniency amidst concerns over political violence.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#assassination-attempt #brett-kavanaugh #domestic-terrorism

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Kavanaugh Defends Supreme Court's Emergency Decisions and Judicial Independence

Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court's practice of issuing decisions without explanations, particularly regarding cases involving President Trump, highlighting a shift from traditional caution to a more expedited process through the shadow docket.

via vox.com|

#brett-kavanaugh #legal-decisions #politics

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Gaetz Faces Intense Scrutiny Amid Ethics and DOJ Investigations

Senate Republicans are expressing concerns over the potential confirmation hearings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz as President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, likening it to a "Kavanaugh on steroids" scenario. Allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit activities against Gaetz, along with a DOJ investigation into sex trafficking, are expected to dominate the proceedings. Some GOP senators suggest Gaetz should withdraw to avoid a contentious hearing, while others believe Trump might use Gaetz's nomination to ease the confirmation of other controversial picks. The situation is expected to exacerbate partisan tensions in the Senate.

via The Hill|

#brett-kavanaugh #matt-gaetz #politics

judiciary2 years ago•4 min saved

"Supreme Court's Impact on Civil Rights and HR: A Tactical Overview"

In the Muldrow v. St. Louis case, the Supreme Court delivered a significant victory for civil rights by unanimously siding with Jatonya Muldrow, a police officer who argued she was discriminated against on the basis of sex when she was transferred to a less active job. Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strong opinion, maintaining the harm requirement for Title VII claims, which prevented the case from being used to attack diversity initiatives and DEI training. The decision narrowly avoided the risk of being used to combat workplace diversity and secured a meaningful victory for the left, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh being the only dissenting voice.

via Slate|

#brett-kavanaugh #civil-rights #elena-kagan

law-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Supreme Court's Review of January 6 Charges Ignites Legal Debate"

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's questioning of obstruction charges brought against a January 6 defendant has sparked fury on social media, with conservative justices signaling a potential upending of criminal charges related to the Capitol riot. Kavanaugh and other conservative justices expressed concerns about the broad application of the anti-obstruction provision and questioned the necessity of the charge given the other counts brought against the defendant. The Biden administration argued that the obstruction charge was warranted due to the defendant's intent to impede Congress and assault law enforcement officers. The criticism on social media focused on the justices' role in deciding charges and the perceived leniency towards the defendant. A decision in the case is expected by late June.

via Newsweek|

#brett-kavanaugh #january-6 #law-and-justice

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Trump's Bid for Absolute Immunity: The Supreme Court's Dilemma"

Former President Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to grant him full immunity against special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion charges, warning of potential blackmail and extortion for future presidents if immunity is not recognized. Trump also proposed an alternative route for the justices to delay his trial until after the November election if they are unwilling to accept his maximalist theory of immunity. His arguments heavily reference statements made by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, aiming to appeal to the justice’s past experience. Trump's brief seeks to frame the issue as one that will define the legal exposure of all future presidents, arguing that failure to recognize immunity would irreparably damage the presidency and the republic.

via CNN|

#brett-kavanaugh #donald-trump #politics