All articles tagged with #legal basis
A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Pentagon’s legal justification for punishing Sen. Mark Kelly, underscoring legal uncertainty surrounding the government’s sanction as the case proceeds in court.
The Supreme Court appears doubtful about the legal justification for Trump's tariffs, raising questions about their enforceability and the future of trade policy.
The EU is considering how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine but currently finds confiscation politically and legally unfeasible, citing concerns over legality, potential financial instability, and the need for a solid legal framework, with some countries advocating for new sanctions instead.
Experts say there is no legal basis to bar Manhattan Judge Merchan from presiding over Trump's case, despite Trump's claims of bias. While the appearance of bias persists, judges are randomly assigned to oversee grand juries and trials. Trump's defense team may bring a motion for Merchan to recuse himself, but it's unlikely to be successful. Merchan is experienced and has the confidence of his colleagues to run the case.