News
Bannon Surrenders to Feds, Vows to ‘Take Down Biden Regime’
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The charges against Bannon are misdemeanors, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Policy & Politics
Congress Weighs Mandate for Drunk-Driving Warning Systems in Cars
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Proponents noted that, while the legal limit is .08 percent, 68 percent of fatal drunk-driving accidents in 2019 involved drivers with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.15 percent or higher.
Reforming the System
Criminal Justice Reform ‘Will Save Democracy’: Krasner
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The growing electoral strength of the progressive prosecutor movement reflects a long-pent-up desire for radical change that national and local politicians ignore at their peril, Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, who handily won reelection this week, told a webinar Thursday.
Policy & Politics
Justice Department Sues Texas Over Restrictive Voting Law
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With Democrats unable to pass federal voting rights legislation, the Justice Department is one of the lone means by which the Biden administration can combat restrictive voting laws
Policing
Voters Send ‘Go-Slow’ Message on Police Reform
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A proposal to replace the Minneapolis police with a department of public safety was soundly defeated by voters on Nov. 2, while Austin rejected additional spending on its police force. The two results bracketed a national mood of concern over rising crime with cautious support for change in policing.
Policy & Politics
‘Constitutional Sheriffs’ Emerge as Powerful Anti-Government Lobby
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Elected sheriffs who believe their authority supersedes even the president’s have become a force of resistance to everything from mask mandates to police reform.
Department of Justice
Attorney General Reestablishes Office for Access to Justice
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The Office for Access to Justice, which expands services for people who can’t afford lawyers, has been notably missed as the country grapples with a pandemic and wrestles with racial disparities in the nation’s legal system.
Policy & Politics
NY Gov Cuomo Summoned to Court Nov 17 to Face Misdemeanor Sex Charge
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The summons apparently came as a surprise to the local county attorney, raising concerns that the timing was politically motivated. The charge, a Class A misdemeanor, carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail.
Department of Justice
U.S. House of Representatives Holds Bannon in Contempt of Congress
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While the decision could expose Steve Bannon to criminal prosecution, the final decision remains in the hands of the attorney general and the Department of Justice.
Congress
Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress Opens Legal Quagmire
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The most recent charged and convicted criminal contempt of Congress cases occurred in the 1970s. Bannon’s could take years to litigate.