The Dangers of Deploying Troops to American Cities
Trump’s actions in Washington, DC illustrate a dangerous abuse of power.
Analysis
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Appeals Courts Rule Against Trump on Tariffs and Deportations
The Supreme Court must now do its part.
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Justice Department Has Demanded Voter Files from at Least 27 States
The administration’s attempts to collect sensitive voter information on a massive scale pose risks to voters and election officials.
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Crime as a Cover
The claim that troops are needed to fight local crime is nothing but a pretext.
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A Voting Power Grab, with a Nod to Putin
Free and fair elections in 2026 could be at stake.
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One Week of Trump’s DC Takeover Attempt
Analyzing the president’s use of military, police, and security services in the nation’s capital.
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Supreme Court Must Explain Why It Keeps Ruling in Trump’s Favor
The Court has repeatedly halted lower court orders and allowed administration policies to go forward via its “shadow docket” without any explanation.
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What’s Next in the Federal Court Takeover of Rikers Island
The judicial appointment of an outside authority to temporarily run Rikers Island offers a rare opportunity to transform one of the nation’s most troubled jails. But durable reform depends ultimately on the government’s commitment to basic human dignity.
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Big Budget Act Creates a “Deportation-Industrial Complex”
The result will be a lopsided, enforcement-only machine that will be hard to dismantle.
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Texas Messes with Democracy
Gerrymandering is spinning out of control, but Congress can stop it.
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