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Judicial independence

The potential risks to judicial independence due to President Trump's attacks on federal judges.

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Jan 18, 2026
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How do federal judges' rulings and public statements influence impeachment politics without initiating formal proceedings?

Federal judges’ written rulings and the rare public statements they or other officials make can reshape impeachment politics by creating focal points for partisan anger, supplying pretexts for calls t...

Jan 20, 2026

What was the media and political reaction to Trump's Dec 16, 2025 remarks about judges?

President Trump’s Dec. 16 remarks attacking federal judges prompted rapid condemnation from Democratic leaders and many mainstream outlets as another escalation in his long-running campaign against th...

Jan 13, 2026

What legal and institutional safeguards could prevent democratic erosion in the U.S. if a leader employs fascist‑like tactics?

A resilient American response to a leader using fascist‑like tactics must weave legal reforms, institutional reinforcement, and societal 'moats' that operate across federal and state levels; scholars ...

Jan 11, 2026

The United States has moved through all steps associated with transition from democracy to autocracy

The claim that the United States "has moved through all steps associated with transition from democracy to autocracy" overstates the case: scholars and watchdogs document clear democratic backsliding ...

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