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Why did a federal court shoot down Trump's immunity excuse?
Today's big question The Trump campaign 'respectfully disagrees' with a panel of appellate judges who rejected the former president's bid for 'complete and total' immunity
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Rwanda policy: the new asylum plan explained
The Explainer The Rwanda Bill is likely to face significant challenges in the House of Lords
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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The pros and cons of a written constitution
Pros and Cons Clarity no substitute for flexibility, say defenders of Britain's unwritten rulebook
By The Week UK Published
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Is Trump's immunity case DOA (and does that matter)?
Today's Big Question Lawyers for the former president insist he's immune from criminal prosecution for anything he did in office — but winning the legal argument might not be the point.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Clarence Thomas faces growing calls to recuse himself from looming Trump immunity case
Talking Point After Ginni Thomas enthusiastically endorsed the former president's bogus election interference claims, can her husband ever be an impartial judge?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Does Colorado's decision to ban Trump from the GOP ballot threaten his candidacy?
Today's Big Question The Colorado Supreme Court said Donald Trump's engagement in 'insurrection' makes him ineligible to be president again
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Judges allowed to use ChatGPT to write legal rulings
Speed Read New guidance says AI useful for summarising text but must not be used to conduct research or legal analysis
By The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of the Rwanda deportation policy
Pros and Cons Supporters claim it acts as a deterrent but others say it is illegal and not value for money
By The Week UK Published
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What do Netanyahu’s judicial reforms mean for the future of Israel?
Today's Big Question Democracy ‘fighting for its life’ as protests erupt after controversial bill passes the Knesset
By The Week Staff Published
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Advocacy groups challenge Harvard's legacy admissions policy
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Clarence and Ginni Thomas face new ethics scrutiny over secret payments, gifted private school tuition
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By Peter Weber Published
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Clarence Thomas did not disclose real estate he sold to GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, report details
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By Peter Weber Published
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Is the Comstock Act back from the dead?
Speed Read How a 19th-century law may end access to the abortion pill
By Joel Mathis Published
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Clarence Thomas, under scrutiny for regular lavish trips from GOP donor, stopped reporting gifts in 2004
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By Peter Weber Published
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