The Trump Administration’s Incompetence Was the Saving Grace of 700,000 Dreamers
But the Supreme Court refused to say that rescinding DACA won’t occur in the future.
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Roberts Wanted Minimal Competence, but Trump Couldn’t Deliver
The chief justice expects the federal government to adhere to basic standards of honesty and fidelity to the public interest.
The Obscure Supreme Court Decision the Trump Administration Could Use to Gut the First Amendment
The president may not be able to control what content Twitter and Facebook run, but he can still attempt to intimidate or silence the platforms.
Congress Is Going to Have to Repeal Qualified Immunity
Advocates had hoped that the Supreme Court would step in, but that’s not going to happen.
John Roberts May Not Be the Ally Gun-Rights Advocates Hoped For
The Court’s decision not to hear several Second Amendment cases may be a sign that the chief justice is not a solid vote against gun control.
Prosecute the Police
Prosecutions send a message, in a way nothing else can, that police will face significant consequences if they abuse their power.
Stop Training Police Like They’re Joining the Military
If policing is to change, the spotlight must turn toward police academies, where new recruits are first inculcated into the folkways of their profession.
The First Step Is Figuring Out What Police Are For
For reform to succeed, American communities need to have a conversation about what the purpose of police is, and think hard about what jobs could be better handled by other institutions.
How to Actually Fix America’s Police
Elected officials need to do more than throw good reform dollars at bad agencies.
Trump’s Words Are Not Meaningless Ramblings
Never mind what the courts say tomorrow. The president speaks the law as it is understood and applied today.