New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron handed Donald J. Trump a crushing defeat in his civil fraud case, finding the former president liable for conspiring to manipulate his net worth and ordering him to pay a penalty of $355 million that could wipe out his entire stockpile of cash. He also can’t operate in NYC for 3 years.
Feb 07
Trump Has No Immunity From Jan. 6 Prosecution, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has unanimously ruled that Donald Trump can be put on trial for trying to stay in power after losing the 2020 election, rejecting Trump’s sweeping claim of presidential immunity as dangerous and unsupported by the Constitution.
Feb 07
What the 14th Amendment says about whether Trump can be on the ballot
This article looks at the relevant parts of the 14th Amendment and breaks down what Trump has said about why those who would use the amendment to keep him off the ballot are wrong, what the Colorado courts have said, and what past cases say that may inform the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Jan 28
Jury Orders Trump to Pay Carroll $83.3 Million After Years of Insults
The ex-president was found liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, but called her a liar. The award was “a huge defeat for every bully who has tried to keep a woman down,” she said.
Dec 13
If Trump Wins- A Warning
The staff of the Atlantic writes on the threat a second Trump term poses to American democracy.
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/warning-second-trump-term/676117/
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/donald-trump-second-term-policies/676176/
Dec 12
Special Counsel Asks Supreme Court to Decide if Trump Is Immune From Prosecution
The special counsel, Jack Smith, urged the justices to move with exceptional speed, and they quickly agreed to fast-track the first phase of the case. Click here.
Oct 30
Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Complete Senator Feinstein’s Term in the U.S. Senate
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the selection of Laphonza Butler, President of EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing women, to complete the United States Senate term of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, which runs through 2024.
Aug 15
Trump, 18 Allies Charged in Georgia Probe
Former president, Guiliani, Meadows and others accused of crimes related to efforts to overturn election results.
Aug 12
Maui Strong
The Office of the Governor of Hawaii is directing all donors toward the Maui Strong fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation, stating that “the fund is being used to support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui”
Click here to donate to Maui Strong