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The morning read for Tuesday, November 28
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. The justices will hear oral argument in McElrath v. Georgia and Wilkinson v. Garland this morning. Here’s the T
By IG
Nov 29, 2023
Justices skeptical that double jeopardy clause allows retrial based on inconsistent verdict of acquittal
The double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment generally says that the government gets only one chance to convict a defendant of a crime: If a jury finds a defendant not guilty, then the government has lost its chance to convict that defendant of that.
By IG
Nov 29, 2023
Trump Demands Election Case Dismissal Because Joe Biden Is Subliminally Messaging Special Counsel
Smoke signals? Semaphore? Could be ESP! The post Trump Demands Election Case Dismissal Because Joe Biden Is Subliminally Messaging Special Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.
By IG
Nov 28, 2023
Of Course Biden Will Be Impeached
When that vote is held, many Republicans will see the political benefit of dirtying up Biden by impeaching him. The post Of Course Biden Will Be Impeached appeared first on Above the Law.
By IG
Nov 28, 2023