Supreme Court Decision on January 6 Prosecutions

Supreme Court decision in Fischer vs. U.S. rules that the most severe law cited in January 6 prosecutions does not apply to riots or protests, downgrading accusations of insurrection to mere trespassing. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sided with conservatives, affecting hundreds of cases pertaining to January 6. DOJ pursued wrongful prosecutions on obstruction charges according to Jonathan Turley. Special Counsel Jack Smith's charges against former President Trump will likely be impacted.

Supporters of Donald Trump Call for Violence After His Conviction

Supporters of former President Donald Trump flooded pro-Trump websites with calls for riots, revolution, and violent retribution after his conviction on 34 felony counts by a New York jury. Threats of violence and intimidating rhetoric have escalated since Trump's loss in the 2020 election and false claims of voter fraud. Trump's baseless accusations of corruption against judges and prosecutors have incited a campaign of threats and intimidation. The guilty verdict has sparked further violent language from his followers, with some calling for attacks on Democrats and armed insurrection.

President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden's State of the Union address included partisan topics such as Ukraine, January 6, and abortion. The speech was aligned with his radical-left base but may not appeal to those seeking unity. Biden emphasized the need to stand with Ukraine against Putin, condemned the January 6 insurrection, and criticized those advocating for a national ban on reproductive freedom.

Supreme Court overturning Colorado ruling on Trump's ballot disqualification

Attorney George Conway criticized the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a Colorado Supreme Court ruling disqualifying former President Donald Trump from the ballot, calling it 'shoddy legal work all around by all the justices.'

Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's eligibility for Republican nomination

The Supreme Court rules that Colorado cannot keep Donald Trump off the Republican nomination ballot due to his role in the events of January 6th. The ruling is unanimous and comes just before the Colorado primary. The decision prevents states from disqualifying insurrectionists from federal offices, emphasizing federal enforcement over state power.

Supreme Court ruling on Trump's eligibility for 2024 election

The Supreme Court ruled to allow Donald Trump on the ballot for the 2024 election despite objections, which experts believe is a mistake and could endanger US democracy.

Supreme Court ruling on disqualifying Donald Trump from the ballot

Representative Jamie Raskin criticizes the Supreme Court for punting on the issue of disqualifying former President Donald Trump from the ballot under Section Three of the 14th Amendment, stating that it is now up to Congress to act.

2024 U.S. Presidential Election

Discussion on a potential match-up between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Supreme Court's upcoming decision on Trump's eligibility for Colorado's state primary ballot, and Trump's legal challenges and criminal charges.