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The Second Trump Senate Trial: Think Belknap Not Blount

JonathanTurley

Notably, while clearly dismissing on the exclusion of legislative officers from impeachment procedures, the Senate did not question seriously that the underlying conduct would have been worthy of impeachment despite the fact that the conduct was not viewed as violating any senatorial duty or criminal law.

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The Case Against the Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas

JonathanTurley

The hearings this week may reveal conduct that reaches the level of a high crime and misdemeanor. It is also true, in my opinion, that none of those things amount to high crimes and misdemeanors warranting his impeachment. In my view, all of those things are manifestly true. That is a slippery slope that we would be wise to avoid.

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Will You Survive? How Trump’s Upheaval is Reshaping Your Legal Career”

The Estrin Report

These appointments are already influencing rulings on key areas, including administrative law, corporate litigation, and constitutional law. Never has a sitting president issued an order specifically designed to undermine a law firm. This means the firm cannot represent clients with government contracts.

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