INSIDE: the GOP's ongoing attacks on reproductive freedom are once again before the U.S. Supreme Court, House Speaker Mike Johnson claims the 'republic is imperiled' if Republicans don't win, and more!
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April 2024


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The core constitutional principle that “no one is above the law” is at the heart of the case the U.S. Supreme Court heard last week. Former President Trump’s lawyers argued before the nation’s highest court that certain actions taken by Trump, in his official capacity as president, make him immune to prosecution regardless of whether the act would otherwise be illegal.

This of course stands in stark contrast to efforts by federal prosecutors to hold Trump criminally liable for his extensive and unprecedented efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. So what’s next and how might the Court rule in this case? Read on for our analysis.

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There are just six short months until the fate of our democracy will be decided. It may seem like an eternity away or frighteningly soon, but no matter your perspective it’s unmistakable (and no exaggeration) that a second Trump term would be truly disastrous for our nation.

Here’s a reminder of just some of the things Trump has pledged to do if reelected: conduct mass deportation of immigrants, purge civil servants from the federal government unwilling to demonstrate loyalty to Trump, pardon January 6 insurrectionists, weaponize federal agencies like the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute political opponents, erode the social safety net, undermine reproductive freedom, and the list goes on.

And now that Trump has the backing of conservative institutions through Project 2025, it’s likely he would be even more successful in carrying out his extreme agenda than he was in his first term.

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This Month


Tony Perkins, leader of the anti-choice, anti-equality Family Research Council, launched a new talk show and podcast on the Salem Radio Network this weekend. His first guest on “This Week on the Hill” was Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who declared that the American republic is “imperiled” unless Donald Trump is elected president and Republicans take control of the House and Senate in this year’s elections.

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Unsatisfied until abortion care is completely banned, far-right activists are once again before the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to further restrict the procedure in states across the country. In Moyle v. United States, conservative activists are seeking to allow states to ban abortion despite federal legislation providing for care in emergency situations when needed to protect the patient’s health.

We will have to wait until the Court issues its decision, likely toward the end of June, but there is reason to fear a Court whose far-right majority has been willing to run roughshod over reproductive freedoms. Read on for our full analysis.

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A new op-ed from People For president, Svante Myrick, brings into focus a baseless and bigoted smear campaign against one of President Biden’s stellar judicial nominees: Adeel Mangi.

Right-wing activists, including some Republican Senators, have resorted to hurling deeply troubling and unfounded accusations in a desperate bid to derail his nomination. But People For and our community of advocates are fighting back, urging the Senate to stay above the fray and confirm this highly qualified nominee.

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