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In|Justice Archive

President Trump’s Battle With Federal Courts, Explained

The reasons why some courts have multiple judges and others have a single judge can be confusing. Here’s a guide…

We’re Publishing the Speech That Harvard Divinity School Suppressed for Mentioning Genocide

“I wanted to center Palestine,” a Harvard commencement speaker told The Intercept. Read and watch her speech.

A New Trump Plan Gives DHS and the White House Greater Influence in the Fight Against Organized Crime

Internal documents and interviews show that an overhaul led by Stephen Miller would scale back prosecutors’ control over investigations.

‘We are not believed’: For Black women, the ‘Diddy’ verdict is a reminder of justice denied

Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review…

New Studies Find Wide Racial Disparities in Opioid Overdose Treatment

Black patients are less likely to get connected to outpatient treatment, new research finds.

Judge Blocks Trump Order Barring Asylum Access at Southern Border

U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss postponed his order for two weeks, giving the Trump administration time to appeal it.

Bernie Sanders statement on Paramount’s decision to settle

Bernie Sanders released a statement on Paramount’s decision to settle Trump’s lawsuit against them.

Frederick Douglass’ Anti-Slavery Speech Remains Relevant

Frederick Douglass’ fiery message for America still resonates.

Hollywood Actors Demand Answers From Amazon on Treatment of Pregnant Workers

In a letter sent to Amazon, Jane Fonda and other actors urged the company to address claims it’s endangering pregnant…

Malcolm X’s Fearlessness Lives

Despite Trump’s attempts to stoke fear, every day Americans are carrying on the Malcolm X legacy of resistance.

US Supreme Court limits injunctions, allows Trump to act on birthright citizenship ban

The Supreme Court did not rule on the birthright citizenship executive order, but ended the nationwide injunction that was blocking…

Minnesota Shooter faces state and federal murder charges, death penalty possible

The prosecutor for the county and the DOJ will pursue murder charges against Boelter for the shooting deaths of Melissa…