Washington Post – Politics:
Mexico has sought Damaso Lopez Serrano’s extradition since 2020, charging him with ordering the killing of Javier Valdez, an award-winning journalist in Mexico who covered the drug trade in Culiacán.
Author: Steve Thompson
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Federal judge bars Virginia from keeping thousands of felons from voting
Washington Post – Politics:
U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. ruled that a felon disenfranchisement provision in the state’s constitution violates the federal Virginia Readmission Act of 1870.
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Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing
Washington Post – Politics:
Lindsey Halligan was a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump before being appointed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginia’s Eastern District.
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Federal judge demands Halligan explain why she’s still listed as U.S. attorney
Washington Post – Politics:
It is the most direct challenge yet to Halligan’s continued presence in the role since another judge dismissed an indictment against Comey, finding her appointment unconstitutional.
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Judge calls for Justice Dept. whistleblower to testify in migrant planes case
Washington Post – Politics:
Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the District of Columbia has scheduled the former Justice Department attorney to appear in court on Dec. 15.