It’s Already Clear Todd Blanche is More Dangerous than Pam Bondi
The article discusses concerns about threats to American democracy during the Trump era, focusing on the actions of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Legal analyst Barbara McQuade argues that politically motivated prosecutions, such as those targeting James Comey and the Southern Poverty Law Center, are less about convictions and more about leveraging legal power for political gain. She warns that Blanche is more skilled and ruthless than previous figures like Pam Bondi in using the justice system to undermine democratic norms.
- ▪Todd Blanche is portrayed as using prosecutions as political tools rather than seeking legitimate legal outcomes.
- ▪Charges against James Comey involving Instagram seashells are unlikely to meet the Supreme Court's standard for a true threat.
- ▪The DOJ's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center is criticized as based on a dubious fraud theory.
- ▪McQuade asserts that Blanche has adopted and refined Trump’s strategy of winning through legal losses.
- ▪Justice Alito and the Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority are accused of weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v Callais.
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Amicus May 02, 20265:00 AM Racism’s Over and Seashells Can Be Deadly It was a devastating week for democracy thanks to the upside down law of the Trump Era. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
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