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May 21, 2018
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court takes up a case that could turn half of Oklahoma back into tribal lands.
May 18, 2018
Matt Ford
The Republicans’ Witch Hunt
Why Trump and his allies are determined to expose the role of an FBI informant in the Trump campaign
May 17, 2018
Matt Ford
A defamation lawsuit against Trump moves one step closer to the dreaded discovery phase.
May 17, 2018
Matt Ford
How Many Years Will Robert Mueller Need?
The White House wants the Russia investigation to end, but history suggests there’s still a long way to go.
May 16, 2018
Matt Ford
Robert Mueller’s Most Important Accomplishment
The special counsel's Russia investigation has a lot to show for its 12 months of work, but one feat stands out.
May 14, 2018
Matt Ford
Michael Avenatti isn’t a liberal hero. He’s a lawyer.
May 14, 2018
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court’s sports-betting ruling has major implications for states’ rights.
May 11, 2018
Matt Ford
Starbucks, Yale, and the Abuse of 911 Against Black Americans
Many whites see the police as a tool to enforce a certain racial order.
May 9, 2018
Matt Ford
Michael Cohen, Trump’s Man of Mystery
How serious are his ties to a Russian oligarch, and why was his case separated from Robert Mueller's investigation?
May 9, 2018
Matt Ford
The Mistake That May Haunt Trump Forever
A year ago, he fired James Comey—and permanently damaged his presidency.
May 7, 2018
Matt Ford
The Man Who Hates Criminal Justice Reform
Bill Otis believes America must maintain draconian policies to be tough on crime. No wonder Trump picked him for a key administration post.
May 4, 2018
Matt Ford
Rudy Giuliani is digging himself into a deeper hole.
May 3, 2018
Matt Ford
Rudy Giuliani’s Legal Recklessness
Trump's famous attorney has a lot in common with his client.
May 1, 2018
Matt Ford
Five Questions for Trump That Are Missing From Robert Mueller’s List
May 1, 2018
Matt Ford
The Migrant Caravan Enters Trump’s Hostile Immigration Maze
After trekking through Mexico, the Central American asylum seekers now face an unsympathetic administration.
April 30, 2018
Matt Ford
How the Supreme Court Could Rewrite the Rules for DNA Searches
The arrest of the alleged Golden State Killer and a case currently before the court both raise questions about Fourth Amendment rights in the digital age.
April 27, 2018
Matt Ford
The death penalty continues to slowly die.
April 26, 2018
Matt Ford
What’s next for Bill Cosby?
April 25, 2018
Matt Ford
Should Trump’s Bigotry Disqualify His Travel Ban?
The Supreme Court weighed the legality of the president's policy in light of his comments about Muslims.
April 25, 2018
Matt Ford
Why it’s nearly impossible for Trump to kill the Russia investigation.
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