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Supreme Court Rulings May Be ‘Based on Threats’ to Justices—Court Papers

Supreme Court Rulings May Be ‘Based on Threats’ to Justices—Court Papers

Summary

Legal papers in a federal immigration case involving President Trump suggest there might be threats or political pressure affecting judges' decisions. A Delaware attorney claims that such pressures could impact the independence of judges, from trial courts to the Supreme Court, raising concerns about their ability to protect people's rights.

Key Facts

  • The case involves five Venezuelan men challenging their detention in the United States.
  • Delaware attorney Meghan Kelly filed a motion about potential threats to judicial independence.
  • The motion mentions pressures that might affect judges, including Supreme Court justices.
  • Kelly links threats to landmark cases involving President Trump.
  • Concerns include potential influence from executive and legislative branches on judicial decisions.
  • Kelly also mentions risks to attorneys involved in such legal cases.
  • The motion highlights alleged past threats linked to political figures, though no public evidence supports these claims.

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