On June 6, the deployment of U.S. troops to suppress peaceful protests in Los Angeles marked a pivotal escalation in the execution of Project 2025—a sweeping, authoritarian agenda to consolidate executive power, dismantle civil rights protections, and suppress dissent. This opinion piece warns that America is already halfway through a legalistic coup, and urges civilians and military alike to resist the normalization of military crackdowns, voter suppression, and threats to constitutional freedoms.
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Opinion: The Constitution was court-martialed: How the firing of America’s military lawyers signals the collapse of justice
The mass firing of top military legal officers and the rollback of civil rights protections mark a coordinated assault on constitutional checks to advance authoritarian control, with the greatest impact falling on marginalized communities.
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At the threshold: Why the D.C. Bar election matters for the future of legal integrity in America
The 2025 election for President-Elect of the D.C. Bar Association, though under the radar, could significantly influence the ethical direction of the legal profession during a time of heightened political pressure. As concerns about impartiality and the politicization of justice grow, the leadership of the Bar stands as a critical safeguard for legal independence and public trust.
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April 20 Deadline Could Unleash U.S. Troops on U.S. Soil—Black and Brown Communities Will Feel It First
A looming April 20 deadline could determine whether the federal government invokes the Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty U.S. troops within the country—not in response to rebellion, but as a tool of everyday policy enforcement. Critics warn this move threatens democratic norms, risks targeting marginalized communities, and could mark a dangerous shift toward militarized governance.militarization of civilian communities.