Austin Sarat

1 week ago | verdict.justia.com | Austin Sarat

Let’s face it. Lawyers and the legal profession are unlikely to win any popularity contests in the United States.

1 week ago | slate.com | Austin Sarat

Skip to the content Jurisprudence Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The problem of secrecy now surrounding the execution process in the United States is well documented.

1 week ago | thehill.com | Austin Sarat

President Trump is at it again, accusing his political opponents of fraud and corruption. This time, he is targeting ActBlue, a major fundraising platform for Democratic candidates at the local, state and national levels. Since 2004, when it was established, ActBlue has collected almost $17 billion for Democrats and affiliated causes. In the 2024 election alone, it raised more than $1 billion — far outstripping the $600 million raised by the Republican-affiliated WinRed.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Austin Sarat

President Trump is at it again, accusing his political opponents of fraud and corruption. This time, he is targeting ActBlue, a major fundraising platform for Democratic candidates at the local, state and national levels. Since 2004, when it was established, ActBlue has collected almost $17 billion for Democrats and affiliated causes. In the 2024 election alone, it raised more than $1 billion — far outstripping the $600 million raised by the Republican-affiliated WinRed.

1 week ago | msnbc.com | Austin Sarat

Article II, Section 8 of the Constitution states that before the start of a presidential term, the president “shall take” the oath of office, including a promise to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Four months ago, Donald Trump raised his right hand and for the second time swore that oath. On Sunday, he seemed to take it back. Once presidents are in office, it can be hard to determine if their conduct violates the oath.