Trump "picked the wrong judge," dealt blockbuster ruling by furious judge - Brian Tyler Cohen
Democracy Watch episode 471: Irate judge says Trump admin no longer acting in good faith.
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- A federal judge in Oregon issued a landmark ruling rejecting the "presumption of regularity" for the Department of Justice (DOJ), signaling that the DOJ can no longer be automatically trusted in court.
- The judge cited a letter from Pam Bondi to Minnesota's governorsent after a shootingto demonstrate the DOJs potential misuse of power, undermining its credibility.
- This decision could influence other judges across 24 states where similar lawsuits are pending over federal access to voter rolls.
- The ruling may set a precedent that weakens the DOJs legal leverage in future cases, especially if more judges follow this line of reasoning.
- The case centers on the Trump administrations attempt to obtain sensitive voter data, including Social Security numbers, which could enable mass voter suppression.
- Marc Elias and his team are leading legal efforts to block federal access to voter rolls, with the outcome seen as critical to protecting free and fair elections.