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Thursday, January 23, 2025
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Senate Judiciary bypasses ABA ratings for Article III nominees
Constitutional LawGovernment& 1 more
Trump nominated his criminal defense lawyer to a federal judgeship and ended traditional bar association vetting during his first week back in office in January 2025. Senate Republicans privately expressed concerns about prioritizing personal loyalty over qualifications.
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Labor Department revokes Johnson-era Executive Order 11246 protecting 36 million workers
Civil RightsConstitutional Law& 1 more
Trump revoked Executive Order 11246 from 1965, eliminating anti-discrimination requirements for federal contractors and weakening EEOC enforcement. The changes affect 36 million workers and remove protections that recovered $260 million for discrimination victims over 10 years.
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