‘Today’s decision shows that the state’s newly amended anti-SLAPP statute can be a powerful force for protecting press freedom,’ New York Times spokesperson said, referring to a state law that bars baseless lawsuits designed to silence critics.
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Oregon Supreme Court keeps Trump on primary ballot
Oregon was one of several states where liberal groups sued to remove Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
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Trump defies judge, addresses civil fraud trial after judge receives bomb threat
The former president is accused of exaggerating his wealth on financial statements he provided to banks, insurance companies and others.
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Who will decide whether Trump gets on Maine’s primary ballot? And what will it mean for November?
Ballots soon will be printed for Maine’s March 5 presidential primary, even as many questions remain about whether former President Donald Trump will be eligible and how the dispute will affect the election.
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Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis face off in final Republican debate before Iowa caucuses
Former president Donald Trump and Republican front-runner skipped the CNN debate in Des Moines to appear in a Fox News town hall in the same city.
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Judge says Trump won’t give own closing argument at fraud trial after disputing rules
Donald Trump wouldn’t agree to court rules that apply to attorneys in closing, and which would bar Trump from introducing irrelevant matters, delivering a campaign speech or insulting people involved in the trial.
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Bellows opposes Trump request to pause ruling in Maine ballot case
The secretary of state argues that pausing action on the former president’s appeal would violate the timeline set out in state statute and could negatively affect the March 5 primary election.
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With Trump present in court, judges express skepticism of immunity claims
Because no former president before Trump has been indicted, courts have never addressed whether immunity protection extends to criminal prosecution.
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Opinion: Secretary Bellows followed Maine law and did her job
What more information about the insurrection do we possibly need?
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Maine lawmakers consider joining effort to work around Electoral College system
The bill would have Maine join a multistate compact pledging electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the nationwide popular vote.