JUDGE JUAN MERCHAN

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Honduras' Ex-President: Safety Concerns Keep Him Away

Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former leader of Honduras, won't be coming home right away. He's been in a U. S. prison for drug trafficking, but he got a pardon from Donald Trump. His wife, Ana Garcia, said he's staying away because it's not safe for him in Honduras. Hernandez was president from 2014

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Dec 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Juan Soto and Mia Khalifa: Sorting Fact from Fiction

Juan Soto, the New York Mets' star player, has been making headlines lately, but not just for his impressive performance on the field. Recently, pictures of him with Mia Khalifa, a well-known internet personality, surfaced online. These images quickly spread across social media, sparking a wave of s

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Nov 26 2025OPINION

Judges Under Fire: Why Can't They Fight Back?

Judges are getting more threats than ever. In 2023, there were 457 threats against federal judges. That's a big jump from 300 in 2022 and 179 in 2019. Every single one of these threats was serious enough to investigate. Judges who have ruled on cases involving the Trump administration and its allie

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

A Life of Power and Controversy: Juan Ponce Enrile's Journey

Juan Ponce Enrile, a towering figure in Philippine politics, passed away at the age of 101. His life was a whirlwind of power, controversy, and dramatic shifts. Enrile's political career spanned an impressive six decades, serving under eight different presidents, including the current one, Ferdinand

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Juan Kreutz Takes the Helm at SMBC Americas

Juan Kreutz, known as JC, has been appointed to a big role at SMBC Americas. He is now the head of Structured Finance Solutions and the Deputy Head for the Americas region. JC will be in charge of many financial areas. These include project finance, real estate finance, and global trade finance. He

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Judges Under Fire: The Fight for Judicial Independence

Judges in the United States are facing a tough time. They are under attack from various groups, including politicians and influential figures. These attacks are not just about criticizing their decisions. They are about threatening their safety and even their jobs. This is a big problem for the rule

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Judges and the People: What Matters to Us?

Judges play a big role in society. They make decisions that affect everyone. But do they know what the public thinks? Do they consider what matters to us when they make their calls? To find out, a national survey was conducted. It asked people about judicial roles and what factors judges should thin

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Judges Speak Out Against Political Pressure

Judges are feeling the heat. Two senior judges, Richard Sullivan and Jeffrey Sutton, recently spoke up about the growing pressure on the judiciary. They warned that threats of impeachment against judges who rule against President Trump could disrupt the appeals process. This is a big deal because im

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Judges and Their Writing: How Politics Shapes Court Decisions

Judge's writing and citation practices have been under the microscope for over a century. The focus is on how political leanings influence their decisions. This isn't about judges blatantly favoring one side; it's more subtle. It's about the words they choose and the cases they reference. The study

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's DOGE Faces Legal Hurdles

Judge Tanya Chutkan has expressed doubts about issuing a broad restraining order against Elon Musk and his cost-cutting initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The judge is cautious about acting on news reports alone and has questioned the evidence presented by the 14 states invo

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