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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    3 takeaways from that Trump judge’s latest order in the Mar-a-Lago case3 takeaways from that Trump judge’s latest order in the Mar-a-Lago case
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    Judge Aileen Cannon’s latest order shows a disregard for established law.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court hands the religious right an unexpected loss. Don’t expect it to last.The Supreme Court hands the religious right an unexpected loss. Don’t expect it to last.
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    The Supreme Court disposes of the Yeshiva University case with an implicit threat.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court fight over whether religious schools can discriminate against LGBTQ peopleThe Supreme Court fight over whether religious schools can discriminate against LGBTQ people
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    Yeshiva University v. YU Pride Alliance is a genuinely difficult case about just how much immunity religious institutions should have from the law.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    DOJ warns judge that delaying the FBI’s Trump investigation is a national security riskDOJ warns judge that delaying the FBI’s Trump investigation is a national security risk
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    The Justice Department files an extraordinarily savvy response to the Trump judge’s “special master” order.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Why Trump’s FBI investigation could now be delayed for months or even yearsWhy Trump’s FBI investigation could now be delayed for months or even years
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    Trump Judge Aileen Cannon’s order is egregiously wrong and could be overturned on appeal. But it helps Trump run out the clock.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Obamacare is under attack by Republican judges again. Here’s what’s at stake.Obamacare is under attack by Republican judges again. Here’s what’s at stake.
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    Judge Reed O’Connor’s latest decision is more nuanced than his previous work, but it is still a disaster for public health.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Why the DOJ won’t talk about its investigation of Donald TrumpWhy the DOJ won’t talk about its investigation of Donald Trump
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    Did we learn nothing from James Comey?

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    How Republicans rigged Texas’s federal courts against BidenHow Republicans rigged Texas’s federal courts against Biden
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    It’s easy to secure court orders blocking major policies when you can choose your own judges.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    What we know, and don’t know, about the FBI’s raid on Donald TrumpWhat we know, and don’t know, about the FBI’s raid on Donald Trump
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    Trump is possibly in legal jeopardy, but we don’t know yet what charges he could face, if any at all.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    What happens when the Supreme Court is this unpopular?What happens when the Supreme Court is this unpopular?
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    Historically, the Court has tended to align with popular sentiment. But what happens when US elections do not produce democratic results?

    By Ian Millhiser